=== DWD Masonry Posts ===
Contributors: detailwebdesign
Donate link: https://detailwebdesign.com
Tags: masonry, posts, grid, responsive, shortcode
Requires at least: 6.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Display WordPress posts in a modern masonry grid layout with customizable settings. Includes shortcode support for easy integration.

== Description ==

**DWD Masonry Posts** allows you to display your WordPress posts in a true masonry grid layout.  
It is fully responsive and provides customization options directly from the settings page.

This plugin has been **tested with PHP 8.4.12** and is fully compatible.

Features:
* Easy-to-use shortcode: `[dwd_masonry include="1,2,3"]`
* Set the number of posts to display
* Choose specific categories
* Adjustable column count (3–6)
* Gap (spacing) options
* Overlay background color and opacity settings
* Customizable title and meta colors
* Fully responsive design (desktop, tablet, mobile)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `dwd-masonry-posts` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **Settings > DWD Masonry Posts** to configure the plugin.
4. Insert the shortcode `[dwd_masonry]` into any page or post to display the masonry grid.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I use the shortcode? =  
Simply place `[dwd_masonry]` where you want the grid to appear.  
To display specific posts, use:  
`[dwd_masonry include="12,34,56"]`

= Is it responsive? =  
Yes, it has built-in CSS and JavaScript adjustments to ensure proper rendering on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

= Can I filter posts by category? =  
Yes. You can select one or multiple categories from the plugin settings.

== Screenshots ==

1. Plugin settings page
2. Masonry grid view on desktop
3. Mobile responsive view

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First public release.
