=== MarqueeX – Smooth Marquee Slider, News Ticker & Post Marquee for Gutenberg & Elementor ===
Contributors: wpxero
Tags: marquee, marquee block, elementor marquee, gutenberg marquee, post marquee
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.3.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create stunning horizontal & vertical marquees, news tickers, post marquees & infinite sliders for Elementor & Gutenberg. SEO-optimized & lightweight.

== Description ==

🚀 **MarqueeX** is the ultimate WordPress marquee plugin for **Gutenberg and Elementor** page builders. Create beautiful **horizontal and vertical scrolling content, dynamic news tickers, post marquees, announcement banners, infinite content sliders, and smooth marquee animations** with our powerful collection of native widgets and blocks.

### 🆕 NEW IN VERSION 0.3.0: POST MARQUEE FEATURE ###

**Introducing the highly requested Post Marquee widget!** Now you can automatically display your latest blog posts, custom post types, WooCommerce products, and any WordPress content in a stunning scrolling marquee format. Perfect for:

* 📰 **Latest Blog Posts** – Showcase your newest articles in an eye-catching scrolling display
* 🛒 **WooCommerce Products** – Create dynamic product carousels that auto-update
* 📝 **Custom Post Types** – Display portfolios, testimonials, team members, and more
* 🔄 **Auto-Updating Content** – Marquee automatically refreshes with new posts
* 🎨 **Full Customization** – Control post count, order, categories, and visual styling

Whether you're building **news websites, eCommerce stores, business portfolios, or marketing landing pages**, MarqueeX delivers professional-grade scrolling solutions that enhance user engagement while maintaining perfect **SEO performance and Core Web Vitals optimization**. Create eye-catching **testimonial sliders, client logo carousels, product showcases, breaking news feeds, promotional banners, post carousels, and dynamic content galleries** without any coding knowledge required.

Our plugin features **native Elementor integration with Image Marquee, Text Marquee, Post Marquee, and News Ticker widgets**, plus a powerful **Gutenberg MarqueeX block** that works seamlessly with all WordPress themes and Full Site Editing (FSE) environments. Every marquee element is built with **accessibility standards (WCAG compliant), mobile-responsive design, and search engine optimization** to ensure your scrolling content performs exceptionally across all devices and search rankings.

= Native Page Builder Integration =

### 🎨 **Elementor Widgets Collection**

* **🆕 Post Marquee Widget** – Automatically display WordPress posts, custom post types, and WooCommerce products in a beautiful scrolling marquee with full query controls, featured image support, and dynamic content updates

* **Image Marquee Widget** – Create stunning scrolling image galleries, product showcases, client logo carousels, and portfolio displays with customizable hover effects and transition animations

* **Text Marquee Widget** – Build dynamic text animations, promotional banners, testimonial sliders, and announcement scrollers with full typography control, gradient backgrounds, and custom styling options

* **News Ticker Widget** – Design professional breaking news feeds, live updates, stock tickers, and emergency announcements with RSS feed integration and real-time content management

* **Advanced Visual Controls** – Complete Elementor editor integration with drag-and-drop functionality, live preview, responsive settings, and instant visual feedback

* **Template Library** – Pre-designed marquee templates and layouts for quick implementation across different industries and use cases

### **📝 Gutenberg Block Features:**

* **Native MarqueeX Block** – Powerful Gutenberg block with comprehensive settings panel for creating any type of scrolling content directly in the WordPress editor

* **Post Marquee Block** – Display dynamic WordPress posts and custom post types in scrolling marquee format with query builder support

* **Block Pattern Library** – Ready-to-use marquee patterns and layouts that can be inserted with one click for faster page building

* **Universal Block Compatibility** – Seamlessly integrates with all core WordPress blocks, third-party blocks, and custom block collections

* **FSE Theme Optimization** – Fully compatible with Full Site Editing themes, block themes, and modern WordPress site building workflows

* **Visual Block Inspector** – Intuitive settings panel with real-time preview, style variations, and advanced customization options

* **Block Variations** – Multiple pre-configured block styles for different content types including news, testimonials, products, posts, and general content

== Why Choose MarqueeX for Your WordPress Website ==

✅ **🆕 Post Marquee Feature** – Display dynamic WordPress posts in scrolling marquees

✅ **Elementor & Gutenberg Native Integration** – Built specifically for WordPress page builders

✅ Create **professional news tickers** & announcement banners

✅ Build **scrolling text sliders** & dynamic content carousels

✅ Showcase testimonials, product highlights, and client logos

✅ **SEO-optimized** markup for better search rankings

✅ **Fully responsive** design on all devices

✅ **Lightweight & fast loading** for optimal performance

✅ **Visual drag & drop controls** in both Elementor and Gutenberg

✅ **WCAG accessibility compliant** for inclusive design

✅ **WooCommerce compatible** for eCommerce product marquees

= Key Features for Page Builders =

## 🆕 Post Marquee – Dynamic Content Display ##
* Display latest WordPress posts, pages, and custom post types in scrolling marquee format
* WooCommerce product marquee support for eCommerce stores and online shops
* Advanced query controls: filter by category, tag, author, date, and custom taxonomies
* Featured image support with customizable image sizes and aspect ratios
* Post meta display options: title, excerpt, date, author, categories, and read more links
* Auto-updating content that refreshes when new posts are published

