=== Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu ===
Contributors: atakanau
Author link: https://en.programs.com.tr
Tags: category menu, menu, navigation, woocommerce category, woocommerce menu
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.12
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0-standalone.html
Donate link: https://buymeacoffee.com/atakanau

Allows you to automatically add hierarchic categories in WordPress Navigation Menus.

== Description ==
Warning: After updating from pre-2.0.7 to the lastest version, the plugin cannot reactivate itself. Please reactivate the plugin manually.

Allows you to automatically / dynamically add hierarchical categories ( with sub-categories ) to WordPress navigation menus using shortcode.

HTML and CSS knowledge may be required depending on the theme.

Visit my blog for support request and feedback. [Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu](https://atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=ahcim-plugin&utm_content=support-link)

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== Installation ==

1. Add the plugin's folder in the WordPress' plugin directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly..
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.

= Usage =

1. Go to Apperarance -> Menus
2. Click 'Screen Options' on the top right
3. Check and open 'Auto Category Shortcode' option
4. Type your shortcode with parameters, e.g. [autocategorymenu hide_empty="0"]

== Screenshots ==

1. Define post categories 
2. Open input area 
3. Add shortcode to menu 
4. Add shortcode to menu on "Block Editor - Beta"
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12. Twenty Twenty-Three 1.0 on WordPress 6.1.1
13. Enwoo (EnvoThemes) on WordPress 6.1.1

== Changelog ==

= Version 2.0.12 =
* Fixed: Server-side malware false positive flags by removing ASCII content
* Tested up to:
  * `7.0`

For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to [changelog section on blog](https://atakanau.blogspot.com/2021/01/automatic-category-menu-wp-plugin.html?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=ahcim-plugin&utm_content=changelog-link#toc_ahcim-changelog).

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.12 =
* Warning: Starting with version 2.0.10, parameter values are escaped. This may affect your menu. If you experience issues, please report them on the support page for a solution.
* Warning: After updating from pre-2.0.7 to the current version, the plugin cannot reactivate itself. Please reactivate the plugin manually.
* Info: Install the Lite Extension for full compatibility with upcoming features. Optional but suggested.
* Info: If you like the plugin, please make a donation.

== Support ==

Support requests, bug reports, feedback, and feature requests can be submitted via the support forum or the plugin's blog page.

If you find the plugin useful, please consider leaving a [5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu/reviews/). You can also support my work with a [donation](https://buymeacoffee.com/atakanau).

== Collaboration ==

I am a freelance developer available for custom development, integrations, and technical consulting. If you have a project related to this plugin, feel free to get in touch.