=== Trending/Popular Post Slider and Widget ===
Contributors: wponlinesupport, anoopranawat, pratik-jain, piyushpatel123, patelketan
Tags: popular post, popular posts,trending post, trending posts carousel, trending posts, trending posts carousel, popular posts slider, trending posts slider, widget, shortcodes, slider, trending posts widget, popular posts widget, counter, daily popular, page views, popular posts, statistics, top 10, top posts
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.4.1
Stable tag: 1.8
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A quick, easy way to add Popular/Trending posts slider, grid block and widget. Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block.

== Description ==

✅ Now that you have your website ready why don’t you **download** and try out this Trending/Popular Post slider to give it better functionality.

**Download Now** and WP Trending Post Slider and Widget allow you to display the most popular posts/trending posts on your blog by posts views or posts comments. Display your popular post in a page by shortcode or in a sidebar by widget with desired time range.

**Download Now** this Trending/Popular Post slider because It is proven that Trending Post sliders have been a powerful tool to present your content in a very neat manner with the help of fancy sliders and customized designs.

[FREE DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/trending-post-demo/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Trending-Popular&utm_campaign=Read-Me) | [PRO DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/prodemo/pro-featured-and-trending-post/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Trending-Popular&utm_campaign=Read-Me)

Your customer might like the professional and fancy vibe of your site with Trending Post sliders

**✅ This plugin displays your trending posts using :**

* Trending Slider (1 design)
* Trending Carousel (1 design)
* Trending Gridbox (1 design)
* Trending widget (1 design)

**Download Now** it today and explore all the features.

When you want to makeover your WordPress website theme with something extraordinary and creative, you must consider the Trending post slider.

Help your website get a slide-wise display to show the custom posts. Not just eye appealing, it is also loved by visitors as they find it quite easy to locate custom posts.

**Note:** After inserting shortcode or widget to site, if you are not seeing any post list then kindly visit blog/post section on frontend. It will store the post count on the database** 

WP Trending Post Slider and Widget will list post based on your post views or Comment Count. Once you visit post page then plugin will automatic take that post into list.

**Also added Gutenberg block support.**

= ✅ Here is the plugin shortcode example =

**Trending Slider** 

<code>[wtpsw_popular_post]</code>

**Trending Carousel** 

<code>[wtpsw_carousel]</code>

**Trending gridbox** 

<code>[wtpsw_gridbox]</code>

**To display only Trending 4 post:**

<code>[wtpsw_popular_post limit="4"]</code>
Where limit define the number of posts to display. You can use same parameter with all shortcode.

= ✅ Here is Template code =
<code><?php echo do_shortcode('[wtpsw_popular_post]'); ?> </code>
<code><?php echo do_shortcode('[wtpsw_carousel]'); ?> </code>
<code><?php echo do_shortcode('[wtpsw_gridbox]'); ?> </code>

= ✅ Use Following Trending Slider parameters with shortcode =
<code>[wtpsw_popular_post]</code>

* **Limit** : [wtpsw_popular_post limit="10"] (Display no of post in a slider)
* **Post Type** : [wtpsw_popular_post post_type="post,page"] ( Display post list of your desired post type. )
* **Post List By** : [wtpsw_popular_post view_by="views"] (Display Post list by Views or Comment count. You can use "views" OR "comment")
* **Order** : [wtpsw_popular_post order="DESC"] (Display post in a ascending or descending way. You can use "ASC" OR "DESC")
* **Post Date** : [wtpsw_popular_post showdate="true"] (Display post date. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Author** : [wtpsw_popular_post showauthor="true"] (Display post author. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Post Content** : [wtpsw_popular_post showcontent="true"] (Display post content. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Post content words limit** : [wtpsw_popular_post words_limit="title"] (Display number of words in a post content.)
* **Show Comment Count** : [wtpsw_popular_post show_comment_count="true"] (Display comment count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Hide empty comment count** : [wtpsw_popular_post hide_empty_comment_count="true"] (Display comment that having 0 count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Slider Dots** : [wtpsw_popular_post dots="true"] (Display slider dots. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Slider Arrows** : [wtpsw_popular_post arrows="true"] (Display slider arrows. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Slider Speed** : [wtpsw_popular_post speed="300"] (Controls slider speed.)
* **Autoplay** : [wtpsw_popular_post autoplay="false"]
* **Autoplay Interval** : [wtpsw_popular_post autoplayinterval="3000"]
* **extra_class** : [wtpsw_popular_post extra_class=""] (Enter extra CSS class for design customization ).

