=== Slider by BestWebSoft ===
Contributors: bestweblayout
Donate link: https://bestwebsoft.com/donate/
Tags: best slider, responsive slider, image carousel, video slider, slider plugin
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.1.2
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

The best responsive slider plugin for your WordPress website. Create beautifully animated slides just in a few clicks.

== Description ==

Simple WordPress slider plugin which adds responsive and fully functional sliders to your website posts, pages, and widgets. Add an unlimited number of images from your WordPress Media Library, create and configure slides, set captions, and URLs.

Create beautiful slider that fits all your needs!

[View Demo](https://bestwebsoft.com/demo-slider-by-bestwebsoft/?ref=readme)

= Features =

* Create and configure an unlimited number of fully responsive sliders
* Add an unlimited number of:
	* Images
	* Videos (WebM, MP4, Ogg)
	* Slider Categories
* Add Slider via shortcode to:
	* Posts
	* Pages
	* Widgets
* Change the number of images visible per slide
* Enable and configure navigation options for each slider:
	* Loop
	* Navigation arrows
	* Dots
* Configure an autoplay option:
	* Pause on mouse hover
	* Set autoplay speed
* Compatible with [Car Rental V2](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/car-rental-v2/?k=8d2650e3efb95bcf595a40d077ac83ea)
* Add custom code via plugin settings page
* Compatible with latest WordPress version
* Incredibly simple settings for fast setup without modifying code
* Detailed step-by-step documentation and videos
* Multilingual and RTL ready

If you have a feature, suggestion or idea you'd like to see in the plugin, we'd love to hear about it! [Suggest a Feature](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)

= Documentation & Videos =

* [[Doc] User Guide](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/slider/slider-user-guide/)
* [[Doc] Installation](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/how-to-install-a-wordpress-product/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin/)

= Help & Support =

Visit our Help Center if you have any questions, our friendly Support Team is happy to help — <https://support.bestwebsoft.com/>

= Affiliate Program =

Earn 20% commission by selling the premium WordPress plugins and themes by BestWebSoft — [https://bestwebsoft.com/affiliate/](https://bestwebsoft.com/affiliate/?utm_source=plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=affiliate_program)

= Translation =

* Russian (ru_RU)
* Ukrainian (uk)

Some of these translations are not complete. We are constantly adding new features which should be translated. If you would like to create your own language pack or update the existing one, you can send [the text of PO and MO files](https://codex.wordpress.org/Translating_WordPress) to [BestWebSoft](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) and we'll add it to the plugin. You can download the latest version of the program for work with PO and MO [files Poedit](https://www.poedit.net/download.php).

= Recommended Plugins =

* [Updater](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/updater/?k=c00f28a63d8a03a1ea093044188552ef) - Automatically check and update WordPress website core with all installed plugins and themes to the latest versions.
* [Gallery](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/gallery/?k=fe81f5feb5552cd2971f60d36e83c40f) - Add beautiful galleries, albums & images to your Wordpress website in a few clicks.
* [Car Rental V2](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/car-rental-v2/?k=8d2650e3efb95bcf595a40d077ac83ea) - Create your own rental website for car renting and booking.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `slider-bws` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin using the 'Plugins' menu in your WordPress admin panel.
3. Click 'Add New' in the 'Sliders' menu and fill out your page.
3. You can adjust the necessary settings using your WordPress admin panel in "Sliders" > "Global Settings" and in "Settings" tabs from current slider.
4. Create a page or a post and insert the shortcode [print_sldr id=*] or [print_sldr cat_id=*] into the text.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How the slide animate function works? =

Animate functions work only with one item.

= What video formats does the slider support? =

At the moment slider support these formats: WebM, MP4, Ogg.

= How can I add Slider to my website? =

You should paste the shortcode [print_sldr id=*] or [print_sldr cat_id=*] into your page or post.

= How to change image order in the slideshow? =

Please open the menu "Sliders" and choose a slider from the list. It will take you to the slider editing page. Use the drag and drop function to change the order of the images and do not forget to save the page.

= I have some problems with the plugin's work. What Information should I provide to receive proper support? =

Please make sure that the problem hasn't been discussed yet on our forum (<https://support.bestwebsoft.com>). If no, please provide the following data along with your problem's description:

- The link to the page where the problem occurs.
- The name of the plugin and its version. If you are using a pro version - your order number.
- The version of your WordPress installation.
- Copy and paste into the message your system status report. Please read more here: [Instruction on System Status](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/admin-panel-issues/system-status/).

== Screenshots ==

1. Slider in the front-end.
2. Edit Slider page.
3. Edit Slider Image Info.
4. Slider Global Settings page.
5. Slider Separate Settings page.

== Changelog ==

= V1.1.2 - 19.05.2025 =
* Bugfix : Fatal error in the settings has been fixed.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.8.

= V1.1.1 - 25.03.2025 =
* Bugfix : Secutiry fixes

= V1.1.0 - 04.10.2024 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 6.6.
* Bugfix : Fixed for Twenty Twenty-Two and Twenty Twenty-Three.
* NEW: The height of the slider was added.

= V1.0.9 - 16.04.2022 =
* Bugfix : Deactivation Feedback fix.

= V1.0.8 - 21.03.2022 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.9.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.

= V1.0.7 - 27.08.2021 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.8.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.

= V1.0.6 - 09.04.2020 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.3.2.
* Update : Owl Carousel 2 library was updated to version 2.3.4.

= V1.0.5 - 04.09.2019 =
* Update: The deactivation feedback has been changed. Misleading buttons have been removed.

= V1.0.4 - 13.05.2019 =
* Update : The function for returning an array of objects has been added.

= V1.0.3 - 18.02.2019 =
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.0.3.
* NEW : The compatibility with Car Rental V2 by Bestwebsoft has been added.

= V1.0.2 - 26.11.2018 =
* Update : The autoplay timeout option has been set to seconds.
* Bugfix : The bug with the shortcode has been fixed.

= V1.0.1 - 04.12.2017 =
* Bug with shortcodes in WordPress Text Widget has been fixed.

= V1.0.0 - 17.05.2017 =
* Plugin released.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= V1.1.1 =
* Bugs fixed.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.1.0 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.1.0 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* New features added.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.0.9 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.0.8 =
* Usability improved

= V1.0.7 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.0.6 =
* Functionality improved.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.0.5 =
* Usability improved

= V1.0.4 =
* Functionality improved.

= V1.0.3 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* New features added.

= V1.0.2 =
* Functionality improved.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.0.1 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.0.0 =
* Plugin released.
