=== ShareThis Follow Buttons ===
Plugin Name: ShareThis Follow Buttons
Contributors: sharethis, scottstorebloom, scottmweaver
Tags: sharethis, follow buttons, social buttons, social follow, social media
Author URI: https://sharethis.com/
Author: ShareThis
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.4.8
Version: 1.4.8
License: GPLv2 or later

Add responsive social follow buttons to your WordPress site in minutes with ShareThis.

== Description ==

ShareThis Follow Buttons helps you grow your audience by making it easy for visitors to connect with your social profiles across the web.

Display clean, responsive follow buttons anywhere on your WordPress site with a simple setup process and flexible customization options. The plugin is mobile friendly, lightweight, and designed to work seamlessly with modern WordPress themes.

With just a few clicks, you can add social follow buttons that encourage visitors to engage with your brand across popular social platforms.

= Features =

* Fast and simple installation
* Mobile responsive design
* Easy configuration inside WordPress
* Connect to existing ShareThis properties
* Lightweight and optimized for performance
* Compatible with modern WordPress themes
* Gutenberg block support
* Supports a growing list of social networks

= Supported Social Networks =

* Facebook
* Twitter / X
* LinkedIn
* Pinterest
* Instagram
* YouTube
* TikTok
* Bluesky
* Mastodon
* Truth Social
* Gettr
* Parler
* Strava
* ResearchGate
* Google Scholar
* And more

= Better Together with Share Buttons =

Increase engagement even further with the ShareThis Share Buttons plugin:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/sharethis-share-buttons

Share Buttons and Follow Buttons work seamlessly together and provide a complete social engagement solution for your website.

= Existing ShareThis User? =
If you previously installed ShareThis manually using embedded JavaScript, remember to remove any hardcoded ShareThis scripts and follow button containers after activating the plugin.

== Screenshots ==

1. Set up your Follow Buttons
2. Configure Follow Button settings
3. Mobile responsive Follow Buttons
4. Connect or register your ShareThis property

== Installation ==

1. Download and install the plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory or upload the plugin zip file manually.
2. Activate the plugin through the WordPress Plugins menu.
3. Open the ShareThis Follow Buttons settings page.
4. Configure your social networks and button preferences.
5. Save your settings and your Follow Buttons will appear on your site.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do Follow Buttons work on mobile devices? =

Yes. ShareThis Follow Buttons are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.

= Do I need the Share Buttons plugin for this plugin to work? =

No. ShareThis Follow Buttons works as a standalone plugin.

= Can I connect an existing ShareThis account? =

Yes. During setup you can connect to an existing ShareThis property and automatically sync your settings.

= Does the plugin support Gutenberg? =

Yes. The plugin includes Gutenberg block support for adding Follow Buttons directly inside posts and pages.

= What should I do if I previously installed ShareThis manually? =

Remove any manually embedded ShareThis JavaScript snippets and hardcoded Follow Button containers after activating the plugin to avoid duplicate buttons.

== Privacy ==

By creating an account with ShareThis, you agree to our Terms of Use:
https://sharethis.com/publisher-terms-of-use/

ShareThis may collect interaction data related to button usage and engagement.

Read our Privacy Policy here:
https://sharethis.com/privacy/

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.8 =
* Test wp ver 7.

= 1.4.7 =
* Add truthsocial, gettr, parler, strava, google scholar, mastodon, research gate
* Remove skype.
* Refresh readme.

= 1.4.6 =
* Test wp ver 6.9.
* Sanitize settings.
* Fix text domain.

= 1.4.5 =
* Fix text domain error.
* Test with wp ver 6.8.2

= 1.4.4 =
* Add bluesky network

= 1.4.3 =
* test wp ver 6.7.1.

= 1.4.2 =
* Fix deprecation errors.
* test wp ver 6.5.2.

= 1.4.1 =
* Fix admin enqueue

= 1.4.0 =
* Add new social networks
* Fix menu loading issue.

= 1.3.2 =
* Fix style enqueue.

= 1.3.1 =
* Test with WordPress 6.1.1.

= 1.3.0 =
* Remove registration.

= 1.2.4 =
* Add source.

= 1.2.3 =
* Tested with WordPress 6.0.2.

= 1.2.2 =
* Tested with WordPress 5.9.1.
* Sanitize inputs/outputs and make sure code is up to standard.

= 1.2.1 =
* Tested with WordPress 5.8.

= 1.2.0 =
* Fix config functionality in register and admin.

= 1.1.4 =
* endpoint update fix.

= 1.1.3 =
* Replace api endpoint.

= 1.1.2 =
* Fix is_plugin_active error

= 1.1.1 =
* Add: Brand new gutenberg block to insert follow buttons in a post.
* Test: Tested functionality in new WordPress 5+.

= 1.0.1 =
* Add:  Added Flipboard and Google+ buttons to network list.

= 1.0.0 =
* Brand new plugin submission.
