=== TU Crypto Widgets ===
Contributors: tuwidgets
Tags: crypto widget, crypto ticker, live prices, bitcoin, ethereum, forex, market data, price charts, real-time, shortcode, trading, solana
Stable tag: 1.0.4
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires at least: 5.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Turn your content interactive 🚀 with TU Widgets: quotes, technical analysis, market news, and price forecasts. Easy setup, fast and responsive ⚡

== Description ==

TU Widgets seamlessly integrate into your WordPress environment, allowing you to enrich posts and pages with real-time data without any technical overhead.

Designed specifically for WordPress publishers, these widgets let you add live price charts, market quotes, and analytics directly into your content – helping you turn static articles into interactive experiences.

The widgets are fully responsive, easy to embed via shortcodes or blocks, and optimized for fast loading. They update automatically in real time, ensuring your audience always sees up-to-date information without manual maintenance.

Whether you run a blog, news site, or educational platform, TU Widgets help increase user engagement, improve content depth, and keep visitors on your site longer.

== Features ==

* **Real-time data updates**: display live market data, including price movements, trends, and overall market activity.
* **Easy integration**: quick setup using an embed code – no complex development required.
* **Responsive design**: works seamlessly across mobile and desktop devices.
* **Customizable widgets**: adapt layout and parameters to match your website structure.
* **Multiple widget types**: quotes ticker, market news, price forecasts, and technical analysis.
* **Performance optimized**: fast loading and seamless integration without affecting site speed.

== Available Widgets ==

Traders Union offers a set of real-time market widgets, including:

= Quotes Ticker =
A live feed of price updates reflecting current market dynamics. It allows users to monitor multiple assets simultaneously and stay aligned with fast-moving market conditions.

= Market News =
A continuously updated stream of financial news and insights. It keeps users informed about key events, macroeconomic developments, and market-moving factors.

= Price Forecasts =
Forward-looking insights presenting possible market scenarios across different time horizons. This widget helps users better understand potential trends and support their decision-making process.

= Technical Analysis =
A comprehensive market overview combining key technical indicators into a single gauge. It helps users quickly interpret signals and make more informed trading decisions based on data.

*Each widget helps users better understand market conditions and make informed decisions directly on your website.*

== Demo ==

View TU Widgets in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CkbbmC9lKU

== Use Cases ==

Traders Union Widgets are ideal for:

* **Financial blogs** – enrich articles with real-time market data, charts, and insights to make content more informative and engaging.
* **Affiliate websites** – increase conversions by embedding interactive tools that help users compare options and make decisions.
* **Crypto and Forex platforms** – provide users with live market context, including price movements, trends, and news.
* **Educational resources** – support learning with visual tools that help explain market behavior and trading concepts.
* **Trading communities** – enhance discussions with live data, analytics, and up-to-date market information.

== How to use ==

You can add a widget to your website in just a few clicks:

1. Open TU Widgets in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Choose a widget from the list.
3. Select the assets you want to display (crypto, Forex, or stocks).
4. Customize the widget settings.
5. Copy the generated shortcode.
6. Paste it into any post or page.

The widget preview is displayed in real time, so you can instantly see how it will look on your site.

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Go to the Plugins menu and click "Add New".
3. Search for "TU Crypto Widgets".
4. Click "Install Now" and wait for the installation to complete.
5. Click "Activate" to enable the plugin.
6. After activation, use shortcodes or blocks to add widgets to your pages and posts.

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.
2. Unzip the archive on your computer.
3. Upload the `tu-crypto-widgets` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
4. Go to the Plugins menu in WordPress.
5. Find "TU Crypto Widgets" and click "Activate".
6. Use shortcodes or blocks to embed widgets into your content.

== Screenshots ==

1. Page "All Crypto Widgets" – TU Widgets catalog
2. Page "Standard Ticker Tape" - widget settings & preview
3. Page "Compact Ticker Tape" - widget settings & preview
4. Page "Top News / Market news" - widget settings & preview
5. Page "Asset News" - widget settings & preview
6. Page "Price Forecasts" - widget settings & preview
7. Page "Technical Analysis" - widget settings & preview

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add a widget to a post or page? =

You can add TU Widgets using a shortcode or Gutenberg block.

Example shortcode:
[tucrwi_crypto_widget type="ticker"]

Simply paste it into any post, page, or widget area.

= What types of widgets are available? =

TU Widgets includes a variety of financial widgets such as price tickers, market news, forecasts, and technical analysis tools.

= Does the plugin support cryptocurrency, Forex, and stock market data? =

Yes, TU Widgets supports cryptocurrency, Forex, and stock markets. You can display real-time data for coins, currency pairs, and stocks using a variety of customizable widgets.

= Do the widgets update in real time and affect performance? =

Yes, all widgets update automatically in real time and are optimized to load asynchronously with minimal impact on performance.

= Is the plugin easy to use and suitable for non-developers? =

Yes, no coding skills are required. You can easily add and configure widgets using shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks.

= What external services does this plugin use? =

This plugin embeds cryptocurrency widgets provided by Traders Union (TU) on WordPress websites using shortcodes.

The widgets are rendered using an external JavaScript file loaded from:
https://tradersunion.com/widgets/quotes/client/tu-widgets-quotes.js

When a widget is displayed, widget configuration parameters (such as widget type, selected assets, and language) are sent to the Traders Union service to retrieve widget data. Standard technical request data such as IP address and user-agent may also be transmitted.

Service provider:
* [Traders Union (IAFT LTD)](https://tradersunion.com/widgets/)
* [Privacy Policy](https://tradersunion.com/privacy-policy/)
* [Terms of Use](https://tradersunion.com/terms-of-use/)

= Where can I see a live demo of the widgets? =

You can view a demo here:
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CkbbmC9lKU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CkbbmC9lKU)

Live demo page:
[https://tradersunion.com/widgets/live-demo/](https://tradersunion.com/widgets/live-demo/)

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.4 =

* Fix shortcode in layout

= 1.0.3 =

* Fix shortcode preview for Elementor

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release
* Added support for 6 widget types
* Added widget list page
* Added settings page and shortcode generator
* Added shortcode handling in posts
* Improved admin panel navigation
* Fixed Technical Analysis timeframe issue
* Improved widget previews

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =

Initial plugin release.