=== WhyDonate - FREE Donate button - Crowdfunding - Fundraising ===
Contributors: whydonate
Tags: Donate button, donation module, donation button, crowdfunding, fundraising
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 4.0.17
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

FREE Donation button for your website. Collect donations via Credit card, PayPal, VISA, iDeal, Sofort and Bancontact. Set up in minutes and safe!

== Description ==
The WhyDonate WordPress Plugin empowers organizations, individuals, and businesses to collect donations directly through their websites with ease. With features like customizable donation forms, multiple payment options, and donor management tools, users can easily set up and manage fundraising campaigns. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this donation plugin allows you to create professional donation forms, buttons, or widgets that blend seamlessly with your site’s design—no coding required. Whether you’re a registered charity raising funds for a cause, a small business supporting local initiatives, or an individual organizing a personal fundraiser, WhyDonate simplifies the donation process for you and your supporters.

**Key Features**

*One-time and Recurring Donations*
Host your own crowdfunding campaign on your own website. Include a progress bar, target amount, campaign end date, etc.

*Streamlined Dashboard*
The widget settings are easily available directly on your WhyDonate dashboard, eliminating the need to navigate to WordPress for this purpose. In addition to this convenient feature, WhyDonate offers a multi-tasking dashboard through its plugin, providing users with an overview of their fundraisers and donors all in one place.

*Custom Styling*
The WhyDonate plugin offers many options for customizing the donate button, allowing fundraiser creators to customize their donation buttons and form according to their choice and make their donate buttons attractive to potential donors. You can even go for more than one widget on your fundraising website, as well as preview your widget side-by-side as you continue to style it.

*Multiple Payment Options*
The WhyDonate donation plugin offers a wide range of payment options, including Credit Cards, iDEAL, SEPA Direct Debit, Bancontact, Sofort Banking, Giropay, MyBank, PayPal, Swish, MobilePay, Multibanco, Twint, and Bank transfers (double check this on Stripe). This diverse selection makes it simple for donors from all around the globe to contribute to your cause, ensuring that donating to any fundraiser is hassle-free for your supporters.

*Change Currencies Through Plugin*
Donors have the flexibility to select their preferred currency from a list of 27 options when making a donation. This allows them to donate in the currency of their choice, providing them with a convenient and personalized giving experience.

*Interact With Donors*
Upon each donation, an automated email is sent to the donor to express gratitude for their contribution. The WhyDonate dashboard offers a comprehensive view of your donors, enabling you to send personalized thank you emails and interact with them effectively.
Add Languages
Add Crowdfunding → People can add an end date or a target amount, and can also show the amount that has already been collected

== Pricing ==
WhyDonate stands out as the most cost-effective donation platform, with a 0% platform fee. This makes it a budget-friendly option for fundraisers looking to maximize the impact of their donations.

== Support ==
For any questions, you can contact us directly via email: hello@whydonate.com.
For more information about this plugin, visit the WhyDonate website > [https://whydonate.com/en/donate-button-website/](https://whydonate.com/en/donate-button-website/)

== Installation ==
**1 Install the WordPress plugin**
1.1 Find the “WP-Whydonate” plugin in the “New plugin” menu and click “Install now”.
1.2 Activate the plugin via the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.

**2 Connect this plugin with your WhyDonate account**
2.1 Enter your WhyDonate API key in the given input field. To get your input key, open your [WhyDonate Profile](https://whydonate.com/en/profile) and click on the “API Key” menu. Here, you can generate a new API key.
2.2 If you are not a WhyDonate member yet, sign up on [https://whydonate.com/en/](https://whydonate.com/en/) and follow the step above.

**3 Setup your widget **
3.1 Create a new widget by choosing the campaign and a style.
3.2 If you do not have any fundraisers on your list, you should create one.

**4 Add the widget to your WordPress website**
4.1 To add a donation button to your website, place the shortcode on the desired page or post. The shortcode of each widget can be found in WhyDonate > Widgets menu and looks like [whydonate id=abcd].

**5 Customize your widgets**
5.1 You can customize the widgets so they have different fundraisers or styles associated with them. All your widgets can be viewed in the left sidebar > WhyDonate > Widgets.
5.2 You can customize the styles of the button based on the branding or color scheme of your website. All your plugin styles can be viewed in the left sidebar > WhyDonate > Styling.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Can I get help with the installation? =
Yes, you can! You can contact us by email at hello@whydonate.com. We are happy to help you!

= Do I need to be a registered (non-profit) organization? =
No, that is not necessary. WhyDonate allows everyone including individuals and organizations to raise funds on the platform.

= Can I change my donation form? = 
Yes, that is possible. You can make changes to the form via the **Styling** menu.

= Can I send donors to another page after making a donation? =
Yes, you can decide on what page you send the donors back. You can set this while creating each widget in the **Create widget** menu.

