=== Product Category Showcase for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: pluginever
Tags: woocommerce, woocommerce Category, woocommerce Category Slider, WooCommerce Category Showcase, Slider
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 2.3.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Showcase WooCommerce product categories in sliders, grids, or blocks with styling control, responsive layouts, and shortcode support

== Description ==

Product Category Showcase for WooCommerce is a powerful plugin that allows you to display your product categories in a beautiful and engaging way. Whether you run a fashion store, electronics shop, or any other type of online business, this plugin helps you highlight your categories to boost sales and improve user experience.

### Video Demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFjWdEETbAs

>[**Live Demo**](https://demo.pluginever.com/category-showcase/) |  [**Upgarde to PRO**](https://pluginever.com/plugins/woocommerce-category-showcase-pro/)  |  [**Support**](https://pluginever.com/support/)  |  [**Plugin Documentation**](https://pluginever.com/docs/woocommerce-category-showcase/)

Instead of hiding product categories in a dropdown or sidebar, this plugin puts them front and center with a stylish display that’s easy to customize and fully responsive.

### Perfect for:
* Clothing boutiques with seasonal collections.
* Gourmet food stores with multiple departments.
* Digital download shops with different file types.

With this plugin, you can create eye-catching category showcases without writing code. Simply choose a layout (Slider, Block, or Grid), pick your categories, and drop the generated shortcode anywhere on your site.

### Key benefits:
* Encourage browsing with modern category displays.
* Highlight featured or high-margin categories to increase sales.
* Provide a seamless shopping experience across desktop and mobile.
* Save time with a simple, shortcode-based setup.

### 🎯 Free Features
* **Multi-Layout Displays** – Choose Slider, Block, or Grid layouts for flexible presentation.
* **Featured & Additional Categories** – Highlight main categories and add up to 6 supporting ones.
* **Unlimited Slider Categories** – Add as many categories as you want to your carousel.
* **Responsive & Mobile Friendly** – Works beautifully across all devices.
* **Shortcode Support** – Insert showcases anywhere using [wccs_showcase id="123"].
* **Category Filtering & Sorting** – Display all or selected categories, sort by name/date/ID.
* **Customizable Card Styling** – Adjust colors, spacing, border radius, and content placement.
* **Content Toggles** – Show or hide category images, titles, descriptions, and product counts.
* **Image & Icon Settings** – Use rectangle, rounded, or circle images with hover effects.
* **Theme Compatibility** – Works with most WooCommerce themes without extra setup.

### 🚀 Pro Features
* **Advanced Layout Templates** – More styling options for sliders, grids, and blocks.
* **Ticker & Autoplay Options** – Create news-style scrolling carousels with speed controls.
* **Google Fonts & Typography** – Full font customization for headings and category titles.
* **Customizable Buttons & Hover Effects** – Add “Shop Now” buttons with custom styles.
* **Unlimited Category Sliders** – Create multiple showcases across different pages.
* **Priority Support & Updates** – Premium assistance and regular feature updates.

### 🛠️ How It Works
* **Install & Activate** – Find “Product Category Showcase for WooCommerce” in your dashboard or upload manually.
* **Create a Showcase** – Go to WC Showcases → Add New, choose a layout (Slider, Block, Grid).
* **Select Categories** – Pick featured categories or let the plugin pull all automatically.
* **Customize Styling** – Control colors, hover effects, product counts, fonts, and more.
* **Insert Shortcode** – After hitting Publish, copy the generated shortcode and paste it into any page or post.
* **Test & Iterate** – Adjust layouts and settings until your showcase looks perfect.
* **No coding required** – everything is managed inside your WordPress dashboard.

### 💡 Use Cases
* **Fashion Boutique** – Showcase seasonal collections in an autoplay slider.
* **Electronics Marketplace** – Organize dozens of departments with a clean grid layout.
* **Lifestyle Blogger** – Add a block-style showcase for a small shop section.
* **Wholesale Supplier** – Display product quantities and encourage quick ordering.

### You may also like our other plugins
>[Product Category Slider for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-category-slider-by-pluginever/) | [Product Variation Swatches for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wc-variation-swatches/) | [WC Min Max Quantities](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wc-min-max-quantities/) 

### Contribute
This may have bugs and a lack of many features. If you want to contribute to this project, you are more than welcome. For reporting any bugs or feature requests, open an issue on [Github](https://github.com/pluginever/wc-category-showcase).

