=== Related Posts Display ===
Contributors: bhavesh456
Tags: related posts, user engagement, blog, related content
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.3.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Plugin URI: https://profiles.wordpress.org/bhavesh456/

Automatically display related posts below each post based on tags and categories to improve user engagement.

== Description ==

Related Posts Display automatically shows relevant posts under each blog post, encouraging visitors to explore more content on your site.

It intelligently fetches related posts based on shared tags and categories, helping increase page views and engagement. It works out of the box with sensible defaults, and the number of related posts shown can be adjusted from the Customizer.

**Key Features:**
* Automatically displays related posts based on tags and categories
* Choose how many related posts to display (1–12) via the Customizer
* Lightweight and performance-friendly
* Works out of the box with sensible defaults — no configuration required to get started
* Compatible with most themes and latest WordPress versions
* Easily customizable via CSS and the Customizer

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/related-posts-display` directory, or install via the WordPress Plugins screen
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Open any blog post to see related posts displayed below the content

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How are related posts determined? =
Related posts are selected based on matching tags and categories of the current post.

= Can I change the number of related posts displayed? =
Yes. Go to Appearance → Customize and set "Number of Related Posts to Display" (1–12). It defaults to 3.

= Does this plugin support custom post types? =
Currently, it supports only standard posts. Support for custom post types may be added in future updates.

= Does it affect site performance? =
No, the plugin is optimized and uses caching to improve performance.

== Screenshots ==

1. Related posts displayed below a blog post
2. Styled layout of related posts grid

== Changelog ==

= 1.3.0 =
* Added a Customizer option to set the number of related posts displayed (1–12)
* Text domain corrections
* Minor performance and cache-key improvements

= 1.2.0 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.9
* Added Customizer support for styling
* Improved plugin UI
* Performance improvements
* Code cleanup and compatibility improvements

= 1.0.1 =
* Added Customizer support for styling (colors, etc.)
* Improved UI structure
* Performance improvements

= 1.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.3.0 =
Adds a Customizer option to control how many related posts are shown. Update recommended.

= 1.2.0 =
Tested with WordPress 6.9. Includes compatibility updates, UI improvements, and performance enhancements.

= 1.0.1 =
Added customization options and performance improvements. Update recommended.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

== Contact ==

For support or feedback, contact: bhaveshnayi78@gmail.com