=== Post Date Labels ===
Contributors: smallplugins
Tags: post date, date labels, block editor, gutenberg, date prefix, date suffix
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add contextual labels (prefix/suffix) to post date blocks in the WordPress block editor.

== Description ==

Post Date Labels is a lightweight WordPress plugin that enhances the post date block by allowing you to add contextual labels before and after the date. Perfect for adding context like "Published on", "Last updated", or custom labels to make your post dates more meaningful.

**Key Features:**

* Add custom prefix and suffix labels to post date blocks
* Separate labels for published and modified dates
* Automatic detection of date type (published vs modified)
* Clean, semantic HTML output with proper CSS classes
* Works seamlessly with the WordPress block editor
* Lightweight and performance-optimized
* No configuration required - works out of the box

**Use Cases:**

* Add "Published on" before publication dates
* Add "Last updated" before modification dates
* Include timezone information after dates
* Create custom date formatting with contextual labels
* Improve content accessibility and user experience

**How It Works:**

The plugin automatically detects whether a post date block is displaying the published date or modified date and applies the appropriate labels. You can customize the labels directly in the block editor sidebar when editing a post date block.

**Developer Friendly:**

* Clean, well-documented code
* Follows WordPress coding standards
* Extensible architecture
* Proper CSS classes for styling customization

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/post-date-labels` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Edit any post or page and add a Post Date block.
4. In the block sidebar, you'll find new options to add prefix and suffix labels for both published and modified dates.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin work with all themes? =

Yes, Post Date Labels works with any theme that supports the WordPress block editor. The plugin adds semantic HTML with proper CSS classes that can be styled to match your theme.

= Can I style the labels differently? =

Absolutely! The plugin adds specific CSS classes for each label type:
- `.post-date-prefix` and `.post-date-suffix` for general styling
- `.post-date-published-prefix`, `.post-date-published-suffix` for published date labels
- `.post-date-modified-prefix`, `.post-date-modified-suffix` for modified date labels

= Does this affect site performance? =

No, the plugin is designed to be lightweight and only loads minimal CSS and JavaScript when needed. It has no impact on your site's loading speed.

= Can I use different labels for published and modified dates? =

Yes! The plugin automatically detects whether the post date block is showing the published date or modified date and applies the appropriate labels.

= Is this compatible with caching plugins? =

Yes, Post Date Labels is fully compatible with all major caching plugins as it doesn't use any dynamic server-side processing that would conflict with caching.

== Screenshots ==

1. Post Date block with custom prefix and suffix labels in the editor
2. Block sidebar settings showing label configuration options

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Dev: Update freemius SDK and maintenance update.

= 1.0.2 =
* Dev: Update freemius SDK and maintenance update.

= 1.0.1 =
* Initial release

= 1.0.0 =
* Internal release
* Add prefix and suffix labels to post date blocks
* Automatic detection of published vs modified dates
* Clean HTML output with semantic CSS classes
* Block editor integration with sidebar controls

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Post Date Labels. Add contextual labels to your post date blocks!

