=== Query Loop Post Selector ===
Contributors:      smallplugins
Tags:              block, query loop, query loop post selector
Tested up to:      7.0.0
Stable tag:        1.0.6
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP:      7.2
License:           GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A native query loop extension that adds a new option in the filter that allows user to specifically pick certain posts to display

== Description ==

Query Loop Post Selector is a powerful extension to the native WordPress Query Loop block. With this plugin, users can now have the flexibility to specifically select posts from a dropdown and display them within the query loop, making content selection more intuitive and user-friendly.

== Installation ==

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Go to WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New.
3. Upload the ZIP file and activate the plugin.
4. Navigate to any page or post edit screen, and add a Query Loop block. You'll now see the "post" dropdown option, added by the **Query Loop Post Selector** plugin.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need any other plugins or tools for this to work? =

No, Query Loop Post Selector works out-of-the-box with the native WordPress Query Loop block.

= Does this work with custom post types? =

Yes, it's compatible with all public post types.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin banner.
2. You can search posts with their titls.
3. The Query Loop Post Selector plugin persists the post orders.
4. Respects the "Items Per Page" limit from the parent query.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.6 =
* Dev: Update freemius SDK and maintenance update.

= 1.0.5
* Fix: Add support for similar post names.

= 1.0.4
* Fix: Fix hook priority issue.

= 1.0.3
* Fix: Add WP 6.7 support.

= 1.0.2 =
* Fix: Fix custom post type support issue.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fix: Encoding issue in the post picker.
* Fix: Incorrect hook used for assets.

= 1.0.0 =
* New: Initial Release

== Usage ==

1. Add or edit a Query Loop block.
2. From the block settings panel, locate the "post" dropdown.
3. Select the desired post(s) from the dropdown.
4. Save or update your post/page, and view the changes on the front end.

Note: When you're specifically selecting posts using this plugin, the posts order is overriden to match the order of posts selected via the dropdown.