== Installation ==
### Automatic Installation From WordPress Dashboard

1. Login to your admin panel.
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New.
3. Search **WooCommerce Category Showcase**.
4. Click install and activate, respectively.
5. After activation, you will see a new menu item called **WC Showcases** in your admin panel.
6. Click on **WC Showcases → Add New** to create a new showcase.
7. Choose a layout (Slider, Block, or Grid).
8. Select the categories you want to display.
9. Customize the settings as per your requirements.
10. Click Publish to save your showcase.

### Manual Installation From WordPress Dashboard

If your server is not connected to the Internet, then you can use this method:

1. Download the plugin by clicking on the Download button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
2. Login to your site's admin panel and navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
3. Click Choose File, select the plugin file, and click Install.
4. After installation, click Activate Plugin.
5. Cheers! You have successfully installed the plugin.

### Install Using FTP

If you are unable to use any of the methods due to internet connectivity and file permission issues, then you can use this method:

1. Download the plugin by clicking on the Download button above. A ZIP file will be downloaded.
2. Unzip the file.
3. Launch your favorite FTP client, such as FileZilla, FireFTP, CyberDuck, etc. If you are a more advanced user, then you can use SSH too.
4. Upload the folder to wp-content/plugins/
5. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
6. Navigate to Plugins → Installed.
7. Activate the plugin.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I display product categories in a slider? =
Create a new showcase, choose the desired layout (Slider, Block, or Grid), select the categories you want to display, and publish it. Then insert the generated shortcode [wccs_showcase id="123"] into any page or post where you want the showcase to appear.

= My showcase isn’t showing categories. What should I check? =
Ensure you have selected categories in the showcase settings. If you’re using the free version, make sure you have at least one category with products. Also, check that your theme supports WooCommerce and that the plugin is activated.

= Can I customize the grid or block layouts? =
Yes, you can customize the grid and block layouts by adjusting the settings in the showcase editor. You can change colors, spacing, border radius, and toggle visibility for images, titles, descriptions, and product counts.

= Does it work with Elementor and Gutenberg? =
Absolutely. Use the shortcode block in Gutenberg or the shortcode widget in Elementor to insert your category showcases anywhere on your site. The plugin is designed to be compatible with all major page builders.

= What’s the difference between free and pro? =
The free version includes basic layouts and styling. Pro adds advanced templates, ticker carousels, Google Fonts, button customization, and premium support.

= How do I get support? =
For support, please visit our [Support Forum](https://pluginever.com/support/) or [Contact Us](https://pluginever.com/contact-us/). We’re here to help with any issues you encounter.

= Is there a live demo? =
Yes, you can view a live demo of the plugin [here](https://demo.pluginever.com/category-showcase/). This will give you a good idea of how the showcases look and function.

= Can I use this plugin with any WooCommerce theme? =
Yes, the Product Category Showcase for WooCommerce is designed to be compatible with most WooCommerce themes. However, some themes may have specific styles that could affect the appearance of the showcases. We recommend testing it with your theme to ensure everything looks as expected.

= How do I upgrade to the Pro version? =
You can upgrade to the Pro version by visiting our [Pro Plugin Page](https://pluginever.com/plugins/woocommerce-category-showcase-pro/) and purchasing a license. After purchase, you will receive a download link and license key. Install the Pro version by uploading it to your WordPress site, and then enter the license key in the plugin settings to unlock all premium features.

== Screenshots ==
1. WooCommerce category showcase
2. Add new showcase
3. Edit showcase
4. Example showcase

== Changelog ==
= 2.3.1 (15th April 2026) =
* Fix - Resolved minor issues.
* Enhance - Update the plugin notices.
* Compatibility - Checked compatibility with the latest version of WooCommerce (v10.7).

= 2.3.0 (11th March 2026) =
* Fix - Resolved known issues.
* Compatibility - Checked compatibility with the latest version of WordPress (v6.9.3) and WooCommerce (v10.6).

= 2.2.9 (15th February 2026) =
* Fix - Sliders are not properly working issue resolved.

