Plugin info

Total downloads: 806
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 3 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 12/20/2024 (426 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 12/19/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 6.6
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.7.4
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 426 days ago • 2 reviews

28/100

Is Announcement Block abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 426 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 6.6
Tested up to: 6.7.4
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

This plugin provides a Gutenberg block that allows website administrators to easily create and display announcements on their WordPress website. The block supports formatted text content and offers customizable styling options.

The plugin offers two key features:
Show Announcement Toggle: Allows the user to manually control the visibility of the announcement.
Automatic Expiration: Automatically hides the announcement after a set date.

The full source code of the plugin is available on github: https://github.com/aptex-de/aptex-announcement-block

Features

  • Custom Gutenberg Block: Easily add announcements to your posts or pages with a dedicated block.
  • Formatted Text Support: Add formatted text content to your announcement.
  • Custom Styling: Style your announcement block to match your website’s design.
  • Show/Hide Toggle: Manually control the announcement visibility from the block settings.
  • Automatic Expiration: Set a date after which the announcement automatically disappears from the website.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

Credits

Developed by Aptex – #WirMachenSoftware.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/aptex-announcement directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Create a new post or page, or edit an existing one.
  4. Add the Announcement Block to the Gutenberg editor.
  5. Configure your announcement text, visibility options, and styling preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I manually hide or show the announcement?

A: You can toggle the “Show Announcement” setting in the block options to manually control its visibility.

Q: Can I schedule announcements to automatically expire?

A: Yes, the plugin offers an “Automatic Expiration” option that allows you to set a date for the announcement to automatically disappear.

Q: Is it possible to style the announcement block?

A: Yes, the block comes with several styling options that allow you to customize the appearance of the announcement to match your website’s design.

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Changelog

0.1.1

Fix issues with caching plugins | Issue reported by @patricegorissen.bsky.social

0.1.0

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