=== Senthor – Protect Against AI Crawlers ===
Contributors: senthorio
Plugin URI: https://www.senthor.io
Donate link: https://www.senthor.io
Tags: AI, monetization, content, protection, media
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.1.1
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Protect your content from AI crawlers and monetize every request with Senthor. Real-time detection, crawler control, and detailed analytics.

== Description ==

Generative AIs (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Mistral, etc.) are scraping millions of articles every day, without authorization, control, or revenue for publishers.  
**Senthor for WordPress** allows you to take back control:

- Real-time detection of AI crawlers.  
- Selective blocking or authorization.  
- Monetization of each AI request as a new revenue stream.  
- Dashboard with detailed statistics.  

This plugin connects your WordPress site to your Senthor account.  
Once activated, your content is monitored and protected in the background without modifying your site.

== Installation ==

1. Upload and install the plugin via the WordPress *Plugins* screen.  
2. Activate the plugin through the *Plugins* menu.  
3. Go to [Senthor.io](https://www.senthor.io) and create a free account.  
4. Add your domain (e.g. `www.yoursite.com`) in your Senthor dashboard.  
5. Check the **“WordPress site”** option for that domain.  
6. Stats and protections will start working immediately.  

== External service ==

This plugin uses the **Senthor API** to provide protection against AI scraping.

**What Data is Shared?**
- IP address
- HTTP headers
- Request URI

**Why is This Service Used?**
This data is used **solely for AI detection purposes** and is **not shared with any third parties**.

**Terms and Privacy Policy**
For more details, review Senthor’s [Terms & Privacy Policy](https://www.senthor.io/privacy).

**Opt-Out or Disable**
- By default, the API analysis is **disabled**.
- You can **opt-in** via the **Senthor.io plugin settings**.
- You can **opt-out at any time** by clicking **"Revoke consent and disable API"** in the plugin settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need a Senthor.io account? =  
Yes. The plugin acts as a connector between your site and Senthor.io. An account is required to activate detection and view your data.

= Does this block Google or regular search engines? =  
No. By default, Senthor allows legitimate crawlers (Googlebot, Bingbot, etc.). You keep full control over which bots are allowed or blocked.

= Is it free? =  
You can test Senthor with a free trial account. Paid plans unlock monetization and advanced features.

= Will this slow down my site? =  
No. The plugin works in the background and does not add visible latency for your visitors.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard
2. Statistics
3. Traffic analysis 

== Why Senthor? ==

Senthor was created to address a simple fact: publishers and content creators are losing control in the AI era.  
Every day, their articles are used to train or feed models without consent or compensation.  

With Senthor, you finally decide who can access your content and you turn this traffic into a **new revenue stream**.  

Our mission: to ensure that publishers are **protected and paid** when AI uses their work.

== Changelog ==
= 1.1.0 =
* Added support for custom headers in API responses.

= 1.0.0 =  
* Initial stable release.  
* Connects WordPress to Senthor.io.  
* Real-time detection of AI crawlers.  
* Configurable blocking/authorization.  
* Stats available through Senthor.io.  

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.1.0 =
Added support for custom headers in API responses.

= 1.0.0 =  
First stable release of Senthor. Connect your WordPress site to Senthor.io to protect and monetize your content in just a few clicks.
