=== ZenRead – Reading Progress Bar & Estimated Time ===
Contributors: tusherikbal
Tags: reading time, progress bar, scroll to top, readability, zenread
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

ZenRead is a lightweight and secure plugin that adds a sleek reading progress bar and an estimated reading time indicator to your WordPress posts. It helps in reducing bounce rates and improving engagement by giving readers a clear visual of their progress.

By showing how long a post will take to read and providing a smooth scrolling experience, ZenRead enhances the overall readability of your site.

=== Key Features ===
* **Reading Progress Bar:** A smooth, customizable bar at the top of the page that tracks reading progress.
* **Estimated Reading Time:** Automatically calculates and displays the reading time based on word count.
* **Scroll to Top Button:** A customizable button with Dashicons support to help users navigate back to the top.
* **Fully Customizable:** Easily change colors, bar height, padding, and margins from the settings page.
* **Performance Focused:** Built with vanilla JavaScript and clean PHP, ensuring zero impact on site speed.
* **Secure:** Fully follows WordPress.org security standards with data sanitization and escaping.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `zenread` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Access the settings via the 'Reading Tool' menu in your WordPress dashboard.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it work on pages? =
ZenRead is currently optimized for single posts to provide the most accurate reading metrics.

= Can I customize the colors? =
Yes, you can fully customize the progress bar color, reading time background, and text colors from the settings panel.

== Screenshots ==

1. ZenRead settings dashboard with full customization options.
2. Reading progress bar and estimated time box on a live post.
3. The sleek and responsive Scroll to Top button.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1 =
* Rebranded to ZenRead for better identity and uniqueness.
* Added full data sanitization and security escaping.
* Improved CSS for full-width reading time container.
* Fixed scroll-to-top icon visibility issues.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.

= 1.2 =
* Fix a simple issue

= 1.3 =
* Banner change