## 🎯 WordPress Page Builder Integration & SEO Optimization ##
* Native Elementor marquee widgets with advanced visual controls and SEO-optimized markup
* Professional Gutenberg marquee blocks with comprehensive settings panel and search engine friendly structure
* Real-time live preview functionality in both Elementor and Gutenberg editors for enhanced workflow
* Universal WordPress theme compatibility ensuring seamless integration across all page builder environments

## 🎬 Advanced Marquee Animation Controls for Better User Experience ##
* Multi-directional scrolling marquee animations (horizontal left/right, vertical up/down) optimized for Core Web Vitals
* Customizable animation speed, timing intervals, and CSS3 easing effects for smooth performance
* Interactive pause-on-hover functionality with infinite scrolling loops for enhanced user engagement
* Hardware-accelerated CSS3 animations ensuring optimal page speed and search engine performance

## 🎨 Professional Design & Customization Options ##
* Comprehensive typography controls with Google Fonts integration and SEO-friendly text rendering
* Multiple pre-designed marquee templates and layout variations for different industries and content types
* Advanced custom CSS support with responsive design controls for pixel-perfect marquee displays
* Mobile-first responsive breakpoint settings ensuring optimal viewing across all devices and screen sizes

## ⚡ SEO Performance & Search Engine Optimization Benefits ##
* Search engine optimized HTML5 semantic markup structure for improved SERP rankings and content indexing
* Lightweight CSS and JavaScript loading with lazy loading support for faster page speed scores
* Built-in Schema.org structured data markup support for enhanced rich snippets and search visibility
* Google Core Web Vitals optimized animations ensuring excellent Lighthouse performance scores

=== Perfect for Every Website Type & Professional Page Builder Workflow ===

* **News & Magazine Websites** – SEO-optimized scrolling headlines, breaking news tickers, and post marquees using Elementor widgets

* **eCommerce & Online Stores** – Product showcase sliders, WooCommerce product marquees, and promotional banners for better conversion rates

* **Business & Corporate Websites** – Client testimonials, company logos, latest blog posts, and trust signals using professional Gutenberg marquee blocks

* **Event & Conference Sites** – Upcoming events schedules, speaker announcements, and live updates with optimized marquee displays

* **Portfolio & Creative Sites** – Work samples galleries, project showcases, and creative content sliders with stunning visual effects

* **Marketing & Landing Pages** – High-converting promotional banners, call-to-action sliders, and announcement marquees for lead generation

* **Blog & Content Websites** – Display latest posts, featured articles, and trending content in dynamic post marquees

### Quick Start Guide ###

= For Elementor Users: =
1. Install & Activate MarqueeX
2. Edit any page with Elementor
3. Make sure to turn on Elementor in MarqueeX Dashboard
4. Find MarqueeX widgets in the elements panel
5. Drag Image Marquee, Text Marquee, Post Marquee, or News Ticker widgets
6. Customize settings and add content
7. Preview & Publish!

= For Gutenberg Users: =
1. Install & Activate MarqueeX
2. Edit any page/post with Gutenberg
3. Make sure to turn on Gutenberg in MarqueeX Dashboard
4. Add MarqueeX block from block inserter
5. Configure animation and design settings
6. Add your content and publish!

== Installation ==

1. Go to Plugins > Add New
2. Search for "MarqueeX"
3. Click "Install Now" then "Activate"
4. Select which page builder you are using in MarqueeX Dashboard
5. **For Elementor:** Find MarqueeX widgets in Elementor editor
6. **For Gutenberg:** Add MarqueeX block to any page/post
7. Customize settings and add your content

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is the new Post Marquee feature? =
Post Marquee is our newest feature that allows you to display WordPress posts, custom post types, and WooCommerce products in a beautiful scrolling marquee format. It automatically updates when new content is published.

= Does MarqueeX work with Elementor? =
Yes! MarqueeX includes native Elementor widgets: Image Marquee, Text Marquee, Post Marquee, and News Ticker widgets with full visual editor integration.

= Is it compatible with Gutenberg blocks? =
Absolutely! MarqueeX provides native Gutenberg blocks that work seamlessly with all WordPress blocks and Full Site Editing themes.

= Can I display WooCommerce products in a marquee? =
Yes! With the new Post Marquee feature, you can display WooCommerce products in a scrolling marquee format with full customization options.

= Will it work with my theme and page builder? =
Yes! MarqueeX is designed for maximum compatibility with any WordPress theme supporting Gutenberg or Elementor page builders.

