=== Category Image Manager by DevDesignDazzle ===
Contributors: DevDesignDazzle
Tags: category image, categories images, category image manager, taxonomy image, category thumbnails
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Category Image Manager by DevDesignDazzle is a lightweight WordPress plugin to add images to WordPress categories.

== Description ==
Category Image Manager by DevDesignDazzle enhances your WordPress site! Easily add images to categories for stunning pages, archives, and menus. This lightweight plugin lets you upload category images via the admin panel and display them anywhere with a simple function. Perfect for bloggers, e-commerce, and custom themes. Supports multiple image sizes (thumbnail, medium, large, full) and future-ready for premium upgrades. Boost your site’s visuals—install now!

== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/category-image-manager-by-devdesigndazzle`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Go to Posts > Categories to add images to your categories

== Usage ==
1. **Add Images**: Navigate to Posts > Categories, edit or create a category, and use the "Category Image" field to upload an image.
2. **Display Images**: Use this function in your theme files:
<?php if (function_exists('dddCatImageManager_get_category_image')) { echo dddCatImageManager_get_category_image($category_id); } ?>
3. **Category Archives Example**: Add this to `archive.php` or `category.php` after `get_header()`:
<?php $category_id = get_queried_object_id(); if (is_category() && function_exists('dddCatImageManager_get_category_image')) { $category_image = dddCatImageManager_get_category_image($category_id); if (!empty($category_image)) { echo '<div class="ddd-category-image">' . $category_image . '</div>'; } } ?>
4. **Image Sizes**: Customize with sizes like `'thumbnail'`, `'medium'`, `'large'`, or `'full'`:
<?php echo dddCatImageManager_get_category_image($category_id, 'thumbnail'); ?>

== Support ==
* Plugin Website: [DevDesignDazzle](https://devdesigndazzle.com)
* [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/category-image-manager-by-devdesigndazzle/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add images to categories? =
Go to Posts > Categories, edit a category, and upload an image in the "Category Image" field.

= How do I display category images in my theme? =
Use `dddCatImageManager_get_category_image($category_id)` in your theme files—see Usage section for examples.

= Can I use different image sizes? =
Yes, pass a size parameter like `'thumbnail'`, `'medium'`, `'large'`, or `'full'` to the function.

= Where can I get support? =
Visit DevDesignDazzle.com for help or future premium features.

== Screenshots ==
1. Adding an image in the category creation screen.
2. Editing a category with the image upload field.
3. Help menu in WordPress admin showing usage instructions.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0 =
* Initial release with category image upload and display functionality.

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
Initial release—no upgrades yet, just install and enjoy!

== Privacy ==
Category Image Manager by DevDesignDazzle does not collect or store any personal data.