=== FAQly – Ultimate FAQ===
Contributors: drakearthur
Tags: faq, faqs, accordion, faq-shortcode, faq-block
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.0
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin: A plugin to manage FAQs and display them as an accordion using a shortcode.

== Description ==

Having an FAQ section or knowledge base on your site is essential for improving user experience and reducing support inquiries. FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin makes it easy to create, manage, and display FAQs anywhere on your website using blocks, patterns, or shortcodes.

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**With FAQly, you can:**
• Create unlimited FAQ sections with categories and tags
• Display FAQs in beautiful accordion layouts
• Add schema markup automatically for better SEO
• Enable search functionality for quick answers
• Track FAQ engagement with built-in analytics
• Customize styles to match your website design

**Perfect for:**
• Business websites needing product/service FAQs
• Knowledge bases and help centers
• Support documentation
• Course and membership sites
• Any website looking to reduce support tickets

FAQly is lightweight, user-friendly, and integrates seamlessly with popular page builders and WordPress themes. Whether you're a beginner or advanced user, you'll find FAQly incredibly easy to set up and use.

**Why Choose FAQly?**

✔️ Simple & Easy to Use – Create and manage FAQs effortlessly.
✔️ Flexible Display Options – Use Gutenberg blocks, patterns, or shortcodes.
✔️ Works with Popular Builders – Fully compatible with Elementor, WPBakery, and more.
✔️ Mobile-Friendly & Responsive – Adapts seamlessly to any screen size.
  
🚀 **Key Features**
✅ Unlimited FAQs – Create and organize an unlimited number of FAQs.
✅ Accordion Layout – Neat, collapsible design for easy readability.
✅ Advanced Sorting & Ordering – Organize FAQs by categories, tags, or custom order.  
✅ Built-in FAQ Schema – Helps search engines recognize and display your FAQs.  
✅ Customization Options – Adjust FAQ elements like titles, categories, and styles.
✅ FAQ Statistics – Track views to identify the most popular FAQs.


🔍 **Advanced FAQ Search**

Improve navigation with a powerful search feature that helps visitors find answers quickly.
🔹 Add a search bar anywhere using shortcodes.
🔹 Live search results appear instantly as users type.


🚀 **Premium Features**

* 3 Layout Options – Horizontal, Vertical, & Multi-Column

* 17+ Pre-Designed Beautiful Themes

* Advanced Typography & Styling Controls

* Compatible with Almost Any Type of Content

* Flexible Activator Events & Display Modes

* One-Click Expand/Collapse All Button

* 14+ Stylish Expand & Collapse Icon Sets

* AJAX-Powered FAQ Search

* Import & Export FAQs Easily

* WooCommerce Product FAQ Integration

* Accordion Support for Taxonomies & Custom Post Types

* Built-In FAQ Schema for SEO

* WP Classic Editor (WYSIWYG) Support for Accordion Content

* Option to Open Multiple Accordions Simultaneously

* Multi-Level / Nested Accordion Support

* 25+ Smooth Animations & Transition Effects

* AJAX Pagination for FAQs

* Interactive Hover Effects for Engaging UI

* Custom Icons option

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FAQly works out of the box with popular translation plugins like WPML, Loco Translate, and Polylang, making it easy to create multilingual FAQs.

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Looking for a perfect theme to complement FAQly? Check out our professionally designed WordPress themes that are fully compatible with FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin.

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== Libraries Used ==

This plugin utilizes the following third-party libraries:

* **Bootstrap v5.2.3** – A popular front-end framework used for responsive layout and UI components. Bootstrap is used in this plugin to style the admin and frontend elements, such as accordions and grids.  
  - **Source:** [Bootstrap by The Bootstrap Team](https://getbootstrap.com)  
  - **License:** MIT License ([View License](https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/blob/main/LICENSE))


== Installation Guide for FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin ==

Follow these simple steps to install the FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin:

1. Method 1: Install via WordPress Plugin Directory
  o Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
  o Navigate to Plugins > Add New
  o In the search bar, type "FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin" and press Enter
  o Click Install Now on the FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin.
  o After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin.

2. Method 2: Manual Installation via ZIP File
  o Download the FAQly – Ultimate FAQ Plugin ZIP file from the WordPress Plugin Repository
  o Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New.
  o Click Upload Plugin, then select the downloaded ZIP file.
  o Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

If you need any further assistance, feel free to check our documentation or reach out for support.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 - 30-05-2026 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.9 - 27-04-2026 =
* Added Templates menu.

= 1.1.8 - 04-04-2026 =
* Improved output escaping for better security and WordPress coding standards compliance.

= 1.1.7 - 28-02-2026 =
* Improved admin UI and notice handling.
* Minor improvements and fixes.

= 1.1.6 - 27-01-2026 =
* Minor Bugs Fixes.

= 1.1.5 - 05-01-2026 =
* Website templates section updated.

= 1.1.4 - 04-12-2025 =
* Minor Update.

= 1.1.3 - 08-11-2025 =
* Added a new admin topbar feature.

= 1.1.2 - 20-10-2025 =
* Upsell Banner Update.
* Minor fixes.

= 1.1.1 - 07-10-2025 =
* Minor fixes.

= 1.1.0 - 26-09-2025 =
* Premium features added.

= 1.0.9 - 16-09-2025 =
* Bug Fixes

= 1.0.8 - 20-08-2025 =
* Fixed issue with FAQ group updates.

= 1.0.7 - 14-08-2025 =
* New: Added "Exclude by ID" and "Limit" options in the Post tab.
* Improved: Minor UI enhancements for the "Copy ID" feature in faqly_faq listings.
* Added pop-up for theme bundles.

= 1.0.6 - 11-07-2025 =
* Fixed minor styling issues.
* Fixed Js bugs related to display.

= 1.0.5 - 22-06-2025 =
* Minor UI Fixes.

= 1.0.4 - 23-05-2025 =
* Minor Fixes.

= 1.0.3 - 08-05-2025 =
* Minor Fixes.

= 1.0.2 - 21-04-2025 =
* Minor Fixes.
* Added Templates.

= 1.0.1 - 12-04-2025 =
* Minor Fixes.

= 1.0.0 - 03-04-2025 =
* Initial Release.