﻿===  Elfi Masonry – Filterable Portfolio & Masonry Gallery Addon for Elementor ===
Plugin Name: Elfi Masonry – Filterable Portfolio & Masonry Gallery Addon for Elementor
Contributors: sharabindu
Tags: elementor, filter gallery, portfolio filter,  elementor addon, gallery masonry,
Donate link: https://sharabindu.com/donation/
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9.4
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.5.5
Version: 1.5.5
Domain Path: /languages
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

"ELFI Masonry Addon" is a filterable and gallery showcase addon for Elementor page builder.

== Description ==

ELFI Masonry is a feature-rich **Elementor Masonry Gallery & Filterable Portfolio Addon** designed for showcasing portfolios, products, blog posts, or any custom post type. It helps you create dynamic, category-based filters and visually appealing image galleries with full Elementor styling options.




[Try the Demo](https://elfi.woocommercebarcode.com/ "Pro Demo ELFI masonry Addon") | [Premium version](https://sharabindu.com/plugins/elfi-masonry-addon/) | [Documents](https://elfi.woocommercebarcode.com/docs/introduction/ "Documents")


###Preview ElFI Masonry Addon For Elementor
[youtube https://youtu.be/XvFWej5Go5M]

The addon includes:

- Filter Masonry Widget (Post-based masonry with category filter)
- Gallery Masonry Widget (Custom image gallery masonry)

Both widgets are fully responsive, SEO-friendly, and work with any Elementor-compatible theme.

== Filter Masonry Widget ==

The Filter Masonry widget lets you create filterable masonry layouts based on WordPress post types. Categories automatically become filter buttons, allowing users to sort items instantly.

=== Features of Filter Masonry ===

= Post Type Based Showcase =
Create category-based showcases for:
- Products (WooCommerce)
- Blog Posts
- Portfolio items
- Custom post types

= Two Sorting Methods =
1. Category Sorting  
   Displays category-specific items with filter buttons.

2. Post Type Sorting  
   Displays all items under the selected post type without a filter bar.

= Category Filter Support =
When users click a category button, only items from that category are displayed. Ideal for creating:
- Product filters
- Portfolio filters
- Blog post filters
- Service filters

== Gallery Masonry Widget ==

The Gallery Masonry widget allows you to create a beautiful **custom image masonry gallery** without needing posts or categories. All items are added directly from the Elementor editor.

=== Features of Gallery Masonry ===

= Add Unlimited Items =
Add as many gallery items as needed. Each item can include:
- Image
- Title / Caption
- Link
- Popup content

= Custom Title and Images =
Each gallery item can have a custom:
- Image
- Text/Title
- URL
- Popup content

= Item Link Support =
Hovering over each item reveals a link icon that opens a custom URL.

= Popup Content Options =
Each item can display pop-up elements such as:
- Popup Image
- Popup Video (YouTube/Vimeo)
- Popup Shortcode
- Popup HTML
- Popup Map Embed
- Popup content with image gallery

= Preview & Buy Links =
Perfect for product showcases. Add:
- Preview button
- Buy Now button
- Any custom link

== Other Features ==

- Portfolio Filter
- Post Filter
- Product Filter
- Custom Post Type Support
- Change permalink slug for "elfi-masonry-addon"
- Fully responsive layout
- Popup image viewer
- 2, 3, and 4-column layouts
- Read More button option
- Cross-browser compatibility
- Lightweight and fast
- Well documented

== Premium Features ==

The premium version includes even more advanced controls:

- Freestyle masonry with 10+ premium styles
- Gallery Masonry with 10 extra professional layouts
- Custom post type full support
- 14+ layout animations
- Popup video support (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Popup shortcode support
- Popup raw HTML support
- Popup embed (map, iframe, code)
- Custom popup icons
- Popup content with image gallery
- AJAX-based infinite scroll pagination
- 12+ filter button styles
- More customization options and templates

== Privacy ==

ELFI Masonry does not collect, store, or transmit any user data.  
It does not connect to any external service.  
This is an addon built exclusively for the Elementor Page Builder.

== Feedback ==

We welcome your suggestions and feedback.  
If you enjoy using ELFI Masonry, please leave a positive review and share your experience.

### And many more things are waiting for you to discover

[GET PRO VERSION](https://sharabindu.com/plugins/elfi-masonry-addon)

== Installation ==


1. Go to the **Plugins** menu in your WordPress dashboard and click **Add New**.
2. In the search bar, type **“Elfi Masonry Filter”**.
3. Click **Install Now** next to the plugin name.
4. Once installed, click **Activate** to enable the plugin on your site.

**Alternatively:**

* Download the plugin ZIP file from the WordPress plugin directory.
* Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin**.
* Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click **Install Now**.
* Activate the plugin after installation.



== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is the Elfi Masonry Addon? =
Elfi Masonry Addon is a WordPress plugin that allows you to create responsive, filterable masonry grid galleries easily. It’s designed for photo galleries, portfolios, and stylish content grids.

= Is Elfi Masonry Addon mobile-friendly? =
Yes! The plugin is fully responsive and works beautifully across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
= Can I add filters to my masonry gallery? =
Absolutely. Elfi Masonry Addon lets you add category-based filters so visitors can sort and view images by category in real-time.

= Can I use multiple masonry galleries on one website? =
A. Yes, you can create and display multiple masonry galleries on the same website without conflicts.

= Is the plugin compatible with any WordPress theme? = 
Yes — Elfi Masonry Addon is designed to work with any well-coded WordPress theme.

= Is the plugin compatible with any WordPress theme? = 
Yes — Elfi Masonry Addon is designed to work with any well-coded WordPress theme.


= Will Elfi Masonry Addon work only with Elementor Page Builder? =

Yes, it is an Elementor addon plugin, and it will work only on the Elementor Free and Elementor Pro versions. 

= Does it work along with other Elementor Addons? = 

Yes, of course. You can use it very well with other Elementor addons or extensions



== Screenshots ==
1. Filter Masonry
2. Filter Masonry
3. GalleryMasonry
4. GalleryMasonry


== Changelog ==


= 1.5.5 =
- Update: Compatibility Update
= 1.5.4 =
- Update: Compatibility Update
= 1.5.3 =
- Update: Compatibility Update
= 1.5.2 =
- Update: Compatibility Update
= 1.5.1 =
- Update: FontAwesome Icon Update
= 1.5.0 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.4.0 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.3.0 =
- New: Add WooCommerce Product Support
= 1.2.0 =
- New: Add Galley Masonry addon
= 1.1.2 =
- New: Display items with categories or without categories
= 1.1.6 =
- New: Allows changing the permalink 'elfi-masonry-addon', an option has been added
= 1.1.5 =
- Fix: fixing filterable Issues
= 1.0.4 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.0.3 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.0.2 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.0.1 =
- Update: Compatibility update
= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release


