=== uplink7-automatic-translator-free ===
Contributors: uplink7
Donate link: https://www.uplink7.com/
Tags: google translate, automatic translator, translation, multilingual, translator, automatic translation, lazy load
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Professional Google Translate integration with lazy load, auto-injection and customizable design. Automatically translate your website into over 50 languages.

== Description ==

The Uplink7 Automatic Translator (Free Edition) offers a seamless and high-performance way to integrate Google Translate into your WordPress website. Unlike standard integrations, this plugin uses lazy loading techniques so as not to affect the loading speed of your site.

The plugin automatically inserts a language selection menu into your header, footer or as a floating element (sticky). Alternatively, you can determine the positioning yourself using shortcode or PHP code.

= Main functions of the Free Edition: =

Lazy-Load technology: The Google scripts are only loaded when they are actually needed.

Auto-Injection: Place the translator automatically in the header, footer or as a floating widget.

Adjustable design: Colors, font sizes, and frames can be set directly in the admin area.

Shortcode & PHP Support: Full flexibility in the placement in the theme.

Auto-Switch: Optionally detects the visitor's browser language and automatically translates the page.

Reset function: Visitors can reset the translation at any time with a mouse click.


= Upgrade to Professional: =

For professional users, we offer a Pro version that includes the following additional features:

SEO Hreflang Tags: Improve your ranking by sharing search engines which translated versions exist.

Branding protection: Remove the "Powered by Google" logo and other branding elements.

Advanced email protection: Prevents email addresses from being falsified during translation.

Individual flags: Use your own icons for language selection.

Visit us for the upgrade: Uplink7 Shop


== Installation ==

Upload the folder uplink7-automatic-translator-free to the directory /wp-content/plugins/ or install the plugin directly from the WordPress backend.

Activate the plugin via the 'Plugins' menu.

Go to 'Settings' -> 'U7 Translator' to perform the configuration.

(Optional) Use the shortcode [u7at_translate] in your posts or pages.

== External Services ==

This plugin relies on the Google Translate API to provide automatic website translations. 

* Service: Google Translate (Google LLC)
* Purpose: Provides the translation engine and interface.
* Data sent: No personal user data is sent by the plugin itself, but Google may collect browser information, IP addresses, and cookies when the translation script is loaded.
* Links: [Google Terms of Service](https://policies.google.com/terms), [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is the plugin compatible with cache plugins? =

Yes, by using JavaScript and cookies for voice control, the translator also works smoothly on cached pages.

= Does the translator affect my loading time? =

No. We use a lazy load method. The Google Translate script is only loaded when the user actually selects a language or the auto switch becomes active.


= How can I manually install the translator in my theme? =

Use the following PHP code in your theme files:

<? Php echo do_shortcode('[u7at_translate]'); ? >


== Screenshots ==

The settings page in the WordPress backend with the design options.

The language selection menu in the frontend (integration).

The help modals for each option in the admin area.


== Changelog ==

= 1.4 =

Add help modals with Google Search integration.

New "Copy-to-Clipboard" features for shortcodes in the admin area.

Performance optimizations.

= 1.3 =

Renaming to Free Edition.

Clean up the code of locked features.

= 1.2 =

Features and options have been extended.

= 1.1 =

Bug fix.

= 1.0 =

Initial release.