=== FHDCU Dynamic Counter Update ===
Contributors: ForkanHossain  
Tags: counter, shortcode, cron, random increment, statistics  
Requires at least: 5.6  
Tested up to: 6.8.1  
Requires PHP: 7.2  
Stable tag: 1.1  
Donate link: https://wise.com/pay/me/mdforkanh  
License: GPL v3 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html  

A dynamic counter plugin that increments by a random value every minute and saves it in the database for display anywhere on your site.

== Description ==

**FHDCU Dynamic Counter Update** is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin designed to dynamically display a counter that updates itself every minute. The counter value is incremented by a random number (between 8 and 9) and saved to the database. You can easily display the counter anywhere on your site using a shortcode, and manually manage its value via an intuitive settings page in the WordPress admin.

### Key Features:
- **Dynamic Updates**: The counter automatically increases by a random value every minute.
- **Easy Integration**: Use the `[fhdcu_dynamic_counter]` shortcode to display the counter on any page or post.
- **Manual Reset**: Set or reset the counter value via the admin settings page.
- **Customizable Cron Job**: Runs on a lightweight, custom one-minute cron schedule.
- **Frontend Styling**: Includes default CSS and JavaScript for seamless integration.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `dynamic-counter-update` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Add the `[fhdcu_dynamic_counter]` shortcode to any page or post where you want to display the counter.
4. Access **Counter Settings** from the WordPress admin menu to manually update or reset the counter value.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I display the counter? =  
Use the `[fhdcu_dynamic_counter]` shortcode in any page or post editor.

= Can I customize the starting value of the counter? =  
Yes, you can manually set a custom value from the **Counter Settings** page in the WordPress admin.

= What happens when I deactivate the plugin? =  
The scheduled event that increments the counter is automatically cleared, and the counter will stop updating until the plugin is reactivated.

= Can I style the counter? =  
Yes, the plugin includes default CSS and JavaScript for styling, which can be overridden by adding custom styles in your theme or plugin.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =  

* Initial version.

* Initial release:
  - Automatic counter increment every minute.
  - Admin settings page for manual counter management.
  - Shortcode `[fhdcu_dynamic_counter]` for displaying the counter.
  - Customizable cron schedule for lightweight performance.

= 1.1 =  

* Fixed some issues and ensured compatibility with the latest WordPress version.

== Usage ==

To display the counter, simply add the following shortcode to a page or post:  
`[fhdcu_dynamic_counter]`  

The counter will dynamically update its value every minute.

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v3 or later. For more information, visit the official license page:  
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html