=== MarqueeAddons - Smooth marquee carousel loop for elementor ===
Contributors: debuggersstudio
Tags: marquee, slider, image marquee, video marquee, text marquee
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 2.1.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

MarqueeAddons is a smooth video, text, image, and testimonial marquee carousel loop plugin for Elementor on WordPress

== Description ==

MarqueeAddons makes it easy to add smooth marquee effects for images, testimonials, videos, text, and icons to websites built with Elementor. It helps you create a continuous smooth scrolling loop for your content. You can customize the direction to scroll left, right, top, or bottom, either horizontally or vertically. With flexible options, it provides a smooth and user-friendly experience for your visitors while keeping your site looking modern and functional.

[Plugin Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/) | [Documentation](https://documentation.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/)
 
Different Marquee Addons:
 
### Image Marquee:
 
lets you add smooth scrolling marquee effects for images, featuring lightbox, image links, lazy loading, adjustable animation speed, and customizable scrolling direction. It provides an easy and effective way to showcase your images loop on your website. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/image-marquee/)

### Text marquee:

allows you to display scrolling marquee texts with icons and repeat the content as needed. You can set the scrolling direction vertical or horizontally, giving you flexibility to match the layout and flow of your website's design. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/text-marquee/)

### Testimonial Marquee:

Lets you smoothly scroll through client feedback, names, and ratings. It's a simple way to display testimonials in a continuous loop, helping you present customer reviews neatly on your website. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/testimonial-marquee/)
 
### Video Marquee:
 
Lets you add repeated video items, supporting platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and self-hosted videos. You can also customize video settings, offering a smooth scrolling experience for video content on your site. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/video-marquee/)

### Stacked Slider:
 
Show several images in a stacked slider format, where users can shuffle through different layers of visuals. This is great for displaying product collections, and portfolios, in a neat and interactive manner. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/stacked-slider/)

### Image Accordion:
 
Create an engaging accordion-style effect with images, Where each image expands as the user hovers over it. Ideal for displaying portfolios, product features or any content that requires a unique, interactive display. [Demo](https://wp.dstudio.asia/marquee-addons/image-accordion/)
 
### Key features:
 
* **Horizontal and Vertical Positioning of all the Marquee Addons**: Easily position all marquee addons in either horizontal or vertical layouts to suit your design needs; it gives you full control over how your content is displayed.

* **Different Marquee Scrolling Option**: Choose from multiple scrolling styles, such as left to right or right to left scroll to make your website more engaging and fit in with its overall look.
 
* **Customization Flexibility**: Customize the appearance of each marquee to match your brand colors, fonts, and styles, to ensure that your scrolling content fits perfectly with the overall design of your site.
 
* **Upload All Types of Images**: Easily add any image format, like JPG, PNG, and GIF, to your scrolling content. This lets you display anything from product pictures to attention-grabbing visuals.
 
* **Upload All Types of Icons and Texts**: You can easily add different icons and text to make your scrolling displays more interesting and help get your message across.
 
* **Upload All Types of Videos**: Easily add videos in different formats to your marquee, to create exciting content that can feature tutorials, promotional videos, or interesting stories.
 
* **Fully Responsive**: Ensure your scrolling content looks great on all devices, from desktops to smartphones, without needing extra adjustments. This guarantees a smooth, visually consistent experience for all users.
 
### Benefits:
 
* Easily display announcements, updates, and important messages in a smooth, scrolling format.
 
* Lightweight and designed for fast website performance, so your site runs without issues.
 
* Tested and confirmed to work well with the latest version of WordPress.

* Workseasily with any WordPress theme made with Elementor
 
* Choosebetween horizontal or vertical scrolling options to match your design and layout preferences.
 
* Customize the speed, direction, and look of the scroll to fit your branding.
 
* Boostuser engagement by creating eye-catching marquees with dynamic content.
 
