=== Accordion – Responsive Horizontal & Vertical Accordion Block ===
Contributors: bplugins, abuhayat, charlescormier, prosanta10, freemius
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Tags: block, accordion, horizontal accordion, accordion tab, Gutenberg block
Requires at least: 6.2
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 2.0.3
Requires PHP: 7.1
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Easily create responsive horizontal and vertical accordions in WordPress. Perfect for FAQs, feature lists, and professional content organization.


=== Description ===

**B Accordion** is the most flexible Gutenberg accordion block plugin for WordPress. Whether you need a simple FAQ section, a horizontal accordion, a vertical toggle, or a timeline layout — B Accordion handles it all with zero code.
 
Designed for both beginners and professionals, B Accordion delivers clean animations, full mobile responsiveness, and built-in SEO support right out of the box.

### 🚀 Boost Your Accordion SEO with Built-in FAQ Schema (JSON-LD)
 
Create SEO-friendly FAQ accordions with built-in JSON-LD FAQ Schema support. Automatically adds Google-recommended structured data to improve the chances of appearing in rich results and People Also Ask sections.
No coding or extra SEO plugin required.

[Accordion](https://bplugins.com/products/b-accordion/) | [Pricing](https://bplugins.com/products/b-accordion/pricing/) | [Support](https://bplugins.com/support/) | [Demos](https://bblockswp.com/demo/b-accordion-all-demo/)

Built specifically for the WordPress block editor, the plugin focuses on ease of use, performance, and flexibility. You can add unlimited accordion blocks, control layouts and styles, and ensure a smooth user experience across all devices.


=== Key Features – Free Version ===

- **Gutenberg Block Support**: A dedicated accordion block for the WordPress block editor that lets you add and manage accordion content visually.

- **3 Free Accordion Themes**: Includes three clean and minimalist themes suitable for FAQ sections, documentation, and general content organization.

- **Fully Responsive Design**: Ensures accordion layouts adapt smoothly to desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

- **Vertical and Horizontal Layouts: Choose how accordion panels are displayed to better match your page structure and content flow.

- **Multiple Style Variations**: Predefined layout and design variations to help you create accordion sections quickly.

- **Dynamic Content Support**: Add text, images, and links inside accordion items to create rich and flexible content areas.

- **Custom Styling Options**: Basic controls for colors, backgrounds, and font sizes to match your website’s design.

- **Smooth Transition Animations**: Clean open and close animations that improve readability and user experience.

- **Unlimited Accordions**: Create and use as many accordion blocks as needed across posts and pages.

- **Icon Support for Toggles**: Select built-in icons or upload custom icons for expand and collapse actions.

- **Fast and Lightweight**: Optimized for performance to ensure fast loading and minimal impact on site speed.

- **No Coding Required**: All settings are managed from the block sidebar, making it beginner-friendly.


=== B Accordion Pro – Unlock Advanced Features ===
The Pro version extends the free functionality with advanced layouts and premium accordion designs.

==Pro Features Include:==

- **5+ Premium Accordion Themes**: Additional professionally designed themes with modern and creative layouts.

- **Progress Timeline Theme**: A visual timeline layout for displaying step-by-step processes or progress-based content.

- **Geometric Bold Theme**: A modern accordion design featuring sharp edges, bold borders, and interactive hover effects.

- **Vertical Timeline Theme**: Designed for presenting chronological content such as milestones or project phases.

- **History Timeline Theme**: A date-focused layout ideal for showcasing historical events or company timelines.

- **Tabbed Accordion Theme**: A hybrid layout that combines tabs and accordions to organize large or complex content sections.

- **Priority Technical Support**: Faster access to developer support for assistance, fixes, and updates.



=== How to Use Accordion – Step-by-Step Guide ===
Getting started with B Accordion is quick and easy!

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==

1. **Install** and **activate** the plugin.
2. Open the page or post into WordPress block editor.
3. Add the **Accordion** block from the Widgets block category.
4. Configure content and styles from the block settings panel.
5. **Save** or **publish** your page.

