=== Advanced Image Slider & Carousel === Contributors: rajubdpro Donate link: https://profiles.wordpress.org/rajubdpro/ Tags: slider, carousel, swiper, elementor, gallery Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 7.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.1.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Create beautiful, fast, and fully customizable image carousels with a shortcode or Elementor — no coding required. == Description == **Advanced Image Slider & Carousel** helps you add a polished, mobile-friendly carousel to any WordPress page in minutes. Whether you manage a business site, portfolio, landing page, or online store, you can showcase hero banners, product highlights, testimonials, or campaign visuals with clean controls and a modern Swiper-powered experience. The plugin is built for everyday WordPress users and developers alike: use the simple shortcode workflow, or design slides visually with the Elementor widget when Elementor is installed. = Why choose Advanced Image Slider & Carousel? = * **Easy to use** — create slides in the admin, then place them with one shortcode * **Modern performance** — powered by Swiper for smooth touch, loop, and autoplay behavior * **Design control** — change colors, overlay, buttons, arrows, and pagination without custom CSS * **Elementor ready** — optional widget with per-widget settings and custom slide content * **Theme friendly** — scoped styles that respect your theme instead of overriding the whole site * **Compatible** — tested with current WordPress releases and follows WordPress coding practices = Key features = * Responsive carousel that looks great on desktop, tablet, and mobile * Autoplay, infinite loop, transition speed, and multiple effects (slide, fade, cube, coverflow, flip) * Responsive slides-per-view controls for desktop, tablet, and mobile * Navigation arrows and pagination (bullets, fraction, or progress bar) * Per-slide image, title, subtitle, description, and call-to-action button * Global Settings page for carousel behavior and a complete color system * Shortcode: `[AWP-SLIDER]` * Elementor widget: use CPT slides or build custom slides with a repeater * Keyboard navigation, grab cursor, pause on hover, and centered slides options = Perfect for = * Homepage hero banners * Product or service showcases * Portfolio and photography galleries * Campaign and seasonal promotions * Feature highlights and announcement sections = Privacy and trust = Advanced Image Slider & Carousel does **not** collect personal data, does **not** phone home, and does **not** require an external account. Assets are loaded from your own WordPress site. Your slide content stays under your control. = Getting help = 1. Read the FAQ below for the most common setup questions. 2. Make sure each slide has an image (featured image for CPT slides). 3. Visit the plugin settings under **AWP Sliders → Settings** for carousel and color options. If you find the plugin useful, please consider leaving a review. Feedback helps improve the plugin for everyone. == Installation == = Automatic installation = 1. Go to **Plugins → Add New** in your WordPress admin. 2. Search for **Advanced Image Slider & Carousel**. 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. = Manual installation = 1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. Go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**. 3. Upload the ZIP, install, and activate. = After activation = 1. Go to **AWP Sliders → Add New**. 2. Add a title, description, featured image, optional subtitle, and button details. 3. Publish your slides. 4. Add the shortcode `[AWP-SLIDER]` to any page or post. 5. Optional: open **AWP Sliders → Settings** to configure autoplay, effects, and colors. 6. Optional: in Elementor, drag the **AWP Slider** widget and choose CPT or custom slides. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need coding skills? = No. Create slides from the WordPress admin and display them with the `[AWP-SLIDER]` shortcode. If you use Elementor, you can also manage everything visually inside the editor. = Does this plugin require Elementor? = No. Elementor is optional. The shortcode works with any standard WordPress theme. The Elementor widget is available only when Elementor is active. = How do I add the slider to a page? = Create at least one slide under **AWP Sliders**, then paste `[AWP-SLIDER]` into the page content. With Elementor, add the **AWP Slider** widget to your layout. = Why is my slide not showing? = Every slide needs an image. For CPT slides, set a **Featured Image**. For Elementor custom slides, upload an image in the slide repeater. Slides without images are skipped on purpose. = Can I change colors and styles? = Yes. Use **AWP Sliders → Settings → Colors** for global defaults. In Elementor, you can override colors, typography, button styles, and navigation for each widget instance. = Can I show more than one slide at a time? = Yes. In Settings (or Elementor carousel controls), set **Slides per view** for desktop, tablet, and mobile. You can also adjust spacing and centered slides. = Will it slow down my website? = The plugin loads Swiper and slider assets only when needed for pages that use the slider. Keep slide images optimized for best performance. = Is it compatible with the latest WordPress? = Yes. Advanced Image Slider & Carousel is tested up to WordPress 7.0 and requires PHP 7.4 or higher. = Where is my data stored? = Slide content is stored in your WordPress database as custom post type entries and plugin settings. Nothing is sent to third-party servers by this plugin. = How do I report a bug or request a feature? = Use the WordPress.org support forum for the plugin. Clear steps to reproduce, screenshots, and your WordPress/PHP versions help us respond faster. == Screenshots == 1. Frontend carousel with overlay content and call-to-action button 2. AWP Sliders admin list for managing slides 3. Slide editor with subtitle and button fields 4. Global Settings — carousel behavior options 5. Global Settings — color system controls 6. Elementor widget with content and style controls 7. Elementor widget with content slider controls 8. In Elementor widget All color controls system == Changelog == = 1.1.0 = * Replaced the legacy engine with a modern Swiper carousel * Added a full Settings page for carousel behavior and colors * Added an Elementor widget with CPT or custom slide sources * Improved slide fields (subtitle, button text, button link) * Introduced a CSS variable color system for consistent theming * Improved admin usability and frontend reliability = 1.0.1 = * Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0 * Security and stability improvements for meta saving and frontend output = 1.0.0 = * Initial public release == Upgrade Notice == = 1.1.0 = Recommended update. Modern Swiper carousel, Settings/color controls, and Elementor support. Review your slider pages after updating.