* Savetime with ready-made marquee layouts that are easy to set up and fully customizable for your website’s needs

== Installation ==

1. From your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to the Plugins section.
2. Click on the Add New Plugin
3. In the top right click on Upload Plugin
4. Now choose plugin file marquee-addons-for-elementor.zip from your computer or laptop
5. Click on Install Now button

== Screenshots ==

1. Image Marquee
2. Text Marquee
3. Testimonial Marquee
4. Video Marquee
5. Stacked Slider
6. Image Accordion

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= 1. What is the Marquee Addon? =

Marquee Addon is a plugin that provides additional widgets and features to enhance the design and functionality of websites built with Elementor. It allows users to add scrolling marquee effects to text, images, and other content, offering dynamic and eye-catching elements for websites.

= 2. Do I need Elementor Pro to use Marquee Addons? =

No, Marquee Addons works with the free version of Elementor. However, you may require Elementor Pro if you want to use certain advanced Elementor features alongside the Marquee Addons.

= 3. How do I install Marquee Addons for Elementor? =

You can install Marquee Addons by searching for the plugin in the WordPress dashboard under “Plugins > Add New”. Once found, click “Install” and then activate it. After activation, the widgets will appear in your Elementor editor.

= 4. What can I use Marquee Addons for? =

Marquee Addons allows you to create scrolling text banners, image sliders, news tickers, and various other moving elements that can enhance the visibility and appeal of specific content on your website.

= 5. Can I customize the speed and direction of the marquee effect? =

Yes, Marquee Addons offers full control over the speed, direction (left, right, up, down), and style of the marquee effect, giving you the ability to tailor the movement to fit your design needs.

= 6. Will using Marquee Addons slow down my website? =

The plugin is optimized for performance, but as with any animation-heavy feature, it’s important to monitor your website’s speed, especially when adding multiple dynamic elements. Always test your site’s performance after making changes.

= 7. Are Marquee Addons responsive for mobile devices? =

Yes, Marquee Addons for Elementor is fully responsive and works across all screen sizes, ensuring that your scrolling effects look good on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

= 8. Is technical support available for Marquee Addons? =

 Yes, if you encounter any issues or need help, support is available. 

= 9. How often are updates released for Marquee Addons? =

The developers release regular updates to improve features, fix bugs, and ensure compatibility with the latest version of Elementor and WordPress.

= 10. What should I do if my marquee effect is not working? =

First, ensure that you’ve activated the plugin correctly. If the issue persists, try clearing your browser cache or updating your Elementor plugin. If the problem continues, you can reach out to the support team for assistance.

== Changelog ==

= 2.1.5
- Fix an empty review counter was displayed even when no reviews were available on Testimonial Addon.

= 2.1.4
- Added RTL (Right-to-Left) language support for the Image, Text, and Video Marquee Addons.

= 2.1.3
- Fix elementor lightbox issue.
- Replaced custom swiper.js implementation with elementor's native swiper.js for enhanced compatibility and performance.

= 2.1.2
- Removed opacity from heading.

= 2.1.1
- Fix browser compatible issue on Firefox.

= 2.1.0
- Fix animation speed issue on Testimonial Addon.

= 2.0.0
- Fix animation speed issue: Previously, the animation duration remained the same regardless of the number of items in the marquee. This caused the animation to appear too fast with many items and too slow with fewer. Now, the animation duration adjusts dynamically based on content length, ensuring a consistent and linear scrolling speed.

= 1.2.8
- Feat load marquee when it comes into viewport.

= 1.2.7
- Feat choose preferred font awesome icons for the opening and closing quote marks in testimonial.

= 1.2.6 
- Fix edit issue image marquee in Safari.

= 1.2.5
- Fix the problem where only 8 images are showing and make sure more images can be displayed after that.

= 1.2.2
- Fix disappearing text and images in Safari on iPhone.

= 1.2.0
- Template library added.

= 1.1.1
- Removed fontawesome library.

= 1.0.0
- Initial release.