= ✅ Use Following Trending Carousel parameters with shortcode =
<code>[wtpsw_carousel]</code>

* **Limit** : [wtpsw_carousel limit="10"] (Display no of post in a slider)
* **Post Type** : [wtpsw_carousel post_type="post,page"] ( Display post list of your desired post type. )
* **Post List By** : [wtpsw_carousel view_by="views"] (Display Post list by Views or Comment count. You can use "views" OR "comment")
* **Order** : [wtpsw_carousel order="DESC"] (Display post in a ascending or descending way. You can use "ASC" OR "DESC")
* **Post Date** : [wtpsw_carousel showdate="true"] (Display post date. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Author** : [wtpsw_carousel showauthor="true"] (Display post author. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Post Content** : [wtpsw_carousel showcontent="true"] (Display post content. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Post content words limit** : [wtpsw_carousel words_limit="title"] (Display number of words in a post content.)
* **show_comment_count** : [wtpsw_carousel show_comment_count="true"] (Display comment count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Hide empty comment count** : [wtpsw_carousel hide_empty_comment_count="true"] (Display comment that having 0 count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* ** slides to show at a time** : [wtpsw_carousel slides_to_show="3"] (You can use 1,2,3,4,5 etc)
* **Slides to scroll at a time** : [wtpsw_carousel slides_to_scroll="1"] (You can use 1,2,3,4,5 etc)
* **Slider Dots** : [wtpsw_carousel dots="true"] (Display slider dots. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Slider Arrows** : [wtpsw_carousel arrows="true"] (Display slider arrows. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Slider Speed** : [wtpsw_carousel speed="300"] (Controls slider speed.)
* **Autoplay** : [wtpsw_carousel autoplay="false"]
* **Autoplay Interval** : [wtpsw_carousel autoplayinterval="3000"]
* **extra_class** : [wtpsw_carousel extra_class=""] (Enter extra CSS class for design customization ).

= ✅ Use Following Trending Gridbox parameters with shortcode =
<code>[wtpsw_gridbox]</code>

* **Limit** : [wtpsw_gridbox limit="5"] (Display no of post in a grid)
* **Post Type** : [wtpsw_gridbox post_type="post,page"] ( Display post list of your desired post type. )
* **Post List By** : [wtpsw_gridbox view_by="views"] (Display Post list by Views or Comment count. You can use "views" OR "comment")
* **Order** : [wtpsw_gridbox order="DESC"] (Display post in a ascending or descending way. You can use "ASC" OR "DESC")
* **Post Date** : [wtpsw_gridbox showdate="true"] (Display post date. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Author** : [wtpsw_gridbox showauthor="true"] (Display post author. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Post Content Limit** : [wtpsw_gridbox words_limit="title"] (Display number of words in a post content.)
* **show_comment_count** : [wtpsw_gridbox show_comment_count="true"] (Display comment count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **Hide empty comment count** : [wtpsw_gridbox hide_empty_comment_count="true"] (Display comment that having 0 count. You can use "true" OR "false")
* **extra_class** : [wtpsw_gridbox extra_class=""] (Enter extra CSS class for design customization ).

✅ **Checkout demo for better understanding**

[FREE DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/trending-post-demo/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Trending-Popular&utm_campaign=Read-Me) | [PRO DEMO](https://demo.essentialplugin.com/prodemo/pro-featured-and-trending-post/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Trending-Popular&utm_campaign=Read-Me)

✅ **Essential Plugin Bundle Deal**

[Annual or Lifetime Bundle Deal](https://www.essentialplugin.com/pricing/?utm_source=WP&utm_medium=Trending-Popular&utm_campaign=Read-Me)

= Why Use WP Trending Post Slider and Widget Plugin? =
* Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block.
* WP Trending Post Slider and Widget Plugin is made with WordPress standard.
* This plugin helps you to display popular post, trending post, what's hot on your site in a easy way.
* WP Trending Post Slider and Widget Plugin, when used effectively, is a great tool to attract your blogs visitors!

= ✅ Features include: =
* Added Gutenberg block support.
* Trending post slider
* Trending post carousel
* Trending post gridbox
* Trending post Widget
* Easy to add.
* Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block. 
* Elementor, Beaver and SiteOrigin Page Builder Native Support (New).
* Divi Page Builder Native Support (New).
* Fusion Page Builder (Avada) Native Support (New).
* Responsive.
* You can create multiple testimonial slider with different options at single page or post.
* Fully responsive. Scales with its container.
* 100% Multi Language.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the 'WP Trending Post Slider and Widget' Plugin folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory.
2. Activate the "WP Trending Post Slider and Widget" Plugin list plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Add a new page and add this short code 
* Display popular/trending posts in a slider view. 
<code>[wtpsw_popular_post]</code>
* Display popular/trending posts in a Carousel view. 
<code>[wtpsw_carousel]</code> 
* Display popular/trending posts in a Grid Block view. 
<code>[wtpsw_gridbox]</code> 

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will WP Trending Post Slider and Widget work with my theme? =

Yes, WP Trending Post Slider and Widget will work with any theme.

If you find any javascript conflict or slider not working then you can raise a support with plugin.

= Why I can not see any post at front side although I have inserted shortcode or Widget? =

WP Trending Post Slider and Widget will list post based on your post views or Comment Count. Once you visit post page then plugin will automatic take that post into list.

= Privacy & Policy =
* We have also opt-in e-mail selection , once you download the plugin , so that we can inform you and nurture you about products and its features.

