=== CM Curated List Manager - Effortless tool for link management  ===
Name: CM Curated List Manager
Contributors: CreativeMindsSolutions
Donate link: http://www.cminds.com/
Tags: content curation, link manager, list manager, bookmarks, content management
Requires at least: 5.4.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.3.0
Requires PHP: 5.2.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create and manage curated lists and manage links with this content curation plugin. Share & Organize content, resources, links, images and engage your audience.

== Description ==

[Pro Plugin Page](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/curated-list-manager-and-knowledgebase-plugin-for-wordpress/) | [Videos](https://www.videolessonsplugin.com/video-lesson/lesson/curated-list-manager-plugin/)  | [Demo](https://www.listwp.com/great-curated-list-of-seo-resources-and-articles-you-should-read/) | [User Guide](https://creativeminds.helpscoutdocs.com/category/663-curated-list-manager-cmclm) 

**Organize links and content around categories and present them as a curated collection. These link management is a valuable tool for content marketing and knowledge sharing alike.**

You can display each curated list on any page or post using a shortcode, and users can easily filter the information by using a live search filter, categories, or tags. 

Our plugin's curated lists are simple to customize, work seamlessly with any theme, and are user-friendly for all skill levels.

### Support Content Marketing

Our curated list manager plugin is an excellent content marketing tool that enables users to create favorite lists, recommend content lists, or organize knowledge into categories and subcategories. 

It is also ideal for building a professional knowledge base of all related articles and links in a specific subject area.


### Curated Content Plugin Premium Editions

The [Curated List Plugin Premium editions](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/curated-list-manager-and-knowledgebase-plugin-for-wordpress/) includes even more powerful features, such as: support for multiple lists, advanced list filtering options, thumbs up support, links error automatic check and much more.

### Curated Content Plugin Introduction Video (Pro Version)

[vimeo https://vimeo.com/173797080]


== Use-Cases ==

* **Content Curation** - Build a curated list of articles and links on your site.
* **Knowledge Base** - Build a small knowledge base arranging information by categories and subcategories.
* **Reading List** - Prepare a reading list available for students.
* **ToDo List** - Prepare a todo list with checkbox to mark what was already done.

== Basic Features ==

* Create a list with any number of categories and subcategories.
* Add as many links to a given category.
* Use a shortcode to display list on any page or post.
* Each link can have a favicon.

== Pro Version Features ==

[Pro Version Detailed Features List](hhttps://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/curated-list-manager-and-knowledgebase-plugin-for-wordpress/#features) | [Demo Site](https://www.listwp.com/great-curated-list-of-wordpress-resources-and-articles-you-should-read/)

* Create multiple lists – User can create multiple lists and place them anywhere on page or posts on site.
* Added tags support – Tags are placed near links with background color and user can filter list by tags. User can set color for each tag.
* Add fast filtering support – user can filter list by text, categories or tags. All relevant links will be shown.
* Add category background color – User can choose to set a background color for each category.
* Styling options – User can define several options for look and feel of the list such as tooltip colors, remove elements from list and more.
* Last update date – For each list show last update date.
Number of items included in list – Foreach list show the number of items included in list.
* Ordering options – Order categories within each list and links within each category using drag and drop interface.
* Link type – Link can have an icon or a checkbox. Once used with a checkbox plugin remember user selection using a tracking cookie. This is good for todo lists.
* Extended shortcode possibilities - Display curated content on any page or post based on chosen parameters - lists, categories, tags. Specify the appearance parameters of the curated content.
* Phone or email instead of a link - Insert a phone number or email address instead of a link. The plugin will display relevant icons and buttons to let users know that they can call or send a message by clicking on them.
* Subtitle - Each link can have a subtitle text which appears under the link title.
* Image - Each link can have an image beside the favicon which appears on the right side of the link. Users need to specify for each link the image URL.
* Mark new links - You can define in the plugin setting to automatically mark links not older than X days with the tag NEW.
* Easy Admin Editing - The admin can has shortcuts to edit links and categories from the Front-end.
* User customized personalization - Each user can personalize the display by unchecking the categories they do not want to view in a specific list for more effective content curation
* Bookmarklet - You can easily add links to your curated list while adding a bookmarklet to your browser bar. Clicking on it will open a pop-up showing a link to the most important fields.
* Category widget and shortcode - Supports both a widget to display a category with all links and also a shortcode to be placed on any post or pages showing all links related to category. Support category access restriction by user role.
* Import and Export - Export all links to a CSV file which contains the category, URL, Title, Description and slug. Easily import it to another site.
* Order Links in Category - Ability to define how links are ordered by category.
* Social Sharing - Option to show each list with a social sharing and like buttons near each item in the list.
* Import Blog Categories and Links - Site blog posts and categories can be imported to the curated list manager.
* Front-end Submissions - Let trusted users suggest and edit links and categories using directly from the front-end.
* Filters Position - Choose the position where to display filters: above, on the left, or on the right from the curated list.
* Filters Color - Use the category color as a color for a corresponding filter.
* Tiles View - Display curated list in a Tiles View.

