=== NextZenMag ===

Contributors: WPInterface
Tags: custom-background, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, threaded-comments, translation-ready

Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
Version: 1.0.9
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

NextZenMag - WordPress News Magazine Theme for Blogs, Editorials, and Magazines

== Copyright ==

NextZenMag WordPress Theme, (C) 2024 WPInterface
NextZenMag is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL.

This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

== Description ==

NextZenMag is a cutting-edge WordPress theme crafted to meet diverse needs across the digital publishing landscape. Whether you’re building a sleek personal blog, a feature-packed magazine, a premium content platform, or a dynamic news website, NextZenMag adapts seamlessly to your goals. Its flexible design supports a wide range of niches, including sports, travel, lifestyle, fashion, and beyond, giving you the creative freedom to bring your vision to life. This theme combines modern, visually striking aesthetics with fully responsive layouts, ensuring an optimal user experience across devices. With one-click demo import and an extensive suite of powerful features, setting up your site is fast and straightforward. Best of all, NextZenMag eliminates technical barriers – no coding skills required. Leverage the intuitive WordPress Customizer and Elementor integration to create and personalize your website effortlessly. From ease of use to exceptional versatility, NextZenMag is designed to empower creators, brands, and businesses in building standout digital publications.

== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload Theme and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this theme support any plugins? =

NextZenMag includes support for WooCommerce and for Infinite Scroll in Jetpack.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.9 - 2026-01-05 =
* Enhancement - Added compatibility with WordPress 6.9
* Fix - Critical vulnerability in legacy WooCommerce compatibility code by removing unused and insecure AJAX handler (nextzenmag_woocommerce_add_cart_ajax).
* Fix - Implemented tamper-proof hash verification for the "Load More" pagination AJAX request to prevent query parameter modification.
* Enhancement - Added a loading spinner inside the "Load More" button for better visual feedback.
* Enhancement - Implemented smooth fade-in and slide-up animations for posts loaded via AJAX pagination.

= 1.0.8 - 2025-08-29 =
* Enhancement - Improved CSS

= 1.0.7 - 2025-07-08 =
* Enhancement - Removed the StumbleUpon icon.

= 1.0.6 - 2025-05-27 =
* Fix    - number_of_category_to_display

= 1.0.5 - 2025-04-22 =
* Enhancement -  6.8 compatibility

= 1.0.4 - 2025-03-30 =
* Fix    - Resolved section header title

= 1.0.3 - 2025-02-23 =
* Enhancement - Added a default value for date display in widgets.
* Fix - Resolved an issue with the footer URL.

= 1.0.2 - 2025-01-19 =
* Enhancement - Overall UI/UX improvements of frontend side of the theme
* Fix - custom_background default color

= 1.0.1 - 2025-01-16 =
* Enhancement - Overall UI/UX improvements of frontend side of the theme

= 1.0.0 - 2025-01-07 =
* Release - Initial Version

== Credits ==

* Based on Underscores https://underscores.me/, (C) 2012-2020 Automattic, Inc., [GPLv2 or later](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* normalize.css https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/, (C) 2012-2018 Nicolas Gallagher and Jonathan Neal, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
* Breadcrumb Trail https://themehybrid.com/plugins/breadcrumb-trail, (C) 2008 - 2017, Justin Tadlock, [GPLv2 or later](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html)
* Theme Dashboard Page Code from ColorMag Theme By ThemeGrill, We have taken a partial codebase as a base and built ours on its foundation, making significant changes. Not used as is. [GPLv3 or later](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt)
* Webfont Loader (https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader), (C) 2020 WPTT, MIT License
* Swiper.js (https://github.com/nolimits4web/swiper), (Copyright (c) 2019 Vladimir Kharlampidi, [MIT](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)


== Image Used ==
Image for theme screenshot

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