=== Donate by BestWebSoft - Donations Acception Extention for WordPress ===
Contributors: bestweblayout
Donate link: https://bestwebsoft.com/donate/
Tags: 2checkout form, add donate buttons, charity, checkout, donate plugin
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 2.1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add PayPal and 2CO donate buttons to receive charity payments.

== Description ==

Simple donate plugin which adds PayPal and 2CO donate buttons on your WordPress website posts, pages, and widgets. Customize the appearance and place your buttons wherever you want.

Install, configure, and accept your first donations today!

[View Demo](https://bestwebsoft.com/demo-donate-by-bestwebsoft/?ref=readme)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjBTW4qH6Bg

= Features =

* Connect payment processing services:
	* PayPal
	* 2CO
* Add Donate buttons via shortcode
* Add Donate widget:
	* Default
	* Small
	* Credit cards
* Customize PayPal donation button:
	* Donation purpose
	* Donation amount
	* Donation currency
	* Image
* Customize 2CO donation button:
	* Product quantity
	* Product ID
	* Image
* Add custom code via plugin settings page
* Compatible with latest WordPress version
* Incredibly simple settings for fast setup without modifying code
* Detailed step-by-step documentation and videos

If you have a feature suggestion or idea you'd like to see in the plugin, we'd love to hear about it! [Suggest a Feature](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)

= Documentation & Videos =

* [[Doc] User Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15MfkX2ivGkIsM-T7n2x-Ijlnwv2R4ulF89oMKFrg-sA/)
* [[Doc] Installation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-hvn6WRvWnOqj5v5pLUk7Awyu87lq5B_dO-Tv-MC9JQ/)
* [[Video] Installation Instruction](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqbItGXpwuk)

= Help & Support =

Visit our Help Center if you have any questions, our friendly Support Team is happy to help - <https://support.bestwebsoft.com/>

= Translation =

* Russian (ru_RU)
* Ukrainian (uk)

Some of these translations are not complete. We are constantly adding new features which should be translated. If you would like to create your own language pack or update the existing one, you can send [the text of PO and MO files](http://codex.wordpress.org/Translating_WordPress) to [BestWebSoft](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) and we'll add it to the plugin. You can download the latest version of the program for work with PO and MO [files Poedit](http://www.poedit.net/download.php).

= Recommended Plugins =

* [Updater](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/updater/?k=613962505e24bb2b58c58becdb22c91c) - Automatically check and update WordPress website core with all installed plugins and themes to the latest versions.

== Installation ==

1. Upload plugin `donate` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin using the 'Plugins' menu in your WordPress admin panel.
3. You can adjust the necessary settings using your WordPress admin panel "Donate".
4. Create a page or a post, customize button settings and insert generated shortcode into the text.

[View a Step-by-step Instruction on Donate Installation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-hvn6WRvWnOqj5v5pLUk7Awyu87lq5B_dO-Tv-MC9JQ/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqbItGXpwuk

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How can I add Donate button to my website? =

You can add the button to your page or post by clicking on "[]" button in the content edit block using the Visual mode. If the button isn't displayed, please switch Donate settings and copy the shortcode that is displayed in the preview block.

You can also add a Donate Widget.

= How can I use my own button? =

You should switch the tab you need, and select the setting "Custom Button Image", then "Upload an image" or "Paste image URL".

= What images can I use? =

The size of the image must be no more than 170x70 and no smaller than 16x16. You can upload only image files (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .bmp, .ico, .tif, .tiff, .jpe, .svg, .svgz).

= I have an image I want to use, but it was uploaded a while ago. How can I use it? =

You should select one from "Choose custom button image" block.

= Is it possible to display one button with all payment systems? =

You should check "One button for both systems"

= I have some problems with the plugin's work. What Information should I provide to receive proper support? =

Please make sure that the problem hasn't been discussed yet on our forum (<https://support.bestwebsoft.com>). If no, please provide the following data along with your problem's description:

- The link to the page where the problem occurs
- The name of the plugin and its version. If you are using a pro version - your order number.
- The version of your WordPress installation
- Copy and paste into the message your system status report. Please read more here [Instruction on System Status](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wi2X8RdRGXk9kMszQy1xItJrpN0ncXgioH935MaBKtc/)

== Screenshots ==

1. Displaying Donate Widget in the Sidebar on your WordPress website.
2. Click on button `Donate` to see all payment systems.
3. Donate settings page.
4. Adding Donate Widget.

== Changelog ==

= V2.1.8 - 24.03.2022 =
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Update : Functionality was updated for WordPress 5.9.

= V2.1.7 - 05.11.2020 =
* Update : The plugin settings page was changed.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.5.1.

= V2.1.6 - 04.09.2019 =
* Update: The deactivation feedback has been changed. Misleading buttons have been removed.

= V2.1.5 - 21.12.2018 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for wordpress 5.0.2.

= V2.1.4 - 27.03.2018 =
* NEW : Ability to select the currency for Paypal button has been added.

= V2.1.3 - 18.01.2018 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.9.2.
* Bugfix : Options removal from the database when working on a multisite network has been fixed.

