=== Easy Symbols & Icons ===
Contributors: farndesign
Tags: font management, icon fonts, icons, webfonts, performance
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.2.5
Requires PHP: 8.2
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html

Upload, manage, and use custom icon fonts in WordPress in a centralized and performance-oriented way. Add icons via Gutenberg block or shortcode, with performance-optimized centralized font management and dynamic subsetting for minimal loading times supported.

== Description ==

"Easy Symbols & Icons" is a plugin for managing and using icon fonts in a centralized and performance-oriented manner. This is achieved through a centralized design to handle fonts instead of leaving each to their own usage format, thereby introducing chaos. Fonts are parsed, icon names are extracted, and fonts are subsetted to include only used icons.

Perfect for developers, designers, and agencies who want a scalable and efficient icon system in WordPress.

[Demo Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtSbBOXj1f0)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtSbBOXj1f0]

== Key Advantages ==

Dynamic font subsetting - only loads the icons used on the page
Centralized icon font management - control all fonts from one place
Single icon block workflow - simple and consistent usage
Native React-based Gutenberg block
Legacy shortcode support
Built-in icon picker with search
Reduces chaos from each icon font using its own usage format - replaced by centralized handling for all

== Features ==

Upload custom icon fonts (.ttf, .otf)
Centralized management of all icon fonts
Enable or disable fonts globally
Gutenberg icon block with picker UI
Shortcode for selecting hardcoded icons
Search icons by name inside the editor
Dynamic subsetting for minimal file size on the frontend
Instant availability after upload

== Installation ==

1. Search for "Easy Symbols & Icons"
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
3. Go to "Easy Symbols & Icons Settings" in the admin menu
4. Upload or select your icon fonts

== Usage ==

1. Navigate to "Easy Symbols & Icons Settings" -> "Font Select"
2. Upload .ttf or .otf icon font files
3. Enable the fonts you want to use
4. Save your changes

To add icons:

1. Open the WordPress block editor
2. Add the "Icon" block or use the `[eics-icon]` shortcode
3. Click the block to open the icon picker
4. Search or browse icons
5. Select an icon and customize styling

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What makes this plugin different from other icon plugins? =

"Easy Symbols & Icons" focuses on performance and flexibility:

Uses icon fonts instead of SVG libraries
Supports dynamic subsetting (only loads used icons)
Provides centralized font management
Works natively with the Gutenberg block editor

= Which font formats are supported? =

Only TrueType (.ttf) and OpenType (.otf) fonts are supported.

= What is dynamic font subsetting? =

Only the icons used on a page are loaded, reducing file size and improving performance.

= Can I manage multiple icon fonts? =

Yes. You can upload, enable, disable, and organize multiple icon fonts from one central location.

= Does this plugin support SVG icons? =

No. This plugin focuses on icon fonts (webfonts) as a lightweight and scalable alternative.

== Screenshots ==

1. Add the Icon Block to the Block Editor with an icon selection and search function
2. Add the Icon Block to the Block Editor with an icon selection and search function
3. Customizable colors and sizes
4. Overview of available icons after uploading icon fonts
5. Search function within the overview
6. Settings page for uploading icon fonts
7. Main settings page

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.2 =
* First release to WordPress plugin marketplace

= 1.0.1 =
* add Dynamic font subsetting for performance

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
Custom icon font upload and management
Gutenberg icon block with search and picker

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release. Start building a fast and scalable icon system in WordPress.
