=== Smart Popup by Supsystic ===
Contributors: supsystic.com
Donate link: https://supsystic.com/plugins/popup-plugin
Tags: popup, popups, exit intent, lead capture, modal
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.13.1
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create targeted popups for lead capture, event notifications, announcements, and promotions — shown at the right time without disrupting your visitors.

== Description ==

**Smart Popup – Targeted WordPress Popups That Convert (Without Annoying Visitors)**

Turn more visitors into subscribers, buyers, and bookings — without overwhelming them.  
Smart Popup lets you show the right message at the right moment using advanced triggers and precise targeting controls.  
More control. Better timing. Higher conversions.


🎯 **Show the Right Popup at the Right Time**

Display popups based on real visitor behaviour:

* Exit intent (when someone is about to leave)
* Scroll depth
* Time delay
* Specific pages or categories
* Device type (desktop or mobile)
* New vs returning visitors


Instead of showing more popups, show smarter ones.


🛒 **Increase Sales Without Being Aggressive**

Perfect for online stores and service businesses:

* Cart abandonment reminders
* Free shipping threshold nudges
* Limited-time promotions
* Product launches
* Upsells and cross-sells


Targeted popups convert better than generic ones.


🔔 **Announcements & Deadline Messaging**

Popups aren’t just for email capture.  
Use them to communicate important updates:

* “Order by Dec 20 for Christmas delivery”
* “Bookings close Friday”
* “Same-day dispatch ends at 2pm”
* Event reminders
* Service availability updates


Clear messaging prevents missed sales and confused customers.


🧲 **Grow Your Email List — Without Damaging User Experience**

Capture subscribers with:

* Exit-intent lead magnets
* Scroll-triggered content upgrades
* Timed newsletter invitations
* Inline opt-in popups
* Spam protection on the subscribe form via Google reCaptcha v2 (PRO also adds reCaptcha v3, hCaptcha and Cloudflare Turnstile - pick whichever captcha fits your site)


Set frequency limits so visitors don’t feel overwhelmed.


⚙ **Built for Control and Flexibility**

Smart Popup includes:

* Visual popup builder
* Custom styling and branding options
* Page-level targeting
* Frequency controls
* Responsive design
* A/B testing support


Whether you’re a beginner or a developer, you stay in control.


💡 **Why Choose Smart Popup?**

* Advanced targeting without SaaS lock-in
* No monthly fees
* Built specifically for WordPress
* Flexible for developers
* Simple for site owners


 You decide who sees your message.  
 You decide when it appears.  
 You decide how often it shows.  

That’s how conversions increase — without harming user experience.

If you're looking for a powerful yet flexible popup plugin for WordPress, Smart Popup is built to help you convert more visitors — intelligently.



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this slow down my website? =
Smart Popup is built to run efficiently. Proper configuration ensures minimal performance impact.

= Is exit intent supported? =
Yes. Exit intent detection allows you to present offers just before a visitor leaves your site (Desktop only).

= Can I control where popups appear? =
Yes. You can target specific pages, posts, categories, devices, and more.

= Does it work on mobile devices? =
Yes. Popups are fully responsive and can be controlled separately for mobile and desktop.

= Can I connect it to my email marketing service? =
Email marketing integrations are available in the Pro version.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.]( https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/9e5fb5a0-2ab7-489d-9ef9-d0240885254b )

== Screenshots ==
1. Modern Lead Capture Popup — Clean, Brand-Aligned Design
2. Display Announcements Without Disrupting User Experience
3. Age Verification & Compliance Popup Example
4. Embed Maps, Videos, and Rich Content
5. Advanced Targeting Controls — Show the Right Message to the Right Audience
6. Smart Timing Triggers — Exit Intent, Scroll, Time Delay & More
7. Direct Email Marketing Integrations
8. Built-In Performance Insights — Track Impressions & Engagement


