=== WP Counter Up ===
Contributors: LogicHunt, themearth, vaskarjewel
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Tags: number counter, counter, animated numbers, counter up, stats counter, milestone counter, animated counter, wordpress counter
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 4.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WP Counter Up is a lightweight and responsive WordPress plugin that animates numbers from zero to a target value when they become visible on the screen. Perfectly designed to showcase clients, sales, achievements, and milestones.

== Description ==

Display beautifully animated counters to showcase your stats, achievements, and milestones. Smooth, responsive, and lightweight—add them anywhere using simple shortcodes or widgets.

Built by **LogicHunt**
👉 Live Demo: https://demo.logichunt.com/demohunt/wp-counter-up
📘 Documentation: https://docs.logichunt.com/wp-counter-up
🆘 Support: https://logichunt.com/support
💎 Premium Version: https://logichunt.com/product/wordpress-counter-up

== Features ==
* Lightweight and fast performance
* Fully responsive design
* Animated number counter on scroll
* Unlimited counter items
* Multiple layout options (grid & flex)
* Drag & drop item ordering
* Shortcode generator
* Multiple shortcode instances per page
* Custom icons, titles, and descriptions
* Highly customizable styling options
* Background image and overlay support
* Device-based column control
* CSS3 animation effects
* Works on all modern browsers and devices

== What Can You Count? ==
* **Integers:** 1234
* **Floats:** 1.234
* **Numbers with commas:** 1,234
* **Currency values:** $1,234.56
* **Mixed formats:** 12,345.67
* **Non-numeric content** with numbers included
* **Time-based values** (seconds, minutes, hours, days)

== Basic Fields ==
* Title
* Icon / Image
* Count Value
* Description

== Installation ==

= Via WordPress Dashboard =
1. Go to your WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "WP Counter Up"
4. Click **Install Now** and **Activate**

= Manual Upload =
1. Download `wp-counter-up.zip`
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I manage item order? =
You can easily reorder items using drag & drop or sort them by title, date, or random order from the settings panel.

== Screenshots ==
1. Frontend counter display
2. Layout preview
3. Counter animation example
4. Admin settings panel
5. Shortcode generator
6. Add new item screen
7. Layout configuration

== Changelog ==

= 4.0.0 =
* Security Hardening: Fixed stored XSS issues via output escaping and sanitization.
* Performance: Optimized Settings API for faster admin loading.
* Compatibility: Fully tested and verified with WordPress 6.9.

= 3.0.0 =
* Security enhancements
* Compatibility improvements

= 2.0.0 =
* Added shortcode generator
* Major system refactor

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 4.0.0 =
Critical security update: Fixed XSS vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend all users update to 4.0.0 immediately for enhanced site protection.