= Can I thank my donors? =
Yes, you can send a personal email to every donor from the WhyDonate dashboard. In addition, every donor receives an automatic confirmation of the donation by email.

== Screenshots ==
<!-- 1. Donation button plugin settings - You can adjust the button and the corresponding form yourself.
2. Donation form on your website - The donor fills in the period, amount and personal information.
3. Donor administration dashboard on WhyDonate - Your personal dashboard where you can view and personally thank all donors.-->

== Changelog ==
0.1
Release date March 2018
* Initial release.

1.1
Release date July 2018
* Bug fixes
* Added new payment methods
* Updated readme file

2.0
Release date September 2019
* More customization options
* Support for multiple buttons
* Updated readme file
* Bug Fixes

2.1
Release date October 23rd 2019
* Added new options no widget and do not show box
* Some styling bug fixes
* Added missing translations
* Deployed with pipeline

2.2
Release date December
* Doner is anonymous bug fix
* Making donation bug fix
* Separate confirmation page for successful and unsuccessful transaction

2.3
Release date January
* Bug fix
* Performance improvement

2.4
Release date January
* Date picker bug fix for macOS
* Performance improvement
* Styling Changes of select no widget
* Sentry implementation

2.5
Release date March
* Minor Updated
* Bug Fixes

2.6
Release Date May 11
* Add Tipbox
* New design
* Database persistance

2.7
Release Date May 13
* Bug fix Tipbox

2.8
Release Date May 14
* Bug fix and performance improvements

2.9
Release Date May 21
* Fix styling issues

3.0
Release Date May 29
* Update donor information bug fix

3.3
Release Date June 16
* Bug fix

3.4
Release Date July 6
* Active installations
* Negative amount bug fix
* Fix styling issue on style configuration
* Optimized version

3.5
Release Date July 14
* Bugfix negative tip amount not allowed

3.7
Release Date August 31, 2020
* Bugfix same title fundraiser not allowed

3.8
Release Date December 17, 2020
* Bugfixes double text and some styling issues

3.12.4
Release Date September 02, 2021
* Fixed breaking changes caused after variable name change in backend

3.12.6
Release Date September 23, 2021
* Fixed Other Amount input field

3.12.7
Release Date October 13, 2021
* Added reset css
* Fixed popup

3.12.8
Release Date October 25, 2021
* fix missing semicolon

3.12.10
Release Date June 3, 2022
* Fix spacing

3.12.11
Release Date November 1, 2022
* Online Payment Platform Release

3.12.12
Release Date November 8, 2022
* Fix Success & Failure Urls

3.12.13
Release Date March 3, 2023
* Refactored The Tip Amount
* Updated The Wordpress Version (Updated Date March 18, 2023)

3.12.14
Release Date May 17, 2023
* Fix Return Url issue
* Removed Terms & Conditions label

3.12.15
Release Date June 16, 2023
* Fix Tip Amount Bug

3.12.16
Release Date August 15, 2023
* Implement Better Security Protocols
* Implemented Stripe Charges API
* Fix Disable Donate Button Bugs

3.12.17
Release Date August 22, 2023
* Donate button Fix
* Removed consoles

3.12.18
Release Date September 14, 2023
* Fix Sql Injection Issues

3.12.19
Release Date September 29, 2023
* Fix Sql Query

3.12.20
Release Date September 29, 2023
* Stable version correction
 
3.12.21
Release Date September 29, 2023
* Security + Fundraiser Redirect

3.12.22
Release Date September 29, 2023
* Donation Box Fix

3.12.23
Release Date October 14, 2023
* Stable version correction

3.12.24
Release Date October 16, 2023
* Update Queries

3.12.25
Release Date October 30, 2023
* Update Queries

4.0.0
Release Date January 2, 2024
* New APIs added

4.0.1
Release Date May 24, 2024
* Translation updates

4.0.2
Release Date May 24, 2024
* Link updates

4.0.4
Release Date June 12, 2024
* General stability update

4.0.5
Release Date June 12, 2024
* General fixes and stability update

4.0.6
Release Date July 10, 2024
* Added fallback css in case link tag is not allowed

4.0.7
Release Date August 8, 2024
* New languages added

4.0.8
Release Date September 9, 2024
* General stability update

4.0.9
Release Date September 17, 2024
* General fixes

4.0.10
Release Date September 17, 2024
* General fixes

4.0.11
Release Date September 18, 2024
* General fixes

4.0.12
Release Date September 18, 2024
* General Bug Fixes

4.0.13
Release Date April 03, 2025
* General Bug Fixes

4.0.14
Release Date April 28, 2025
* General Bug Fixes

4.0.15
Release Date May 15, 2025
* General Bug Fixes

4.0.16
Release Date October 16, 2025
* Security update

4.0.17
Release Date November 12, 2025
* General Bug Fixes