== Screenshots ==

1. Front view with grid box.
2. Slider and carousel
3. Widget.
4. Widget frontend view.
5. Setting page.
6. Also work with Gutenberg shortcode block.

== Changelog ==

= 1.8 (27, Nov 2023) =
* [*] Updated analytics SDK.
* [*] Check compatibility with WordPress version 6.4.1

= 1.7 ( 29, Aug 2023 ) =
* [*] Tested up to: 6.3

= 1.6.1 ( 4, Aug 2023 ) =
* [*] Tested up to: 6.2.2
* [*] Fixed all security related issues.

= 1.6 ( 13, April 2023 ) =
* [*] Fixed some slider issue. 

= 1.5.8 ( 31, March 2023 ) =
* [*] New - Add nonce to post count in frontend side. 
* [*] Check compatibility to WordPress version 6.2.

= 1.5.7 (12, Dec 2022) =
* [*] Tested up to: 6.1.1

= 1.5.6 (08, Nov 2022) =
* [*] Tested up to: 6.1

= 1.5.5 (14, Feb 2022) =
* [*] Tested up to: 5.9 
* [*] Solved Gutenberg wp-editor widget issue.

= 1.5.4 (15, Nov 2021) =
* [*] Fix - Resolve Gutenberg WP-Editor script related issue. 
* [*] Update - Add some text and links in Readme file.

= 1.5.3 (16, Sep 2021) =
* [*] Tested up to: 5.8.1
* [*] Updated demo link

= 1.5.2 ( 20 Aug 2021 ) =
* [*] Updated all external links
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.
* [*] Fixed Blocks Initializer Issue.
* [*] Updated language file and json.

= 1.5.1 (31, May 2021) =
* [*] Tested up to: 5.7.2
* [*] Added - https link in our analytics code to avoid browser security warning

= 1.5 (05, March 2021) =
* [+] New - Added Gutenberg block support. Now use plugin easily with Gutenberg!
* [+] New - Added native shortcode support for Elementor, SiteOrigin and Beaver builder.
* [+] New - Added Divi page builder native support.
* [+] New - Added Fusion page builder native support.
* [*] Tweak - Design code improvements.
* [*] Tweak - Code optimization and performance improvements.

= 1.4 (04, Nov 2020) =
* [*] Update - Regular plugin maintenance. Updated readme file.
* [+] New - Click to copy the shortcode.
* [+] Added - Added our other Popular Plugins under Trending Post --> Install Popular Plugins From WPOS. This will help you to save your time during creating a website.
* [*] Tested up to latest version of WordPress.

= 1.3.5 (14, July 2020) =
* [*] Follow WordPress Detailed Plugin Guidelines for Offload Media and Analytics Code.

= 1.3.4 (28, May 2020) =
* [+] Added the_permalink() for slider and carousel image.

= 1.3.3 (01, Jan 2020) =
* [+] Added wp_reset_postdata() in the shortcode file.
* [*] Fixed RTL notice message in shortcode file.
* [*] Removed font-size and line-height for title form pluign CSS (Requested by users)

= 1.3.2 (26, March 2019) =
* [*] Fixed issue where author link was not working. Thanks to @harveyk123 for showing us this issue.

= 1.3.1 (18, Dec 2018) =
* [*] Update Opt-in flow.

= 1.3 (06, Dec 2018) =
* [*] Tested with WordPress 5.0 and Gutenberg.
* [*] Fixed some CSS issues.

= 1.2.4 (08, Aug 2018) =
* [*] Fix - Fatal error on plugin activation with Php 5.4

= 1.2.3 (24, Jul 2018) =
* [+] New - Added custom post type support settings. Now trending post will work only for enabled post type.
* [+] New - Added RTL support for slider and carousel.
* [*] Remove - Title attribute from the anchor tag.
* [*] Remove - 'Post Date' settings for plugin setting.
* [*] Fix - Update the algorithm of view post count and make it more accurate.
* [*] Fix - Mobile responsive issue for slider and carousel.
* [*] Fix - Some designing issues.
* [*] Fix - Some warnings with widgets while using with WordPress customizer.
* [*] Tweak - Follow some WordPress Detailed Plugin Guidelines.
* [*] Tweak - Used 'wp_reset_postdata' instead of 'wp_reset_query'.

= 1.2.2 (06/10/2017) =
* [*] Updated slick.min.js to latest version
* [*] Fixed loading of slick.css in some cases.

= 1.2.1 (18/07/2017) =
* Fix box-sizing issue for grid box

= 1.2 (10/21/2016) =
* Added 2 new shorcode 
 <code>[wtpsw_carousel]</code> Display popular/trending posts in a Carousel view.
 <code>[wtpsw_gridbox]</code> Display popular/trending posts in a Grid Block view.
* Added designs for 2 new shortcode.
* Fixed image display issue.

= 1.1 =
* Fixed some css bugs.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release.


== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.2.3 =
1.2.3 has custom post type support. After plugin update, please enable your relevant post type from plugin settings and pass them properly in shortcode and widget.