= Can I use both Elementor widgets and Gutenberg blocks? =
Definitely! You can use MarqueeX Elementor widgets on Elementor pages and Gutenberg blocks on regular WordPress pages or posts.

= How do I create a horizontal marquee in Elementor? =
Simply drag the Image Marquee, Text Marquee, or Post Marquee widget to your Elementor page, configure the direction settings, and add your content.

= Are the animations SEO-friendly? =
Yes! All MarqueeX animations use SEO-optimized HTML markup and CSS3 animations that don't impact search engine crawling.

= Can I control animation speed and direction? =
Full control over scroll speed, direction (left, right, up, down), timing, and easing effects in both Elementor and Gutenberg.

= What content can I display in marquees? =
Any content! Text, images, videos, buttons, custom HTML, WordPress posts, WooCommerce products, and even other Gutenberg blocks or Elementor elements.

= Does Post Marquee support custom post types? =
Yes! Post Marquee supports all WordPress post types including custom post types, portfolios, testimonials, team members, and more.

== Screenshots ==

1. Elementor MarqueeX Widgets Panel - Image, Text, Post Marquee & News Ticker
2. Post Marquee Widget - Display Dynamic WordPress Posts
3. Gutenberg MarqueeX Block Settings & Live Preview
4. Responsive Marquee Design on All Devices
5. Advanced Animation Controls in Elementor Editor
6. MarqueeX Block in Gutenberg Editor with Visual Settings

== Changelog ==

#### 0.3.3 [June 15, 2026]
- Fixed: Safer settings REST saves (deep merge, validated breakpoints, no global cache flush).
- Fixed: Pro/free integration (license checks, class detection, REST namespace, Text Marquee filter hook).
- Fixed: Post Marquee markup, welcome redirect, admin enqueue, editor asset hook, and settings defaults.
- Improved: Block registration caching and frontend CSS loading when blocks are not used.
- Added: Opt-in footer attribution setting and `uninstall.php` cleanup.
- Removed: Unused Bricks integration, dead assets, and duplicate Welcome menu.

#### 0.3.2 [May 23, 2026]
- Improved: Compatibility with the latest WordPress 7.0.
- Improved: Compatibility with the latest Elementor 4.0.9
- Improved: Code optimizations and minor performance enhancements.

#### 0.3.1 [May 03, 2026]
- Fixed: Resolved undefined variable error in Elementor Post Marquee widget. Thanks to @bruno05 for reporting.
- Added: Pause on hover option for Infinite Slider Block. Thanks to @jtwoody for the suggestion.
- Improved: WordPress 7.0 compatibility enhancements.

#### 0.3.0 [March 09, 2026]
- 🆕 Added: **Post Marquee Widget** - Display WordPress posts, custom post types, and WooCommerce products in scrolling marquees
- Added: Post query controls with category, tag, and taxonomy filtering
- Added: Featured image support for Post Marquee
- Added: Post meta display options (title, excerpt, date, author)
- Added: Auto-updating content for dynamic post displays

#### 0.2.3 [December 12, 2025]
- Fixed: WordPress 6.9 compatibility issues.

#### 0.2.1 [October 25, 2025]
- Fixed: WordPress 6.8.3 compatibility issues.
- Fixed: Elementor 3.32.5 compatibility issues.

#### 0.2.0 [October 13, 2025]
- Added: Animated Word Roller widget.
- Added: Animated Heading widget.

#### 0.1.2 [October 5, 2025]
- Fixed: News Ticker height issue for safari browser.

#### 0.1.1 [September 10, 2025]
- Improved: Dashboard UI for better user experience.
- Improved: Minor performance optimizations.

#### 0.1.0 [August 16, 2025]
- Added: Elementor integration with Image Marquee, Text Marquee, and News Ticker widgets.
- Improved: Compatibility with both Gutenberg and Elementor page builders.
- Improved: Minor performance optimizations.

#### 0.0.6 [August 16, 2025]
- Added: SEO improvements for marquee content.
- Improved: Enhanced accessibility features.
- Fixed: Compatibility issues with latest WordPress version.
- Improved: Optimized CSS loading for better page speed.

#### 0.0.5 [July 27, 2025]
- Fixed: Plugin text domain issue.

#### 0.0.4 [July 22, 2025]
- Fixed: Plugin naming issues.
- Improved: Updated plugin description.
- Improved: Compliance with WordPress.org guidelines.

#### 0.0.3 [May 23, 2025]
- Improved: Enhanced SEO optimization.
- Improved: Core performance.
- Improved: Extended theme compatibility.
- Added: Smart meta descriptions.
- Fixed: Accessibility issues.
- Improved: Optimized animation rendering.

#### 0.0.2 [February 17, 2025]
- Improved: Scrolling performance.
- Added: Advanced customization.
- Fixed: Theme compatibility issues.

#### 0.0.1 [February 01, 2025]
- Added: Initial release.