= V2.1.2 - 12.07.2017 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.8.

= V2.1.1 - 16.03.2017 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.7.3.

= V2.1.0 - 12.10.2016 =
* Update : Compatibility with Pagination plugin was added.

= V2.0.9 - 11.07.2016 =
* Update : Functionality of plugin`s scripts adding has been changed so that they will be added only on pages where the Donate button will be displayed.
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.5.3.

= V2.0.8 - 18.04.2016 =
* NEW : Ability to add custom styles.
* Bugfix : Bug with Donate Widget title was fixed.

= V2.0.7 - 09.12.2015 =
* Bugfix : The bug with plugin menu duplicating was fixed.

= V2.0.6 - 23.10.2015 =
* NEW : A button for Donate shortcode inserting to the content was added.
* NEW : We added ability to restore settings to defaults.
* Update : Textdomain was changed.

= V2.0.5 - 20.05.2015 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.2.2.

= V2.0.4 - 01.04.2015 =
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.1.1

= V2.0.3 - 06.01.2015 =
* NEW : PayPal amount is added.
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.1.

= V2.0.2 - 08.08.2014 =
* Bugfix : Security Exploit was fixed.
* Bugfix : Bug with uploading custom images was fixed.

= V2.0.1 - 14.05.2014 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.9.1.
* Update : The Ukrainian language is updated in the plugin.

= V2.0 - 24.03.2014 =
* Update : Screenshots are updated.
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.8.1.
* Budfix : Plugin optimization is done.

= V1.9 - 16.12.2013 =
* NEW : The Ukrainian language file is added to the plugin.
* Update : We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.8.
* NEW : Add checking installed wordpress version.
* NEW : A notice when changing settings on the plugin's settings page was added.

= V1.8 - 18.11.2013 =
* NEW: Styles and script for bws menu were added.
* Update: Buttons for 2CO payment system were changed.
* Bugfix: The bug forbidding uploading non image files was fixed.

= V1.7 - 29.10.2013 =
* Bugfix : The bug in function to switch the style of buttons was fixed.
* Bugfix : The script in widget settings was fixed.

= V1.6 - 17.10.2013 =
* NEW : The possibility of using the shortcode in a text widget was added.
* Update : Interface was changed.

= V1.5 - 10.10.2013 =
* NEW : The setting to select donation purpose via paypal was added.

= V1.4 - 09.10.2013 =
* Change : Interface was changed.
* Change : Translation was changed.
* Bugfix : The bug in loading large images was fixed.

= V1.3 - 20.09.2013 =
* Bugfix : The bug in uploading files was fixe.

= V1.2 - 19.09.2013 =
* NEW : Product ID and quantity options for 2CO were added.

= V1.1 - 17.09.2013 =
* NEW : Russian language file was added to the plugin.

= V1.0 - 15.09.2013 =
* Update : Immediate upgrade.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= V2.1.8 =
* Usability improved

= V2.1.7 =
* Plugin optimization completed.

= V2.1.6 =
* Usability improved

= V2.1.5 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V2.1.4 =
* New features added.

= V2.1.3 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V2.1.2 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V2.1.1 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V2.1.0 =
* The compatibility with new Pagination version updated.

= V2.0.9 =
Functionality of plugin`s scripts adding has been changed so that they will be added only on pages where the Donate button will be displayed. We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.5.3.

= V2.0.8 =
Ability to add custom styles. Bug with Donate Widget title was fixed.

= V2.0.7 =
The bug with plugin menu duplicating was fixed.

= V2.0.6 =
A button for Donate shortcode inserting to the content was added. We added ability to restore settings to defaults. Textdomain was changed.

= V2.0.5 =
We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.2.2.

= V2.0.4 =
BWS plugins section is updated. We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.1.1

= V2.0.3 =
PayPal amount is added. We updated all functionality for wordpress 4.1.

= V2.0.2 =
Security Exploit was fixed. Bug with uploading custom images was fixed.

= V2.0.1 =
We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.9.1. The Ukrainian language is updated in the plugin.

= V2.0 =
Screenshots are updated. BWS plugins section is updated. We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.8.1. Plugin optimization is done.

= V1.9 =
The Ukrainian language file is added to the plugin. We updated all functionality for wordpress 3.8. Add checking installed wordpress version. A notice when changing settings on the plugin's settings page was added.

= V1.8 =
Styles and script for bws menu were added. Buttons for 2CO payment system were changed. The bug forbidding uploading non image files was fixed.

= V1.7 =
The bug in function to switch the style of buttons was fixed. The script in widget settings was fixed.

= V1.6 =
The possibility of using the shortcode in a text widget was added. Interface was changed.

= V1.5 =
The setting to select donation purpose via paypal was added.

= V1.4 =
Interface was changed. Translation was changed. The bug in loading large images was fixed.

= V1.3 =
The bug in uploading files was fixed

= V1.2 =
Product ID and quantity options for 2CO were added.

= V1.1 =
Translation was added.

= V1.0 =
Immediate Upgrade.
