=== RateMe - Post & Product Rating System ===
Contributors: monir
Donate link: https://buymeacoffee.com/wpbuilderpro
Tags: ratings, post ratings, product ratings, star ratings, custom post type ratings
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A powerful and flexible rating system for posts, products, and custom post types with IP/cookie-based protection against duplicate ratings.

== Description ==

RateMe is a lightweight yet powerful rating plugin that allows visitors to rate your posts, pages, products, and any custom post type. It features a beautiful, modern design with a focus on user experience and performance.

= Key Features =

* Beautiful 5-star rating system
* Works with posts, pages, products, and all custom post types
* Prevents duplicate ratings using both IP and cookie tracking
* AJAX-powered - no page reload needed
* Responsive design that looks great on all devices
* Customizable styles and positions
* Detailed statistics in the admin dashboard
* Shortcode support for custom placement
* Clean, modern design that integrates with any theme

= Perfect For =

* Blog posts
* Products
* Portfolio items
* Recipes
* Movie reviews
* Any content that needs user ratings

= Developer Friendly =

* Clean, well-documented code
* Hooks and filters for customization
* Built following WordPress coding standards

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/rateme` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress
3. Use the Settings->RateMe screen to configure the plugin
4. Ratings will automatically appear below your post content, or use the shortcode [rateme] for custom placement

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I use this with WooCommerce products? =

Yes, RateMe works with any post type including WooCommerce products.

= How does it prevent duplicate ratings? =

RateMe uses both IP tracking and browser cookies to prevent users from rating multiple times.

= Can I customize the position of the rating stars? =

Yes, you can choose to display ratings before or after content, or use the [rateme] shortcode for custom placement.

= Is it mobile-friendly? =

Yes, RateMe is fully responsive and works great on all devices.

== Screenshots ==

1. Beautiful rating interface with modern design
2. Comprehensive admin dashboard with statistics

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of RateMe plugin