== Changelog ==

= 2026 =

= 1.13.1 / 11.08.2026 =
 * General security hardening and code improvements
 * Fixed a fatal error in the subscribe form's reCaptcha rendering
 * Added support for three new PRO CAPTCHA types on the subscribe form: reCaptcha v3, hCaptcha, and Cloudflare Turnstile - selectable alongside the existing reCaptcha v2
 * Added new social sharing networks (Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, WhatsApp, Telegram, Tumblr, VK) alongside Facebook and X, each with its own brand-color styling; existing popups migrate automatically
 * Removed the discontinued Google+ share button (network shut down in 2019)
 * Removed unused legacy reCaptcha v1 library
 * Upgraded the bundled icon font to Font Awesome 6 (matching Gallery by Supsystic) across the whole plugin - admin and frontend
 * Rebuilt the Social block: added Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, WhatsApp, Telegram, Tumblr, VK, Viber and LiveJournal alongside Facebook and X, each rendered with its own brand icon and color; added box size, font size, transparency, border radius, and brand/black/white/custom color style controls (ported from Gallery Pro's social sharing settings)
 * Existing popups migrate automatically to the new network picker; the retired Google+ button no longer renders
 * Fixed every remaining admin icon that went blank after the Font Awesome 6 upgrade (License tab, Delete/Clone buttons, Design/Texts/Social tabs, and others found in a full plugin-wide sweep) - old v4 icon names replaced with their v6 equivalents
 * Fixed the popup preview window silently dropping any `<link>` stylesheet tag (including Font Awesome), so icon-based content was invisible in preview even though it rendered fine on the live page

= 1.13.0 / 31.07.2026 =
 * Added an extra safeguard so that user roles assigned through the subscription form can never be escalated beyond what you explicitly allow in the popup editor
 * Completed a full PHP compatibility pass across the plugin core, the bundled templating engine, and the libraries
 * Fixed an edge case where the subscription module could stay inactive after certain update paths, which could interrupt the popup editor or the subscribe/login forms
 * Removed an outdated cross-promotion notice from the Social tab
 
= 1.12.0 / 29.07.2026 =
 * Security patch and fixes hardened the subscription confirmation page
 * Minor fixes

= 1.11.2 / 28.07.2026 =
 * Minor fixes

= 1.11.1 / 30.05.2026 =
 * Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0

= 1.11.0 / 30.03.2026 =
 * Fixed several popup design and overlay rendering issues
 * Fixed the snow effect animation
 * Removed leftover debug console output
 * Fixed a conflict between popups and contact forms

= 1.10.38 / 11.03.2026 =
 * Fixed the popup close button
 * Added a new overview banner

= 1.10.37 / 11.03.2026 =
 * Maintenance and compatibility update, tested with WordPress 6.9.3 and PHP 8.4
 * General stability improvements

= 1.10.36 / 19.01.2026 =
 * Maintenance and compatibility update, tested with WordPress 6.9 and PHP 8.4
 * Resolved a caching-related display issue
 * Additional security hardening and stability fixes

= 2025 =
 * Delivered ongoing compatibility updates for WordPress 6.8.x
 * Fixed a translation/textdomain loading issue and a file-metadata (Zone.Identifier) edge case
 * General UI polish and stability fixes across the plugin

= 2024 =
 * Added security nonce verification across admin actions
 * Improved the ActiveCampaign subscription form with an expertise-level field option
 * Additional security fixes

= 2023 =
 * Completed a full compatibility pass for PHP 8.2 and WordPress 6.2
 * Multiple rounds of hardening in response to the WordPress.org security scanner (WPScan), including nonce verification and safer string handling
 * Fixed a popup-saving issue and a language-domain loading bug
 * Retired the legacy "Neo" template in favor of better-supported designs

= 2022 =
 * Added support for WordPress 6.0 and PHP 8.1
 * Fixed a Media Library integration issue and several HTML-rendering edge cases
 * Addressed feedback from the WordPress.org plugin review team

= 2021 =
 * Added WordPress 5.7–5.8 compatibility
 * Improved the reliability of plugin activation and the installer's data handling
 * UI refinements to checkboxes, radio buttons, and admin notices

= 2020 =
 * Added WordPress 5.5 compatibility
 * Fixed the MailPoet 3 integration and a mobile display issue
 * Improved the GetResponse integration and simplified the email-sending code
