=== WP Counter Up – Animated Number Counter & Milestone Showcase ===

Contributors: LogicHunt, themearth, vaskarjewel

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Tags: counter up, animated counter, number counter, stats counter, milestone counter, wordpress counter, fun facts, statistic counter, animated stats, shortcode counter, business counter

Requires at least: 5.5

Tested up to: 7.0

Stable tag: 4.2.0

License: GPLv2 or later

License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

WP Counter Up is a lightweight, responsive, and high-performance WordPress plugin that animates numbers from zero to a target value as they scroll into view — perfect for showcasing milestones, statistics, achievements, sales, clients, and business growth.

== Description ==

Turn your numbers into a visual story with beautifully animated counters designed to capture attention and improve engagement.

Whether you're a freelancer highlighting completed projects, a digital agency showcasing client success, an eCommerce store displaying products sold, or a business presenting company milestones, WP Counter Up helps transform static numbers into dynamic visual experiences.

Built with performance and flexibility in mind, the plugin delivers smooth scroll-triggered animations while remaining lightweight, responsive, and easy to customize — no coding required.

### WP Counter Up by [LogicHunt.com](https://logichunt.com)

>[__Live Demo__](https://demo.logichunt.com/demohunt/wp-counter-up) | [__Documentation__](https://docs.logichunt.com/wp-counter-up) | [__Support__](https://logichunt.com/support) | [__Get Pro Version__](https://logichunt.com/product/wordpress-counter-up)

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== Why Choose WP Counter Up? ==

* Lightweight and optimized for performance
* Smooth animated number counting on scroll
* SEO-friendly and responsive design
* Easy shortcode integration anywhere on your site
* Flexible layouts with Grid and Flexbox support
* Works perfectly with Gutenberg and page builders
* Developer-friendly yet beginner-friendly
* Modern, clean, and customizable design controls
* Fully tested with WordPress 7.0
* Cross-browser and mobile compatible

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== ✅ FREE VERSION FEATURES ==

### Core Counter Features

* Scroll-triggered animated number counters
* Smooth count-up animation from zero to target value
* Support for integers, floats, commas, currency values, and mixed formats
* Unlimited counter items
* Lightweight frontend rendering for faster loading

### Layout & Display

* Multiple layout styles: Grid and Flexbox
* Fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile
* Device-based column controls
* Background image and overlay support
* Works with all modern WordPress themes

### Counter Items

* Add icons, images, titles, and descriptions
* Drag & drop item ordering
* Flexible content arrangement
* Clean and modern frontend display

### Shortcode System

* Built-in shortcode generator
* Multiple shortcode instances per page
* Paste counters anywhere using shortcodes
* Compatible with Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, and other page builders

### Styling & Animation

* CSS3 animation effects
* Custom spacing and layout settings
* Responsive design controls
* Modern hover-ready layouts

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== ⭐ PRO VERSION FEATURES ==

Unlock advanced layouts, styling, animations, and powerful customization options with the [Pro Version](https://logichunt.com/product/wordpress-counter-up/).

### Advanced Counter Controls

* Custom animation duration
* Animation delay controls
* Category filtering per shortcode
* Item limit control
* Sorting options: Drag & Drop, Title, Date, or Random

### Flexible Content Layouts

* 11 content order combinations
* Left icon layouts and title-first layouts
* Individual item height controls
* Enable or disable titles and descriptions

### Advanced Styling Options

* 50+ entrance and hover animations
* Floating animation effects
* Hover grayscale and box shadow effects
* Typography controls for numbers, titles, and descriptions
* Full control over spacing, padding, borders, radius, and backgrounds

### Section Header Builder

* Section title and subtitle support
* Typography and color customization
* Header alignment options
* Margin and spacing controls

### Background & Section Controls

* Background image settings
* Background attachment controls
* Overlay color with opacity
* Section width and container controls
* Section margin and padding customization

### Responsive Controls

* Independent column settings for:
	* Large Desktop
	* Desktop
	* Tablet
	* Mobile

### Preloader Support

* Enable section preloaders
* Custom preloader background colors and icons

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== Perfect For ==

* Digital agencies
* Business websites
* eCommerce stores
* SaaS landing pages
* Non-profit organizations
* Startup websites
* Corporate KPI displays
* Portfolio websites
* Marketing campaigns
* Event and milestone showcases

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== What Can You Count? ==

* **Integers:** 1234
* **Floats:** 1.234
* **Numbers with commas:** 1,234
* **Currency values:** $1,234.56
* **Percentage values:** 95%
* **Mixed formats:** 12,345.67
* **Time-based values:** hours, days, minutes, seconds
* **Non-numeric content** containing numbers

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== Basic Counter Item Fields ==

* Title
* Icon / Image
* Count Value
* Description

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== Getting Started ==

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Go to Counter Up → Add New
3. Create your counter items
4. Open the Shortcode Generator
5. Generate and copy your shortcode
6. Paste the shortcode anywhere on your site

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== Installation ==

= Via WordPress Dashboard =

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for "WP Counter Up"
3. Click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin

= Manual Upload =

1. Download `wp-counter-up.zip`
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Upload the ZIP file
4. Click Install Now
5. Activate the plugin

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I add counters to my website? =

Create your counter items from the WordPress dashboard, generate a shortcode using the Shortcode Generator, and paste the shortcode into any page, post, widget, or page builder section.

= Can I display multiple counter groups on one page? =

Yes. You can create unlimited shortcode groups and place multiple counter sections anywhere on your site.

= Does the plugin work with Elementor or Divi? =

Yes. WP Counter Up works perfectly with Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, WPBakery, and most modern WordPress page builders.

= Can I customize layouts and colors? =

Absolutely. You can customize layouts, colors, typography, spacing, animations, backgrounds, overlays, and responsive column settings.

= Is the plugin mobile responsive? =

Yes. All counter layouts are fully responsive and optimized for desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

= What number formats are supported? =

The plugin supports integers, decimals, commas, currency symbols, percentages, and mixed numeric content.

= Is the Pro version a separate plugin? =

Yes. The Pro version is an add-on plugin that extends the functionality of the free version.

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== Screenshots ==

1. Animated counter showcase on frontend
2. Responsive counter layouts
3. Counter animation example
4. Admin settings panel
5. Shortcode generator interface
6. Add new counter item screen
7. Grid and flex layout variations

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== Changelog ==

= 4.2.0 =

* Compatibility: Fully tested and verified with WordPress 7.0.

= 4.0.0 =

* Security hardening improvements
* Fixed stored XSS vulnerabilities
* Optimized Settings API performance
* Improved frontend rendering
* Tested with WordPress 6.9

= 3.0.0 =

* Security enhancements
* Compatibility improvements
* Better responsive behavior

= 2.0.0 =

* Added shortcode generator
* Major plugin architecture improvements

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 4.2.0 =

Recommended update for improved compatibility and WordPress 7.0 support.

= 4.0.0 =

Important security update. Strongly recommended for all users.