readme.txt

=== WPZOOM Portfolio Lite - Filterable Portfolio Plugin ===
Contributors:      WPZOOM, ciorici
Donate link:       http://paypal.me/wpzm/10usd
Author URI:        https://www.wpzoom.com/
Requires at least: 6.5
Requires PHP:      7.4
Tested up to:      7.0
Stable tag:        1.4.31
License:           GNU General Public License v2
License URI:       http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags:              portfolio, gallery, projects, image gallery, video portfolio

Portfolio plugin for WordPress. Create filterable portfolio grids with masonry layouts and lightbox. Ideal for photographers, designers, agencies.

== Description ==

= Portfolio Gallery Plugin for WordPress =

**The easiest way to showcase your projects in WordPress.** Create beautiful, filterable portfolio galleries with grid layouts, masonry design, and lightbox support. Perfect for photographers, designers, artists, freelancers, and agencies.

[WPZOOM Portfolio](https://www.wpzoom.com/plugins/portfolio-pro/) is trusted by over 20,000 active websites. Display your work with category filtering, multiple layouts, and responsive design that looks great on all devices.

### Why Choose WPZOOM Portfolio?

✅ **Filterable Portfolio Gallery** - Let visitors filter projects by category with smooth isotope animations
✅ **3 Layout Options** - Grid with overlay, masonry, and columns layouts
✅ **Built-in Lightbox** - Showcase high-resolution images in an elegant popup
✅ **Works Everywhere** - Use the Portfolio block, shortcodes, or embed in any page builder
✅ **Blog Posts Support** - Display your blog posts as a portfolio grid too
✅ **Mobile Responsive** - Portfolio galleries look perfect on all devices

[**View Demo**](https://demo.wpzoom.com/inspiro-lite/portfolio/)
⭐️  **[View PRO Demo](https://demo.wpzoom.com/portfolio-pro/)** ⭐️


###💪 Want More Power? Try WPZOOM Portfolio PRO

Take your portfolio to the next level with [**WPZOOM Portfolio PRO**](https://www.wpzoom.com/plugins/portfolio-pro/). Add video portfolios, stunning hover effects, and complete design control.

⭐️ **[Get the PRO version!](https://www.wpzoom.com/plugins/portfolio-pro/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=free_description)** ⭐️

### Free Plugin Features

**Portfolio Custom Post Type**

Create dedicated portfolio posts separate from your blog. Add titles, descriptions, featured images, and organize with categories and tags.

**Filterable Portfolio Gallery**

Let visitors filter your projects by category with smooth isotope animations. Perfect for showcasing different types of work.

**3 Layout Options**

Choose the perfect layout for your portfolio:
- Grid with Overlay - Clean grid with hover effects
- Masonry - Pinterest-style varied heights
- Columns - Traditional multi-column layout

**Built-in Lightbox**

Display high-resolution images in an elegant popup. Visitors can browse through your portfolio without leaving the page.

**Reusable Portfolio Layouts**

Create portfolio layouts once and embed them anywhere using shortcodes. Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, and any page builder.

**Multiple Thumbnail Sizes**

Choose from portrait, cinema, square, or uncropped aspect ratios to match your design needs.

## ⬆️ Upgrade to WPZOOM Portfolio PRO

**Ready for video portfolios and advanced customization?** [WPZOOM Portfolio PRO](https://www.wpzoom.com/plugins/portfolio-pro/) adds powerful features for professional portfolios.

### 🌟 PRO Features Include:

**🎬 Video Portfolio Support**

Showcase video projects alongside images. Full support for YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted MP4 videos.

**▶️ Video Lightbox**

Play videos in a beautiful lightbox popup. Visitors can watch your video portfolio without leaving the page.

**🎥 Video Background on Hover**

Create stunning hover effects with video backgrounds. Add motion to your portfolio items with Giphy or self-hosted videos.

**📷 Photo Proofing**

Create private proofing galleries, share them with clients through a secret link, and collect their photo selections for approval — all from your WordPress dashboard.

**🔀 Drag & Drop Reordering**

Arrange your portfolio items in any order with simple drag and drop. No more wrestling with dates or menu order.

**🎨 Color Customization**

Full control over colors - customize overlay colors, text colors, and hover effects to match your brand.

**Premium Support**

Get priority support from our team when you need help with your portfolio.

**Love WPZOOM Portfolio?** Help other WordPress users discover this plugin by [leaving a 5-star review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wpzoom-portfolio/reviews/#new-post).

### Recommended Themes

Works great with any theme! For the best portfolio experience, check out:
[**Inspiro Premium**](https://www.wpzoom.com/themes/inspiro/)
[**Inspiro Lite**](https://wordpress.org/themes/inspiro/)
[**Inspiro Blocks**](https://wordpress.org/themes/inspiro-blocks/) 🆕
[**Inspiro Blocks PRO**](https://www.wpzoom.com/themes/inspiro-blocks-pro/) 🆕

### Additional Resources

- [Plugin Documentation](https://www.wpzoom.com/documentation/wpzoom-portfolio-grid/) – Step-by-step guides
- [WPZOOM Official Site](https://www.wpzoom.com/) – See our complete product lineup
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/wpzoom/WPZOOM-Portfolio) – Contribute to development

### 100% GDPR Compliant

This plugin doesn't integrate any Google Fonts or collect any information outside your WordPress installation.

== Installation ==

Simply search for the plugin name "WPZOOM Portfolio" via the **Plugins -> Add New** page in the Dashboard of your WordPress website and click the install button. Once installed, click on the blue Activate button.


