=== AWPLife Weather Effects ===
Contributors: awordpresslife, razipathhan, hanif0991, muhammadshahid, fkfaisalkhan007, sharikkhan007, zishlife, FARAZFRANK
Donate link: https://paypal.me/awplife
Tags: weather, snow, snowfall, christmas, halloween
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 1.6.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Add animated falling effects like snow, rain, autumn leaves, and seasonal decorations to your website.

== Description ==

Weather Effect lets you add animated falling objects to your website. You can display snowfall during winter, falling leaves in autumn, rain drops, or festive decorations for holidays like Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine's Day.

The plugin works by overlaying animated elements on your pages. Visitors see these effects as they browse your site, which can help create a seasonal atmosphere or celebrate special occasions.

= Demo and Documentation =

* [Free Version Demo](https://awplife.com/demo/weather-effect-wordpress-plugin/)
* [Pro Version Demo](https://awplife.com/demo/weather-effect/)
* [Try Admin Demo](https://awplife.com/demo/weather-effect-premium-admin-demo/)
* [Documentation](https://awplife.com/wordpress-plugins/weather-effect-wordpress-plugin/)
* [Get Pro Version](https://awplife.com/account/signup/weather-effect-premium)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ffKTyBsVbw

= What This Plugin Does =

Weather Effect adds falling animation effects to your website. Here's what you can display:

* ❄️ Snow and snowflakes for winter themes
* 🍂 Falling autumn leaves
* 🌧️ Rain drops with umbrella graphics
* 🎄 Christmas decorations like Santa, bells, candy, and gifts
* 🎃 Halloween elements including bats, pumpkins, and ghosts
* 💕 Valentine's Day hearts and roses
* 🎆 New Year balloons and celebration graphics

= How It Works =

After installing the plugin, go to the Weather Effect settings page in your admin dashboard. Select the season or occasion you want, choose the falling objects, and save your settings. The effects will appear on your website immediately.

You can preview the effects before making them live using the Preview button in the settings panel.

= Free Version Features =

* Multiple seasonal themes (Christmas, Winter, Autumn, Rain)
* Snow falling animation
* Snowflake effects
* Settings panel for configuration
* Live preview option
* Works on mobile devices

= Pro Version Features =

The pro version includes additional falling objects and customization options:

**Seasonal Themes Available:**

* Christmas: Balls, Bells, Candy, Gifts, Hat, Ribbon, Santa, Sleigh, Snowman, Socks, Stars
* Winter: Snowfall, Snowflakes
* Autumn: Falling Leaves
* Spring: Spring Leaves
* Summer: Summer themed graphics
* Rain: Rain Drops, Umbrella, Clouds
* Halloween: Ghost, Bats, Moon, Pumpkin, Spider Web, Witch
* Thanksgiving: Turkey decorations
* Valentine's Day: Roses, Hearts, Balloons
* New Year: Balloons, Celebration stickers

**Additional Pro Features:**

* Control falling object size randomly
* Adjust falling speed
* Set timeout for effects
* Exclude specific pages or posts
* Upload up to 10 custom images (PNG, JPEG, GIF supported)
* Enable or disable effects easily

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What does this plugin do? =

Weather Effect adds animated falling objects to your website. These can be snowflakes, rain drops, autumn leaves, or seasonal decorations like Christmas ornaments or Halloween bats.

= Do I need to know coding? =

No. The plugin has a settings page where you select what you want to display and save. No coding is needed.

= Does it work with my theme? =

Weather Effect works with standard WordPress themes. It also works with page builders like Elementor, Divi, and Beaver Builder.

= Can I see a preview before going live? =

Yes. There is a Preview button in the settings panel. Click it to see how the effects look before saving.

= Will it affect my site speed? =

The plugin uses JavaScript to display animations. On most websites, this runs smoothly. If you notice any slowdown, you can disable the effects from the settings.

= Can I choose which pages show the effects? =

In the free version, effects appear on all pages. The pro version lets you exclude specific pages or posts.

= Can I use my own images? =

The pro version allows you to upload up to 10 custom images. Supported formats are PNG, JPEG, and GIF.

= What seasons and occasions are supported? =

The plugin includes effects for: Winter, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Rain, Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and New Year.

= Does it work on mobile? =

Yes. The animations display on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

= Where can I get help? =

Post your questions on the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/weather-effect/).

== Screenshots ==

1. Christmas snow falling effect on a website
2. New Year celebration effect with balloons
3. Admin settings page for Christmas effects
4. Winter season settings configuration
5. New Year settings page

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard
2. Search for "AWPLife Weather Effects"
3. Click Install Now, then Activate
4. Go to Weather Effect in the admin menu to configure

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
3. Upload the zip file and click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin
5. Go to Weather Effect in the admin menu

= Setting Up =

1. Go to Weather Effect in your admin menu
2. Select a season or occasion
3. Choose the falling objects
4. Adjust speed and size if needed
5. Click Preview to check the effect
6. Click Save to apply


== Changelog ==

= 1.6.0 =
* Security: Hardened administrative settings with capability checks and nonces.
* Security: Implemented robust output escaping and sanitization across all frontend effects.
* Standards: Migrated asset loading to standard WordPress hooks (wp_enqueue_scripts/wp_footer).
* Standards: Applied unique prefixes to all constants and functions to prevent namespace collisions.
* Feature: Added new "Our Themes" and "Our Plugins" submenus to showcase the ecosystem.
* Optimization: Removed unused files and optimized database queries.

= 1.5.9 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.8.3 compatibility

= 1.5.8 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.8.1 compatibility

= 1.5.7 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.2 compatibility

= 1.5.6 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility
* Fixed: Fatal error on multisite installations

= 1.5.5 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility
* Fixed: Footer bottom space and scroll bug

= 1.5.4 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.6.2 compatibility

= 1.5.3 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.6.1 compatibility

= 1.5.2 =
* Tested: WordPress 6.5.4 compatibility

= 1.5.1 =
* Fixed: Minor bug fixes
* Tested: WordPress 6.4.3 compatibility

= 1.5.0 =
* Fixed: Minor bug fixes
* Tested: WordPress 6.4.2 compatibility

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.6.0 =
Major security and performance refactor. Recommended update for all users.

= 1.5.9 =
Tested with WordPress 6.8.3 - Recommended update for all users.

= 1.5.6 =
Important: Fixed fatal error on multisite installations.

= 1.5.5 =
Fixed footer space and scroll bug. Recommended update.

= 1.4.2 =
Security improvements. Recommended update for all users.