=== Acknowledgify ===
Contributors: madeneat
Tags: acknowledgments, meta tags, footer links, humans.txt, credits
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 8.0 
Stable tag: 1.1.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Website: https://acknowledgify.com/

Acknowledgify lets agencies, freelancers, and developers add credits to WordPress sites via humans.txt, meta tags, and footer links.

== Description ==

**Give credit where it's due!** Acknowledgify is a lightweight and flexible plugin that allows developers, freelancers, and agencies to showcase their contributions to a website.

Key features include:

* **humans.txt Generator** – Automatically create a virtual `humans.txt` file to recognize contributors such as developers, designers, and agencies.
* **Meta Tags for Acknowledgment** – Insert author, designer, developer, and publisher meta tags dynamically into the `<head>` section.
* **Customizable Footer Link** – Add a discreet, styled acknowledgment link in the footer with flexible placement options:
  - **Auto-Insert**: Automatically place the link at the bottom of the site.
  - **Shortcode**: Use `[acknowledgify_madeby_footer]` in any post, page, or widget for custom placement.
  - **PHP Snippet**: Manually insert the acknowledgment via `<?php if (function_exists('acknowledgify_display_madeby_footer')) { echo acknowledgify_display_madeby_footer(); } ?>`.
* **Lightweight & Compatible** – Designed for performance, fully compatible with WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 8.0+.
* **Built to be Translated** – Includes translations and supports further multilingual setups.
* **Export/Import Features** – Simplify plugin setup across multiple websites with seamless export and import functionality.

With Acknowledgify, you can showcase your work in a non-intrusive way while maintaining flexibility over how and where the acknowledgment appears.

Translation-Ready & Multilingual Support:
Acknowledgify is fully **translation-ready** and supports multiple languages via WordPress.org’s translation system. Translations will be automatically downloaded based on your site’s language settings.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `acknowledgify` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **Settings > Acknowledgify** to configure your acknowledgment settings.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is a `humans.txt` file? =
A `humans.txt` file is a simple text file placed at the root of a website to credit the people and technologies behind it.

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =
No. Acknowledgify is lightweight and dynamically generates the acknowledgments without unnecessary database queries or file writes.

= Can I customize the acknowledgment text? =
Yes! The plugin provides customizable templates for `humans.txt`, meta tags, and footer text.

= Will it work with my theme? =
Acknowledgify is tested with major themes and page builders like Gutenberg, Elementor, Bricks, and Divi. If your theme has custom footer structures, manual placement options are available.

= Is this plugin translation-ready? =
Yes! Acknowledgify is fully translation-ready and supports automatic translations via translate.wordpress.org.

= What options are available for inserting the footer link? =
Acknowledgify provides three flexible options for inserting the footer acknowledgment link:
  - **Auto-Insert**: Automatically adds the acknowledgment link at the bottom of the website.
  - **Shortcode**: Use `[acknowledgify_madeby_footer]` within posts, pages, or widgets for precise placement.
  - **PHP Snippet**: Developers can manually insert the acknowledgment link within theme files using `<?php if (function_exists('acknowledgify_display_madeby_footer')) { echo acknowledgify_display_madeby_footer(); } ?>`.
  - These options provide full control, making it easy to integrate the acknowledgment into various layouts.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.]( https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/3a9d793f-7b14-4e36-9139-dcde6f4d267f )


== Screenshots ==
1. Plugin settings page - humans.txt settings for agency.
2. Plugin settings page - Meta tag options.
3. Plugin settings page - Footer link auto-insert option.
4. Plugin settings page - Footer link shortcode option.
5. Plugin settings page - Footer link PHP snippet option.
6. Plugin settings page - Footer link General settings Import/Export.
7. Plugin settings page - humans.txt custom settings.
8. Plugin settings page - humans.txt freelancer settings.


== Changelog ==

= 1.1.4 =
* Security patches

= 1.1.3 =
* Added VDP disclaimer

= 1.1.2 =
* Permalink redirect issue fix

= 1.1.1 =
* Minor fixes for settings import/export feature

= 1.1.0 =
* Added Export/Import feature to easily back up and restore plugin settings.
* Upgraded the plugin interface for a modern and user-friendly experience.
* Enabled basic HTML tags in the "Display Text" field for Footer Link Settings.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Links ==

- [Plugin Website](https://acknowledgify.com/)
- [Suggest Features](https://acknowledgify.com/)
- [humans.txt](https://humanstxt.org/)

== Support ==

For documentation and support, visit:  
[https://acknowledgify.com](https://acknowledgify.com)

== License & Credits ==

This plugin is licensed under **GPL-2.0+**.  
Inspired by the **humans.txt initiative**.