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I create a portfolio in WordPress? =

1. Install and activate WPZOOM Portfolio
2. Go to **Portfolio > Add New** to create portfolio items
3. Add the **Portfolio block** to any page to display your portfolio gallery
4. Or use the shortcode to embed your portfolio in any page builder

= Can I filter portfolio items by category? =

Yes! WPZOOM Portfolio includes isotope filtering. Visitors can click category buttons to filter your portfolio gallery with smooth animations.

= Does this portfolio plugin work with Elementor? =

Yes! Create a Portfolio Layout, copy the shortcode, and paste it into any Elementor page. The portfolio gallery will display perfectly.

= Can I add videos to my portfolio? =

The free version supports image portfolios with lightbox. [WPZOOM Portfolio PRO](https://www.wpzoom.com/plugins/portfolio-pro/) adds full video support with YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos.

= I'm getting a 404 error on portfolio pages =

Go to **Dashboard → Settings → Permalinks** and click "Save Changes" to flush permalinks. This fixes the common WordPress issue with custom post types.

= Is there documentation available? =

Yes! View the full [Plugin Documentation](https://www.wpzoom.com/documentation/wpzoom-portfolio-grid/) on our website.


== Screenshots ==

1. Portfolio Block
2. Multiple layouts
3. Full-width layout
4. Masonry layout
5. Filtering effect
6. Portfolio Block


== Changelog ==

= 1.4.31 =
* Security fix

= 1.4.30 =
* Security fix

= 1.4.29 =
* New: choose the action when clicking on items in the portfolio block: open the single portolio page or open the lightbox

= 1.4.28 =
* New option: Make Entire Item Clickable
* Minor fixes

= 1.4.27 =
* Added Elementor widget to show Portfolio Layouts in Elementor
* Minor fixes

= 1.4.26 =
* Minor fixes

= 1.4.25 =
* Minor improvements

= 1.4.24 =
* New: "Hide Title on Hover" option (Portfolio block → Fields panel, visible when "Show Title" is on for grid or masonry layouts) — fades the title overlay out on hover to reveal the clean image (or hover video).
* New: "Item Border Radius" option (Portfolio block → Content Settings) — rounds the corners of items in the grid (overlay) and masonry layouts.
* New: "Border Radius" option for the Load More / View All buttons (Portfolio block → Buttons panel).

= 1.4.23 =
* Fixed an error in Firefox

= 1.4.22 =
* Security: fixed a reflected XSS in the `wpzoom_load_more_items` AJAX handler by sanitizing the `class` value before it is used in output and restricting it to CSS-class-safe characters.
* Fixed: masonry layout not rendering in the block editor on when using a block theme

= 1.4.21 =
* Improvements for WordPress 7.0

= 1.4.20 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.19 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.18 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.17 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.16 =
* Minor bug fix affecting Load More button styling

= 1.4.15 =
* Minor bug fix when a Child Theme is used

= 1.4.14 =
* Minor bug fix when using the Inspiro Premium theme

= 1.4.13 =
* Added columns amount option for the columns layout
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.12 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.11 =
* Minor bug fix in WordPress 6.7

= 1.4.10 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.4.9 =
* Minor bug fix with the category filter

= 1.4.8 =
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.7 =
* Added a new option to control the opacity of the overlay over the items (Style tab > Layout)

= 1.4.6 =
* Added a new option to display the title in normal state in the Overlay and Masonry layouts

= 1.4.5 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.4.4 =
* Minor bug fix for WP 6.6

= 1.4.3 =
* Fixed an issue with the permalinks

= 1.4.2 =
* Fixed a conflict with the WPZOOM Forms plugin

= 1.4.1 =
* Added Typography options to the Category Filter at the top
* Minor bug fixes

= 1.4.0 =
* Added new customization options in a new Styles tab in the block settings.
* You can now change the colors and fonts of different elements in the Portfolio block
* The lightbox library was replaced with MagnificPopup
* Improvements to the dynamic loading of items.
* Lightbox will navigate only through items from the same category if selected in the filter at the top.

= 1.3.2 =
* Load new posts dynamically in the category filter
* Added spacing between items option to the masonry layout
* Added option to sort items randomly
* Minor fixes and improvements

= 1.3.1 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.3.0 =
* New Feature: Re-order Portfolio Items from the Portfolio > Re-order page
* Add notice when Classic Editor is enabled
* Multiple fixes and improvements

= 1.2.5 =
* Fixed a bug with the Portfolio Layout block

= 1.2.4 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.2.3 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.2.2 =
* Fixed issues related to shortcode attributes sanitization

= 1.2.1 =
* Bug fix wih the popup closing icon

= 1.2.0 =
* New Masonry layout
* Added new sizes for thumbnails (portrait, cinema, square, no crop)
* Added new Settings page
* New: you can now control the layout used for Portfolio Categories
* Multiple fixes & improvements

= 1.1.0 =
* Added new Portfolio Layout section where you can create a reusable layout that can be inserted anywhere using a shortcode
* Added new layout to display items in 3 columns with text below the thumbnail
* Added new option to add spacing between items in the Overlay layout

= 1.0.5 =
* Minor bug fix with Custom CSS classes not used by the block

= 1.0.4 =
* Bug fix in Safari

= 1.0.3 =
* Added color options

= 1.0.2 =
* Bug fix with the Load More button

= 1.0.1 =
* Minor bug fix

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial plugin release