=== Gutentools ===
Contributors: gutentools
Tags: Gutenberg, Block Editor, Gutenberg Templates
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.1.5
Version: 1.1.5
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/GPL-3.0

Gutentools is a powerful block editor plugin designed for seamless full-site editing.

== Description ==

Gutentools is a powerful block editor plugin designed for seamless full-site editing. It offers a range of customizable blocks, including page and post sliders, containers, and more, all with flexible responsive controls. With an intuitive drag-and-drop visual editor, you can easily create engaging layouts and dynamic content for any device. 
Unlock the full potential of WordPress with blocks that are tailored for a smooth design experience.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to insert blocks of Gutentools Blocks in your page or post? =
Install and activate Gutentools Blocks for Gutenberg on your website. Create a new page and click the ‘+’ sign, and you will find all the creative Gutenberg blocks there. Now click on the block you want to insert in your page and create amazing pages.

= How to save a block as a reusable block? =
You can save any block from Gutentools Blocks for Gutenberg as a reusable block easily. Click on any block you want to save as reusable, then click on the ‘Add to reusable blocks,’ and instantly, that block will be converted into a reusable block.

= What themes do Gutentools Blocks For Gutenberg support? =
Gutentools Blocks for Gutenberg has no theme dependency. This Gutenberg blocks plugin is compatible with any updated WordPress theme.

= Will Gutentools Blocks slow down my website speed? =
No, Gutentools Blocks will not slow down your website. 

= I do not know how to code. Can I still use Gutentools Blocks? =
Yes, you can still use Gutentools Blocks. These Gutenberg blocks are created in such a way that you can use them and customize them without code.

= How can I get ready templates for Gutentools Blocks? =
You can use our demo importer to insert ready to use templates & Patterns

= Can I get ready Gutenberg patterns from Gutentools Blocks? =
Yes, Gutentools Blocks provides you with a ready, professionally designed Gutenberg pattern.

= Does Gutentools Blocks has any plugin dependency? =
You only need the Gutenberg block editor to use Gutentools Blocks plugin on your WordPress website. Then you can use Gutentools Blocks and create stunning pages.

= Does Gutentools Blocks provide any WooCommerce blocks for Gutenberg? =
Yes, Blocks are coming soon.

== Resources ==

Font Icons:
Author:  Font Awsesome,
Source:  http://fontawesome.io,
License: https://fontawesome.com/license (Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) 

Slick:
Author: Ken Wheeler,
Source: https://github.com/kenwheeler/slick,
License: [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

Progress Bar:
Author: KaterinaLupacheva,
Source: https://github.com/KaterinaLupacheva/react-progress-bar,
License: [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

Jquery Countup:
Author: AGMStudio,
Source: https://github.com/AGMStudio/jquery.countup.js,
License: [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

AcmeTicker - News Ticker:
Author: codersantosh,
Source: https://github.com/codersantosh/acmeticker,
License: [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the following external services to provide its functionality:

Gutentools Demo Content API:
- **What it does**: This API provides demo content and configuration data for the plugin's blocks and features.
- **Data Sent**: The plugin sends API requests to `https://demos.gutentools.com/wp-json/wp/v2/` to fetch demo content and block configurations. No user-identifiable information is sent during this process.
- **Data Received**: Demo content and configuration settings required for the plugin to work as expected.
- **Terms of Service**: [Gutentools Demo API Terms](https://demos.gutentools.com/terms-of-service)
- **Privacy Policy**: [Gutentools Demo API Privacy Policy](https://demos.gutentools.com/privacy-policy)

Local File Usage:
- **What it does**: The plugin reads block configuration files from the plugin's directory (e.g., `block.json`) to dynamically register and load block settings.
- **Data Sent**: None. The files are accessed locally on the server.
- **Data Received**: Block configuration settings that define how the blocks behave and render.
- **Why it's used**: To dynamically load and register Gutenberg blocks from the plugin's directory.

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Please note that by using this plugin, you agree to the terms of the external services mentioned above.

== Recomended Themes==

This plugin Supports all the Themes but the following themes are highly recommended

* [Gutentools](https://wordpress.org/themes/gutentools/)
* [Gutentools Agency](https://wordpress.org/themes/gutentools-agency/)
* [Gutentools Charity](https://wordpress.org/themes/gutentools-charity/)
* [Biz Flick](https://wordpress.org/themes/biz-flick/)
* [Agencygrove](https://wordpress.org/themes/agencygrove/)
* [DigitalGrove](https://wordpress.org/themes/digitalgrove/)
* [ConsultingGrove](https://wordpress.org/themes/consultinggrove/)
* [EliteGrove](https://wordpress.org/themes/elitegrove/)
* [NewsGrove](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsgrove/)
* [NewsNest](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsnest/)
	
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== Screenshots ==
1. Gutentools Demo Importer 
2. Gutentools Advanced Heading
3. Gutentools Progress Bar
4. Gutentools Team

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial released

= 1.0.1 =
- External Services Documentation
- Inline Script Placement

= 1.0.2 =
- Escaped inline JS and CSS for security and coding standards compliance

= 1.0.3 =
- Bug Fixing
- Added Screenshots

= 1.0.4 =
- Bug Fixing
- Added call to action block

= 1.0.5 =
- Bug Fixing
- Added Count UP Block

= 1.0.6 =
- Bug Fixing

= 1.0.7 =
- Minor Bug Fixing
- Issue Fixing with Rating Block
- Added Pagination on Demo Content
- Admin Notice Added

= 1.0.8 =
- Added Default Page Slider Content on Frontend

= 1.0.9 =
- Added new FAQ block

= 1.1.0 =
- Fixing Issue on FAQ block
- Added New Image Slider

= 1.1.1 =
- Fixing Issue on FAQ block

= 1.1.2 =
- Adding support for letter spacing and font style
- Added new News Ticker Block

= 1.1.3 =
- Fixing Minor Issues

= 1.1.4 =
- Security: Fixed stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2026-1395) in Post Slider and Page Slider blocks.
- Security: Sanitized all block IDs and JS outputs for frontend sliders.
- Security: Removed unsafe custom JS unescaping routines.
- Code: Updated slider initialization to use wp_json_encode() and proper value casting.

= 1.1.5 =
- Issues with image slider and post ticker fixed

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
- This is the very first release of Gutentools plugin

= 1.0.1 =
- Feedbacks from reviewer fixed

= 1.0.2 =
- Feedbacks from reviewer fixed

= 1.0.3 =
- Minor Bug fixed

= 1.0.4 =
- Bug Fixing
- Added call to action block

= 1.0.5 =
- Bug Fixing
- Added Count UP Block

= 1.0.6 =
- Bug Fixing

= 1.0.7 =
- Minor Bug Fixing and updates

= 1.0.8 =
- Added Default Page Slider Content on Frontend

= 1.0.9 =
- Added new FAQ block

= 1.1.0 =
- Fixing Issue on FAQ block
- Added New Image Slider

= 1.1.1 =
- Fixing Issue on FAQ block

= 1.1.2 =
- Adding support for letter spacing and font style
- Added new News Ticker Block

= 1.1.3 =
- Fixing Minor Issues

= 1.1.4 =
- Version 1.1.4 fixes a security vulnerability (stored XSS) in slider blocks.

= 1.1.5 =
- Issues with image slider and post ticker fixed