=== powerSearch for bbPress ===
Contributors: GDragoN, freemius
Donate link: https://plugins.dev4press.com/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/
Tags: dev4press, bbpress, search, advanced search, filters
Stable tag: 3.2.2
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Enhanced and powerful search for bbPress powered forums, with options to filter results by various criteria.

== Description ==
Add an advanced search form to bbPress search page with filters and search results ordering controls. On the admin side, you can control which user roles (or visitors) can use filters, and hide the filters you don't want to use.

The Plugin adds the following filters:

* Forums, including an option to select forums, and search subforums
* Users, select a user or type username
* Content Type (reply, topic)
* Topic Status
* Topic Tags
* Date Period, predefined list of periods
* Change results sort order

Also, plugin can replace the default search form to include the link to the advanced form. The plugin supports use of the templates' replacement package plugin [GD Quantum Theme Pro for bbPress](https://plugins.dev4press.com/gd-quantum-theme-for-bbpress/).

Plugin uses templates with filters and actions, and all templates can be overridden through theme, just like default bbPress templates can.

= More free dev4Press.com plugins for bbPress =
* [topicPolls for bbPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-topic-polls/) - add polls to the bbPress topics
* [GD Forum Manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-forum-manager-for-bbpress/) - quick and bulk forums and topics edit
* [GD Members Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-members-directory-for-bbpress/) - add new page with list of all forum members
* [GD bbPress Attachments](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-bbpress-attachments/) - attachments for topics and replies
* [GD bbPress Tools](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-bbpress-tools/) - various expansion tools for forums

= Upgrade to powerSearch Pro for bbPress =
The Pro version contains many more great features:

* Highlight keywords in the search results
* Select where to search (title, content or both)
* Search by the topic sticky status
* Additional search filters
* Multi select for users filter
* Datetime picker for Date filter

More information about [powerSearch Pro for bbPress](https://www.dev4press.com/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/)
* Compare [Lite vs. Pro Plugin](https://www.dev4press.com/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/articles/lite-vs-pro/)
* More premium [bbPress Plugins](https://www.dev4press.com/bbpress-club/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does the plugin work with WordPress Multisite installations? =
Yes. Each website in the network can activate and use plugin on its own.

= Can I translate a plugin to my language? =
Yes. POT file is provided as a base for translation. Translation files should go into Languages directory.

= Where can I configure the plugin? =
Open the WordPress Settings menu, and you will see GD Power Search item there. This will open a panel with global plugin settings.

= The search form is not displayed for me? =
You need to enable search in bbPress first (Settings -> Forums -> Search -> Allow forum wide search).

== Installation ==
= General Requirements =
* PHP: 7.4 or newer

= PHP Notice =
* The plugin doesn't work with PHP 7.3 or older versions.

= WordPress Requirements =
* WordPress: 6.0 or newer

= bbPress Requirements =
*  bbPress 2.6.2 or newer

= Basic Installation =
* Plug in folder in the WordPress plugins folder should be `gd-power-search-for-bbpress`.
* Upload `gd-power-search-for-bbpress` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
* Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
* Plugin adds a new menu called 'powerSearch' in the Settings menu.
* Check all the plugin settings before using the plugin.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 3.2 =
Various updates and fixes.

= 3.1 =
Various updates and fixes.

= 3.0 =
Various updates and improvements.

== Changelog ==
= 3.2.2 (2025.11.15) =
* Edit: Freemius SDK 2.13.0

= 3.2.1 (2025.05.31) =
* New: tested with bbPress up to 2.6.13
* Edit: Dev4Press Library 5.4
* Edit: Freemius SDK 2.12.0

= 3.2 (2025.03.15) =
* Edit: all `SASS` code updated to latest specifications
* Edit: updated POT file with latest strings for translation
* Fix: wrong name of the `CSS` variable

= 3.1 (2025.01.29) =
* Edit: few small updates to the plugin loading process
* Edit: Dev4Press Library 5.3

= 3.0 (2025.01.05) =
* New: plugin name changed to `powerSearch for bbPress`
* New: tested and compatible with `PHP` 8.4
* New: tested and compatible with `WordPress` 6.7
* New: use composer to install third party libraries
* New: use composer to install Dev4Press Library
* New: plugin can work as `Lite` edition without license code
* New: plugin refactoring and other core changes
* Edit: reorganized and improved all the plugin settings
* Edit: improvements to the main stylesheet file
* Edit: improvements to the main JavaScript file
* Edit: changes to the feature registration and loading
* Edit: updates to the loading of third party libraries
* Edit: Dev4Press Library 5.2.2

Full changelog: [powerSearch for bbPress Changelog](https://www.dev4press.com/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/changelog/)

== Screenshots ==
1. Advanced search Form
2. Advanced search Form in Quantum
3. Selected forums Search field
4. Plugin Dashboard Panel
5. Plugin Settings Panel
6. Plugin Control Settings
