=== Project Showcase - A WordPress Plugin to Display Projects in Various Layouts ===
Contributors: gsplugins, itszaman, samdani
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=K7K8YF4U3SCNQ
Tags: Project Showcase, Project Plugin, Project WordPress, Projects Plugin
Requires at least: 4.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 3.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Introducing a WordPress plugin that enables users to display their projects in a variety of layouts through a project showcase.

== Description ==

Best Responsive Projects plugin for WordPress to showcase Projects with Title, Desc, Category, Skills, Project URL, Client review & ratings, Project Image / Gallery, Youtube / Vimeo video. Display anywhere at your site using shortcodes like [gsprojects id=1] & widgets. GS Projects plugin packed with tons of controlling options & different themes to showcase projects elegantly with eye catching effects.

GS Projects plugin is simple, flexible & powerful.

### GS Projects by [GS Plugins](https://www.gsplugins.com/)

🎬 [Live Demo](https://projects.gsplugins.com/)  ⬆️ [Upgrade to PRO](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-projects-showcase-plugin/)  📚 [Documentation](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-projects/)  🙋‍♂️ [Support](https://www.gsplugins.com/contact/)  

### Plugin Features
* Responsive Projects plugin
* Different Column options
* Works with any standard WordPress Theme.
* Add Unlimited Projects
* Developer friendly & easy to customize.
* All modern browsers supported.
* W3C valid markup
* Display anywhere at your site using shortcode like [gsprojects id=1] & widgets
* Projects details with skills used, gallery / video
* Easy to setup
* It’s easy to use interface allows you to manage, edit, create and delete Team Members with no new knowledge.

### [Pro Features](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-projects-showcase-plugin/)
* 11 different themes
	* Theme One – Square
	* Theme Two – Round
	* Theme Three – Left Sqr
	* Theme Four – Right Sqr
	* Theme Five – Left Round
	* Theme Six – Right Round
	* Theme Seven – Slider
	* Theme Seven.one – Slider & Hover
	* Theme Eight – Popup
	* Theme Nine – Filter
	* Theme Ten – Grayscale
	* Theme Eleven – To Single
* Single Project Template included
* Archive Project Template included
* GS Project Widget available
* GS Project Shortcode generator available at page / post
* Display Projects by Group / category wise
* Limit number of Projects to display.
* Limit number of characters for description.
* Custom CSS – Add Custom CSS to GS Project
* Priority Email Support.
* Free Installation ( If needed ).
* Free updates for one year.
* Auto update notification.
* Auto update from dashboard.
* Well documentation and support.
* And many more..
* [View live Demos &raquo;](https://projects.gsplugins.com/)
* [Upgrade to PRO &raquo;](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-projects-showcase-plugin/)

### Available fields to add info
* Project Name
* Project Details
* Skill
* Project URL
* Client Review
* Client Rating
* Project Group / Category
* Project Image
* Youtube Video ID
* Vimeo Video ID
* Image Gallery
* Project Image (default) / Youtube / Vimeo / Gallery

### Project Settings (Pro)
* Columns ( 2 Columns, 3 Columns, 4 Columns )
* Style & Theme ( Square, Round, Left Sqr, Right Sqr, Left Round, Right Round, Slider, Slider & Hover, Popup, Filter, Greyscale, To Single )
* On / off controls for – Project Name, Details, Skill, Review, Rating, URL, Category
* Link Target ( New Tab, Same Window )
* Set the limit to max number of characters in Project details
* Style Project Name by – Font Size, Weight, Style, Color
* Style Project Label by – Font Size, Color
* Style Popup Btn, Nav & Close Button by – BG Color
* Project Custom CSS (write your own custom css )

### GS Project's shortcode usage

Basic Usage - 
`
[gsprojects id=1]
`

<strong>Shortcode PHP Usage</strong>
`
<?php echo do_shortcode( '[gsprojects id=1]' ); ?>
`

### Confused?

*  [View live Demos &raquo;](https://projects.gsplugins.com/)
*  [Upgrade to PRO &raquo;](https://www.gsplugins.com/product/wordpress-projects-showcase-plugin/)

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== Installation ==

Install GS Project plugin as a regular WordPress plugin. Here is different ways to install GS Projects plugin :

*   [Visual Installation & Usage Guide &raquo;](https://docs.gsplugins.com/gs-projects/)

= Install by Search Plugin =
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Search GS Projects
- Click to install
- Activate the plugin
- GS Projects post type will show below POSTS

= Install by Upload Plugin =
- Download the latest version of GS Projects (.zip file)
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Select **Upload Plugin**
- Click on **Choose File**
- Select downloaded gs-projects-pro.zip & click on **Install Now** button
- Activate the plugin
- GS Projects post type will show below Posts / Pages

= Install Plugin using FTP =
- Upload gs-projects-pro folder inside the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Go to WordPress dashboard > Plugins > Activate the GS Projects plugin
- GS Projects post type will show below Posts / Pages

* Put [gsprojects id=1] shortcode or select another theme, where you need to show the Projects.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a new Project? =
GS Projects post type will show below Posts / Pages. To add a new Project, go to GS Projects > Add New Project, then add Title, Desc, Category, Skills, Project URL, Client review & ratings, Project Image / Gallery, Youtube / Vimeo video. Now you are ready to Publish.

