=== Ajax Simple Contact Form ===
Contributors: mamunitiw
Tags: contact form, ajax, email, contact, simple
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A simple, lightweight AJAX contact form with no page reload. HTML emails, reply-to, spam protection, custom fields, and 3 form styles.

== Description ==

**Ajax Simple Contact Form** is a lightweight, easy-to-use contact form plugin that submits without reloading the page. Just install, configure, and add `[ajax_contact_form]` to any page or post.

Version 2.0 is a complete rewrite with modern features, improved security, and full WordPress 6.8 compatibility.

= ✨ What's New in v2.0 =

* **HTML email template** — professional, beautifully formatted emails in your inbox
* **Reply-To support** — clicking reply in your email client goes directly to the sender
* **CC email** — send a copy to an additional address
* **Honeypot spam protection** — lightweight, no API key required
* **Phone field** — optional, with required toggle
* **Subject field** — optional, with required toggle
* **Custom field labels** — rename any field
* **3 form styles** — Default, Minimal, Bordered
* **Button color picker** — match your brand
* **Border radius control** — square, rounded, or pill
* **Inline validation** — errors show instantly without page reload
* **Multiple forms** — place shortcode on multiple pages, all work independently
* **No jQuery dependency** — pure vanilla JS, faster loading
* **PHP 8.x compatible**
* **WordPress 6.8 compatible**

= 📋 Shortcode =

Place anywhere in posts, pages, or widgets:

`[ajax_contact_form]`

Or in a PHP template:

`<?php echo do_shortcode('[ajax_contact_form]'); ?>`

= ⚙️ Admin Settings =

All settings under **Settings → Contact Form**:

* **Fields** — Toggle name, phone, subject fields. Set required status. Enable honeypot spam protection.
* **Email** — Set recipient, email subject, reply-to, CC address, success/error messages.
* **Labels** — Customize all field labels and button text.
* **Style** — Choose form style, button color, text color, border radius.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/ajax-simplecontact-form/` or install via **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **Settings → Contact Form** to configure.
4. Add `[ajax_contact_form]` to any page or post.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it submit without page reload? =
Yes. The form uses AJAX — submissions happen instantly without any page refresh.

= Is it compatible with any theme? =
Yes. The form uses minimal, theme-neutral styles that blend with any WordPress theme.

= Can I have multiple forms on different pages? =
Yes. Add `[ajax_contact_form]` to as many pages as you like. Each form works independently.

= Does it protect against spam? =
Yes. The honeypot method is enabled by default — it catches bots without requiring a CAPTCHA or API key.

= Can I customize the form fields? =
Yes. You can show/hide the name, phone, and subject fields, set which are required, and rename all labels under Settings → Contact Form.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin Settings — Fields & Spam Protection tab
2. Admin Settings — Email Settings tab
3. Frontend form — Default style
4. Frontend form — Bordered style
5. HTML email received in inbox

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* Complete rewrite for WordPress 6.8 and PHP 8.x compatibility
* Added beautiful HTML email template
* Added Reply-To header — replies go back to sender
* Added CC email support
* Added honeypot spam protection
* Added optional phone field with required toggle
* Added optional subject field with required toggle
* Added custom field labels
* Added 3 form styles: Default, Minimal, Bordered
* Added button color and border radius controls
* Added inline field validation with instant error messages
* Added support for multiple forms on same site
* Removed jQuery dependency — pure vanilla JavaScript
* Removed dead demo and YouTube links
* Improved security: nonces, sanitization, escaping throughout

= 1.0 =
* First Release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0.0 =
Major update with new features and full WordPress 6.8 / PHP 8.x compatibility. Visit Settings → Contact Form after upgrading to configure new options.