==  Follow Us ==

[Blog](https://www.cminds.com/category/wordpress/) | [Twitter](http://twitter.com/cmplugins) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/creativeminds) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/cmindschannel) | [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/cmplugins/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cmplugins/)

== Suggested Plugins by CreativeMinds ==

List of all [WordPress Plugins](https://www.cminds.com) by CreativeMinds

* [CM Tooltip Glossary](https://glossaryplugin.com/) - Easily creates a Glossary, Encyclopaedia or Dictionary of your website's terms and shows them as a tooltip in posts and pages when hovering. With many more powerful features.
* [CM Download Manager](https://www.downloadmanagerplugin.com/) - Allows users to upload, manage, track and support documents or files in a download directory listing database for others to contribute, use and comment upon.
* [CM Answers Plugin](https://www.answersplugin.com/) - A fully-featured WordPress Questions & Answers Plugin that allows you to build multiple discussion forum systems Just like StackOverflow, Yahoo Answers and Quora, Now with MicroPayments and Anonymous posting support.
* [CM Restrict Content](http://restrictcontent.com/) - A full-featured, powerful membership solution and content restriction plugin for WordPress. Support access by role to content on your site.
* [CM OnBoarding](https://onboardingplugin.com/) - Superb Guidance tool which improves the online experience and the user satisfaction.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Configure plugin.
4. Add categories and links.
5. Use shortcode to display list.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.9 =
Release Date: 19 January 2026
* Update package info

= 1.2.8 =
Release Date: 12 Jun 2025
* Added restrictions for deactivating a plugin and send reason should be admin user

= 1.2.7 =
Release Date: 15 May 2025
* Updated pricing

= 1.2.6 =
* Updated permission of menu
* Added shortcode note

= 1.2.5 =
* Improved JavaScript file

= 1.2.4 =
* Improvements

= 1.2.3 =
Release Date: 18 Mar 2025
* Updated pricing

= 1.2.2 =
Release Date: 24 Jan 2025
* Added show/hide pro options

= 1.2.1 =
Release Date: 08 Jan 2025
* Fixed vulnerability issue

= 1.2.0 =
Release Date: 25 Nov 2024
* Added pro features as a showcase

= 1.1.9 =
Release Date: 19 Nov 2024
* Fixed security (medium) issue

= 1.1.8 =
Release Date: 9 Oct 2024
* Fixed security issues

= 1.1.7 =
Release Date: 18 May 2024
* Fixed security issues

= 1.1.6 =
Release Date: 21 December 2023
* Update package info

= 1.1.5 =
Release Date: 27 Mar 2023
* Bugfix related to Rest API encountered error

= 1.1.4 =
Release Date: 21st Mar 2023
* Update package info

= 1.1.3 =
Release Date: 9th Nov 2022
* Replace Internal support links

[View Release Notes in Plugin Site](https://www.cminds.com/wordpress-plugins-library/curated-list-manager-and-knowledgebase-plugin-for-wordpress/#changelog)

== Screenshots ==

1. General Plugin Settings
2. Appearance Settings
3. Shortcode for Displaying Curated List
4. Creating and Managing Categories
5. Adding Links
6. Curated List - Front-end Example