=== NewsBlogger ===

Contributors: spicethemes
Requires at least: 5.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 0.2.6
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A NewsBlogger theme is child theme of Newscrunch Magazine theme.

== Description ==

NewsBlogger is a dynamic and versatile child theme for the popular NewCrunch WordPress theme. Perfect for bloggers, journalists, and online magazines, it offers enhanced customization options, improved performance, and seamless integration with both the Gutenberg and Classic editors. Compatible to various popular plugins such as Elementor, Contact Form 7, Polylang and WPML. Theme is RTL ready and prioritizes user privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines by refraining from collecting any personal data restricted under GDPR. The theme is also schema-ready, enhancing search engine visibility and optimization. To explore the theme further, feel free to check out our demo at: https://demo-news.spicethemes.com/startersite-1/. For video tutorial visit here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTfjrb24Pq_DeJOZdKEaP3rZPbHuOCLtZ

== Installation ==

1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

== Keyboard navigation ==

Keyboard navigation is working properly in the forward direction by using the tab key. For the reverse direction, Shift+Tab key is working on all the parent menus and if the dropdown menus are open then it is working on it. The focus is moving back to the parent menu having submenus from the next menu in a reverse direction. The menu that have #, once it is open then dropdown menus are open by using the space key.

== Copyright ==

Newscrunch WordPress Theme, Copyright (C) 2023-2025, spicethemes
Newscrunch WordPress Theme is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

NewsBlogger WordPress Theme is a child theme of Newscrunch Theme, Copyright (C) 2025, SpiceThemes
NewsBlogger WordPress Theme is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Changelog ==

@Version 0.2.6
* Security: Added capability checks, CSRF nonce verification, and URL host validation to the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() AJAX handler to address CVE-2025-12821 and related issues.

@Version 0.2.5.9
* Fixed console error issue.

@Version 0.2.5.8
* Added WooCommerce header variation.

@Version 0.2.5.7.5
* Added custom video block support for featured video section in pro.
* Fixed some typography issues.

@Version 0.2.5.7.4
* Added feature to hide specific meta at main slider section in PRO. 

@Version 0.2.5.7.3
* Added excerpt feature in blog and it's templates.
* Fixed some minor issues in gutenberg template.

@Version 0.2.5.7.2
* Added footer widget layouts in PRO.

@Version 0.2.5.7.1
* Update the tag.

@Version 0.2.5.7
* Added content layout setting in PRO.

@Version 0.2.5.6
* Added live search feature.

@Version 0.2.5.5
* Added theme background color setting.

@Version 0.2.5.4
* Fixed some minor issues.

@Version 0.2.5.3
* Added Page title settings on single page.

@Version 0.2.5.2
* Added WooCommerce block CSS. 
* Fixed some style issues.

@Version 0.2.5.1
* Fixed Container width issue with sticky sidebar.

@Version 0.2.5
* Recommanded Spice Blocks plugin for import Gutenberg starter sites.

@Version 0.2.4
* Added view all button in PRO.
* Update the font awesome library in the theme.

@Version 0.2.3
* Added dismiss button to permanently hide the notice.

@Version 0.2.2
* Added WooCommerce product section & it's variations in PRO.

@Version 0.2.1
* Added setting for number of posts displayed in blog section.
* Fixed author image blur issue.
* Added setting for select category & select excerpt/full content for blog section in pro.

@Version 0.2
* Added WooCommerce compatibility related feature.

@Version 0.1.7.5
* Added Category description.
* Added blog/archive overlay layout in pro.

@Version 0.1.7.4
* Fixed the issue related to the demo import plugin.
* Added an option to demo import on the customizer page. 

@Version 0.1.7.3
* Fixed WordPress 6.7 related issues.

@Version 0.1.7.2
* Added image link in banner section.
* Fixed blog section image link issues with animation, missed section script issue & theme check plugin issues.

@Version 0.1.7.1
* Fixed some minor issues.

@Version 0.1.7
* Added popup advertisement feature in pro.
* Fixed youtube playlist title , random post archive advertisement & some other issues.

@Version 0.1.6
* Added post formats.
* Added categories in blog grid layout and blog template.

@Version 0.1.5
* Updated options page.

@Version 0.1.4
* Added advertisement feature.

@Version 0.1.3.6
* Added author bio box.

@Version 0.1.3.5
* Added Hide/Show comment meta setting for a single post.
* Added single post variations in PRO.

@Version 0.1.3.4
* Featured video section functionality improvement.
* Removed metabox for feature video section.
* Added youtube video functionality directly from editor.

@Version 0.1.3.3
* Added markup setting for the single post title.

@Version 0.1.3.2
* Added Gutenberg news business template.
* Added Edit link button for single posts and pages.

@Version 0.1.3.1
* Added sticky sidebar feature.
* Fixed minor issue.

@Version 0.1.3
* Added 2 RTL demos in PRO.
* Fixed IPhone & iPad slider responsiveness, Word break issues.

@Version 0.1.2
* Added news highlight appearance setting for page.
* Removed Enable/Disable news highlight setting.

@Version 0.1.1
* Added HTML5 theme support.

@Version 0.1
* Initial release.

== External resources ==

Custom Image Radio Controls
Copyright: (c) Anthony Hortin
License: Under GNU General Public License v2.0
Source: https://github.com/maddisondesigns/customizer-custom-controls

== Images ==

* Image used in screenshot & mockup, License CC0 Public Domain
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/852149
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1682138
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/560041
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/707787
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/620084
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1049884#google_vignette

* Images on /assets/images folder
Copyright (C) 2025, spicethemes and available as [GPLv2](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html)