Enjoy your beautifully designed collapsible content!


=== Why Use B Accordion? ===

✔ Easily create responsive accordion sections on any page or post.
✔ **SEO Optimized:** Supports schema markup to help your FAQs stand out in search engine results.
✔ Organize FAQs, feature lists, and structured content with collapsible panels.
✔ Choose between horizontal and vertical accordion layouts.
✔ Fully customizable styles including colors, icons, and typography.
✔ Smooth animations for a better user experience.
✔ No coding required – beginner-friendly and lightweight.

=== Common Use Cases ===

The B Accordion plugin is ideal for many types of WordPress websites:

✔ FAQ sections for business or service websites
✔ Product feature lists and documentation pages
✔ Step-by-step guides or process explanations
✔ Knowledge base and support pages
✔ Timeline or structured content sections

= Feedback =
- Did you like this plugin? Dislike it? Do you have a feature request? [Please share your feedback with us](mailto:support@bplugins.com 'Send feedback')


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== Installation ==

= From Gutenberg Editor: =
1. Go to the WordPress Block/Gutenberg Editor
2. Search For ** Accordion**
3. Click on the **Accordion** to add the block

= Download & Upload: =
1. Download the ** B Accordion** plugin (*.zip file*)
2. In your admin area, go to the Plugins menu and click on **Add New**
3. Click on **Upload Plugin** and choose the **`b-accordion.zip`** file and click on **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin and Enjoy!

= Manually: =
1. Download and upload the **B Accordion** plugin to the **`/wp-content/plugins/`** directory
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is  Accordion Block free? =

Yes, Accordion Block is a free Gutenberg block plugin.

= Does it work with any WordPress theme? =

Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.

= Can I change block settings? =

Yes, you can change block settings from the Gutenberg block editor's right sidebar.

= How many times can I reuse a block? =

There’s no limit. You can reuse the block unlimited times across your website—on pages, posts, or anywhere the block editor is available.

= Where can I get support? =

You can post your questions on the [support forum here](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/b-accordion/)


== Screenshots ==

1. FAQ Admin Dashboard
2. Add New FAQ (ShortCode)
3. Default Accordion
4. Theme 1 
5. Theme 2
6. Theme 3
7. Theme 4
8. Theme 5
9. Theme 6
10. Theme 7
11. Gutenberg Block Support
12. Gutenberg Block Settings


== Changelog ==

= 2.0.3 - 2026-03-07 =
* Security & Standards: 
 - Added direct file access protection (ABSPATH check) in PHP files
 - Prefixed global functions to follow WordPress coding standards
 - Improved shortcode validation
 - Updated readme.txt plugin name to match PHP header

= 2.0.2 - 2026-03-01 =
* Added: New Dashboard.

= 2.0.1 - 2026-02-05 =
* Added: Schema markup support for better SEO and rich results.

= 2.0.0 - 2025-12-24 =
* Updated with new a lot features and major updates of the plugin.

= 1.0.8 - 15 Jan, 2025 =
* Same page use multiple accordion

= 1.0.7 - 12 Jan, 2025 =
* Title problem issue fixed

= 1.0.6 - 19 Dec, 2024 =
* Create shortcode for accordion

= 1.0.6 - 19 Dec, 2024 =
* Create shortcode for accordion

= 1.0.5 - 15 Nov, 2024 =
* Fix horizontal content not display.

= 1.0.4 - 14 Nov, 2024 =
* I have added some new features.

= 1.0.3 =
* Reduce assets loads

= 1.0.2 =
* Support for HTML content

= 1.0.1 =
* Add translate feature

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release



== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 - 2025-12-24 =
* Updated with new a lot features and major updates of the plugin

= 1.0.3 =
* Reduce assets loads

= 1.0.2 =
* Support for HTML content

= 1.0.1 =
* Add translate feature

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial Release