=== Fuse Social Icons ===
Contributors: daniyalahmedk, freemius
Tags: social share, social icons, floating sidebar, share buttons, social media
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 6.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Floating social icons, share buttons, a widget & a Gutenberg block, in one fast plugin — completely rebuilt, with a one-click import of your existing settings.

== Description ==

**Fuse Social Icons** (formerly Fuse Social Floating Sidebar) is the easiest way to connect your visitors to your social profiles and let them share your content — a floating icon bar, share buttons, a widget, and a Gutenberg block, all from one clean settings screen.

Version 6.0 is a complete, from-the-ground-up rebuild: a modern drag-and-drop admin, real social share buttons (new!), a Gutenberg block, and a one-click migrator that carries over every setting from your current install automatically — nothing to reconfigure, nothing lost.

= Free features =

* **Floating social icon bar** — Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, GitHub, Behance, Flickr, Tumblr, VK, SoundCloud, Stack Overflow, RSS, and Email.
* **Share buttons** — let visitors share your posts to Facebook, X, WhatsApp, and more, auto-inserted before your content or dropped in anywhere via shortcode, widget, or block.
* Round or square icons, adjustable size and spacing, brand or custom colors, a rotate hover animation, and drop shadow.
* Left or right floating position, with the option to hide on mobile.
* A ready-to-use **widget** and **Gutenberg block** for placing icons anywhere on your site.
* Custom CSS, GDPR/Do-Not-Track-aware link handling, and full import/export of your settings.
* **Upgrading from an older version?** Activating 6.0 detects your existing profile links, colors, and settings automatically and offers a one-click, non-destructive import — you'll see a short review screen to confirm before anything changes.

= Go further with Fuse Social Icons Pro =

Free covers everything most sites need. When you're ready for more:

* **Custom icons** — upload your own image or icon for any link.
* **Per-network colors**, more shapes (rounded, outline), and extra hover effects (lift, pulse, shake, flip, bounce, swing).
* **Action-button reveal mode** and a tap-to-chat **WhatsApp/Telegram bubble**.
* More networks: WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, Discord, Snapchat, Twitch, Spotify, Mastodon, Bluesky, and more.
* **Richer share buttons** — after-content and floating-sidebar placement, more shapes and styles, live share counts.
* **Display rules** to show or hide icons on exactly the pages/posts you choose.
* **Real click & share analytics**, right inside your dashboard.

[See Fuse Social Icons Pro →](https://www.fusefloat.com/pricing/)

= Why site owners choose Fuse Social Icons =

* Lightweight — no bloated frameworks, just clean, fast-loading code.
* One settings screen for everything: floating bar, share buttons, widget, and block.
* Built-in migration means upgrading from the classic version is safe and automatic.
* Actively maintained, with real support behind it.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it directly from your WordPress admin under Plugins → Add New.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu.
3. Go to the new **Fuse Social** menu to configure your icons and share buttons. If you're upgrading from an older version, you'll be prompted to review your imported settings first.
4. Use the shortcode, widget, or Gutenberg block to place share buttons anywhere, or leave the floating bar to work automatically.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will I lose my settings when I update to version 6.0? =

No. The first time 6.0 runs, it automatically detects your existing profile links, icon style, and colors from the earlier version and imports them for you. You'll see a one-time review screen confirming exactly what was imported before you save anything — your site keeps working throughout.

= What's actually new in version 6.0? =

A full rebuild: a modern drag-and-drop settings screen, real social share buttons (previously not available), a Gutenberg block, adjustable icon spacing and independent share-button icon sizing, and the automatic settings migrator described above.

= Is Threads support still free? =

Yes. Threads, along with Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, GitHub, Behance, Flickr, Tumblr, VK, SoundCloud, Stack Overflow, RSS, and Email, are all free — no license required.

= How do I add share buttons to a post or page? =

Turn on Share Buttons in the "Share buttons" tab and they'll auto-insert before your content — or use the `[fuse_share]` shortcode, the Fuse Social widget, or the Gutenberg block to place them exactly where you want.

= What's the difference between free and Pro? =

Free gives you the full floating icon bar and share buttons with the essentials: shapes, sizing, colors, and placement. Pro adds custom icon uploads, per-network colors, more shapes and hover effects, an action-button/chat-bubble mode, richer share placements and live share counts, display rules, and click analytics. See the feature list above.

= Does this work with page builders and themes? =

Yes — the floating bar, share buttons, widget, and Gutenberg block all work independently of your theme or page builder, and the share-button shortcode can be dropped into any builder's text/HTML element.

= Where can I get help? =

Post in the plugin's support forum on WordPress.org, or reach us directly at [fusefloat.com](https://www.fusefloat.com/) — Pro customers get priority support.

== Screenshots ==

1. The redesigned Profile Icons tab — shapes, sizing, spacing, and colors, all with a live preview.
2. Social share buttons, ready to auto-insert before your content or place via shortcode, widget, or block.
3. Drag-and-drop network manager — add, reorder, and configure each social link.
4. The one-click migration wizard, importing your existing settings automatically on upgrade.
5. The Gutenberg block and widget, for placing icons anywhere on your site.
6. Fuse Social Icons Pro — custom icons, analytics, display rules, and more.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 6.0.0 =
Complete rebuild with social share buttons, a Gutenberg block, and a redesigned admin. Your existing settings are imported automatically — review and confirm on first activation.

== Changelog ==

= 6.0.0 =
Complete rebuild of the plugin:
* New drag-and-drop admin with a live preview.
* Added social share buttons — auto-insert before content, shortcode, widget, and block.
* Added a Gutenberg block; refreshed the widget.
* Automatic, non-destructive migration of all settings from earlier versions, with a one-time review screen.
* Independent icon spacing and share-button icon sizing controls.
* Performance, accessibility, and security improvements throughout.

= 5.4.13 =
Minor fixes and improvements.

= 5.4.12 =
Minor fixes and improvements.

= 5.4.11 =
Minor fixes and improvements.

= 5.4.10 =
Included Threads icon.

= 5.4.9 =
Security patch for Freemius.

= 5.4.8 =
Custom background color fix with the support of Ocean theme.

= 5.4.7 =
Security fixes and fixed the issue with Avada Builder.

= 5.4.3 =
Small fixes with rel="nofollow" attribute.

= 5.4.2 =
Added Scroll Position feature and small fixes.

= 5.4.1 =
Fixed issues with PHP 8.0.

= 5.0 =
Migrated to Redux Framework.

= 1.0 =
Official release.
