=== Steve's Gallery Helper ===
Contributors: stevegibbs
Donate link: https://stevegibbs.info
Tags: gallery, lightbox, slideshow, lightweight
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.7.3
Requires PHP: 8.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Gallery Helper is a lightweight and unobtrusive lightbox/slideshow add-on to Wordpress's image gallery block.


== Description ==

Gallery Helper is a lightweight and unobtrusive lightbox/slideshow add-on to Wordpress's image gallery block.

== Installation == 
- Upload the unzipped directory to your plugins folder, and activate in the admin 
- Or install the zipped folder using the "Upload Plugin" option in admin and activate


== Usage ==

- Add a gallery block to your page, post or cpt like usual.
- Check "Enable Lightbox"" in the gallery block settings.
- Optional: choose automatic slide advancing.
- That's it

== Changelog ==

= 1.7.3 =
* Fixed duplicate event listeners that could cause multiple lightboxes to open.
* Ensured compatibility with galleries inside nested blocks (e.g., Accordions, Details).

= 1.7.2 =
* fixed enqueue_frontend_assets so plugin files only load when the gallery helper is in use.

= 1.7.0 =
* Added smooth fade transitions for swipe gestures (touch and mouse drag)
* Added grab cursor for desktop mouse swipe indication
* Improved swipe handling with unified touch/mouse event system
* Maintained instant navigation for buttons and keyboard controls

= 1.6.1 =
* Bug fixes and improvements

= 1.6.0 =
* Added slideshow mode support
* Improved accessibility features

= 1.5.0 =
* Initial release with lightbox functionality