= 2.2.8 (10th February 2026) =
* Fix - Resolved minor issues.
* Compatibility - Checked compatibility with the latest version of WordPress (v6.9) and WooCommerce (v10.4).

= 2.2.7 (24th November 2025) =
* Enhance: Improved readme content clarity and removed promotional language per guidelines.
* Enhance: Update the plugin notices.
* Compatibility - Checked compatibility with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce (v10.3).

= 2.2.6 (23rd October 2025) =
* Enhance: Update the plugin notices.
* Compatibility - Compatible with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 2.2.5 (15th October 2025) =
* Fix - Resolved known issues.
* Compatibility - Compatible with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 2.2.3 (7th July 2025) =
* Fix - Resolved slider pagination style issues.
* Fix - Resolved slider button style issues.

= 2.2.2 (3rd July 2025) =
* Fix - Resolved few known issues.
* Compatibility - Compatible with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 2.2.1 (19th May 2025) =
* Fix - Image not zooming on hover.
* Security - Fixed security issues.

= 2.2.0 (24th April 2025) =
* New - Rebuilt the plugin with new features and look.
* Enhanced - Improved the performance of the plugin.
* Compatibility - Compatible with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce.

= 2.0.7 =
* Fix - Resolved known issues
* Compatible – Compatibility with WP Latest version
* Compatible – Compatibility with WC Latest version

= 2.0.6 =
* Fix - Resolved known issues
* Compatible – Compatibility with WP Latest version
* Compatible – Compatibility with WC Latest version

= 2.0.5 =
* Fix - Resolved known issues
* Compatible – Compatibility with WP Latest version
* Compatible – Compatibility with WC Latest version

= 2.0.4 =
* Fix - Resolved known issues.
* Fix – Compatibility with WP v6.6.1
* Fix – Compatibility with WC v9.2.2

= 2.0.3 =
* Fix - Resolved metabox issues. 

= 2.0.2 =
* Fix - Resolved some known issues. 

= 2.0.1 =
* Fix - Woocommerce HPOS issue.
* Fix - Resolved some known issues. 

= 2.0.0 =
* Enhance - Update framework.

= 1.1.8 =
* Enhance - Added support for WooCommerce 7.1

= 1.1.6 =
* Fix - Fix typo
* Fix - Notice when no additional category selected
* Fix – Compatibility with WP v6.0
* Fix – Compatibility with WC v6.5.1
* Enhance - Additional category link hover background and text color

= 1.1.5 =
* Fix – Compatibility with WP v5.7.2
* Fix – Compatibility with WC v5.3.0

= 1.1.4 =
* Enhance - Add support WPML
* Enhance - Add support optimote-wp
* Fix - Translation not working

= 1.1.3 =
* Fix - conflict with nextgen gallery
* Fix - upgrade to pro message with pro version
* Fix - Slider navigation button
* WC compatibility with 4.3.1
* WP compatibility with 5.4.2

= 1.1.2 =
* WC compatibility with 3.8.1
* WP compatibility with 5.3.2

= 1.1.1 =
* WC compatibility with 3.7.1
* WP compatibility with 5.2.4
* Fix conflict Smush Image Optimization plugin

= 1.1.0 =
* WC compatibility with 3.7.0
* WP compatibility with 5.2.3
* Fix error when additional category empty 
* Fix Warning when woocommerce not installed

= 1.0.9 =
* WC compatibility with 3.6.5
* WP compatibility with 5.2.2

= 1.0.8 =
* [Fix] Title show hide not working
* WC compatibility with 3.6.2
* WP compatibility with 5.1.1

= 1.0.7 =
* Remove accidentally added debug code

= 1.0.6 =
* Image height fix
* Compatibility fix with WC v3.4.5

= 1.0.5 =
* Image height fix
* Compatibility fix with WP v4.9.8

= 1.0.4 =
* Bootstrap compatible
* Category description height fix
* Placeholder image added

= 1.0.3 =
* WooCommerce compatibility fix
* Improved UI
* Fix the Loading issue
* Fix height issue

= 1.0.1 =
* Fix the dynamic image and description
* Feature Default category image

= 1.0.0 =
* First release

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.0.0 =
Re-built the plugin with new features and a new look so that you can use it with the latest version of WordPress and WooCommerce. Please update to the latest version and enjoy the new features. This is a major update and we recommend that you back up your site before updating.