= What will be the Project image dimension? =
Recommended image size 400px X 400px for perfect view of various devices.

= How to use shortcode inside page templates? =
WordPress has a great function, do_shortcode(), that will allow you to use shortcodes inside your theme files. For example, to output Projects in a Theme file, you would do this: 
`
<?php echo do_shortcode('[gsprojects id=1]'); ?>
`

== Screenshots ==
1. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme One – Hover</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme1"]
2. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Two – Round</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme2"]
3. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Three – Left / Right</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="6" theme="gs_project_theme3" desc_limit="200"]
4. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Four – Right / Left</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="6" theme="gs_project_theme4" desc_limit="200"]
5. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Five – L / R Round</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="6" theme="gs_project_theme5" desc_limit="200"]
6. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Six – R / L Round</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="6" theme="gs_project_theme6" desc_limit="200"]
7. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Seven – Slider</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects theme="gs_project_theme7"]
8. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Eight – Popup</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme8"]
9. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Nine – Single Project Page Instead Of Popup</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme11"]
10. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Ten – Filter</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme9"]
11. GS Projects output by <strong>Theme Eleven – Greyscale</strong> after adding shortcode [gs_projects cols="4" theme="gs_project_theme10"]
12. GS Projects Single Template
13. GS Projects Widget
14. GS Projects Shortcode Generator

== Changelog ==
= Version 3.0.0 [5th Mar 2026] =
* [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin.

= Version 1.1.2 [4th Nov 2024] =
* [Updated]: Shortcode Attributes.
* [Updated]: Security Issue.

= Version 1.1.1 [25th Jan 2023] =
* [Updated]: Free, Pro Plugins Pages & Help Page.
* [Removed]: All Admin Notices From Projects Post Type.

= version 1.1.0 [23rd May 2021] =
* [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility.
* [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning.

= version 1.0.9 [19th May 2021] =
* [Fixed]: AppSero conflicts with other plugins.

= version 1.0.8 [19th Dec 2020] =
* [Updated]: AppSero Client.
* [Updated]: With WordPress version 5.6

= Version 1.0.7 [13th Aug 20] =
* [Updated]: With WordPress latest version.

= version 1.0.6 [24th Jun 2020] =
* [Updated]: Appsero Client.

= version 1.0.5 [21st Jun 20] =
* [Updated]: strip_tags() on get_the_content

= version 1.0.4 [3rd Apr 20] =
* [Updated]: Bootstrap 3 to Bootstrap 4.

= version 1.0.3 [23rd Nov 19] =
* [Fixed]: Domain name with www & fixed all urls.
* [Updated]: With WordPress latest version.

= Version 1.0.2 [21st Oct 19] =
* [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all urls.
* [Added]: New Contributors.

= version 1.0.1 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==
= Version 3.0.0 [5th Mar 2026] =
* [Updated]: Rewritten the plugin.

= Version 1.1.2 [4th Nov 2024] =
* [Updated]: Shortcode Attributes.
* [Updated]: Security Issue.

= Version 1.1.1 [25th Jan 2023] =
* [Updated]: Free, Pro Plugins Pages & Help Page.
* [Removed]: All Admin Notices From Projects Post Type.

= version 1.1.0 [23rd May 2021] =
* [Fixed]: PHP 7.3 Compatibility.
* [Fixed]: Deprecated Function Warning.

= version 1.0.9 [19th May 2021] =
* [Fixed]: AppSero conflicts with other plugins.

= version 1.0.8 [19th Dec 2020] =
* [Updated]: AppSero Client.
* [Updated]: With WordPress version 5.6

= Version 1.0.7 [13th Aug 20] =
* [Updated]: With WordPress latest version.

= version 1.0.6 [24th Jun 2020] =
* [Updated]: Appsero Client.

= version 1.0.5 [21st Jun 20] =
* [Updated]: strip_tags() on get_the_content

= version 1.0.4 [3rd Apr 20] =
* [Updated]: Bootstrap 3 to Bootstrap 4.

= version 1.0.3 [23rd Nov 19] =
* [Fixed]: Domain name with www & fixed all urls.
* [Updated]: With WordPress latest version.

= Version 1.0.2 [21st Oct 19] =
* [Fixed]: Domain name changed & fixed all urls.
* [Added]: New Contributors.

= version 1.0.1 =
* Initial release