=== PreloadX - Custom Preloader ===
Contributors: vishwasr
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/vishwasr92
Tags: preloader, animation, loader, WordPress preloader, css loader
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Customize your site's preloader with multiple CSS loaders, flexible background options (colors, gradients, images), and adjustable foreground colors.
== Description ==

Enhance your WordPress site with a fully customizable preloader.

PreloadX allows you to seamlessly add a preloader to your site with multiple CSS-based preloader styles to choose from. Customize the preloader to fit your site’s design by adjusting the background color, gradient, or even uploading a custom image. For some preloader styles, you can also adjust the foreground color, though some loaders use multiple colors for visual effects and do not support this customization.

=== Key Features: ===
- **Multiple CSS preloaders** to choose from.
- **Customizable foreground color** for some preloaders.
- **Background color, gradient, or image options** for full customization.
- **Fully responsive** and works across all devices.
- **Easy-to-use settings page** for quick configuration.
- **Lightweight and optimized** for performance.
- **Compatible with any WordPress theme**.

== Installation ==
= Automatic Installation =

Automatic installation is the easiest option — WordPress will handle the file transfer, and you won’t need to leave your web browser.

To do an automatic install of PreloadX - Custom Preloader, follow these steps:

- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to the Plugins menu and click Add New.
- In the search field, type PreloadX - Custom Preloader, then click Search Plugins.
- Once you find the plugin, click Install Now. WordPress will take care of the rest.
- After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin.

= Manual Installation =

If you prefer to install manually, you can download the plugin and upload it to your server via FTP.

Follow these steps for manual installation:

- Download the PreloadX - Custom Preloader plugin zip file from the WordPress repository.
- Using your preferred FTP application, upload the plugin folder to your WordPress site’s **/wp-content/plugins/** directory.
- Once uploaded, go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to **Plugins > Installed Plugins.**
- Find PreloadX - Custom Preloader in the list and click Activate.

For more detailed instructions on manual plugin installation, refer to the [WordPress Codex on Plugin Installation](https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/#manual-plugin-installation).

Add a stylish, seamless preloading experience to your WordPress site with PreloadX, and keep your visitors engaged during page load times!

== Screenshots ==
1. Admin Settings
2. Hourglass
3. Loading Text
4. Spinner
5. Square Loader
6. Bouncing Bubbles
7. EKG Waves
8. Clock
9. Rounded Loader
10. Scaling Bubble Colors
11. Wavy Colors

== Support ==
If you're experiencing an issue, have a feature request, or would like to submit a pull request, please create a new issue on [GitHub repository](https://github.com/vishwas-r/preloadx-custom-preloader/issues). We'll review it and get back to you as soon as possible!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I customize the preloader?
Navigate to PreloadX Settings → Select desired preloader and adjust the styles as needed & click 'Save Changes'.

= Can I customize the preloader’s colors?
You can customize the **background color** of your preloader, and for some loaders, you can also adjust the **foreground color**. However, for certain preloader styles that use multiple colors to create visual effects, the foreground color customization is not available.

= Can I set a gradient or image for the background?
Yes! In addition to solid colors, you can customize the background with either a **gradient** or an **image**, giving you more flexibility to match your site’s design.

= Do I need to know any coding to use this plugin?
No coding is required! PreloadX is designed to be user-friendly, with an easy-to-use settings page where you can customize the preloader without needing to write any code.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release with 10 Preloaders.