=== AF Companion - Build Stylish WordPress Websites in Minutes – No Coding, Just Click and Go! Starter Sites Importer for WordPress ===
Contributors: afthemes
Tags: one click, import, content, demo, widgets, customizer settings, elementor, gutenberg, starter sites
Requires at least: 4.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.2.14
License: GPLv3 or later

== Description ==
= Quickly import live demo content, widgets and settings with one click =

[Starter Sites](https://afthemes.com/starter-sites/) | [Access All Sites](https://afthemes.com/all-themes-plan/) | [Docs](https://docs.afthemes.com/) | [Plugins](https://afthemes.com/plugins/) | [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/@wpafthemes/) | [Blog](https://afthemes.com/blog/)

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l-rHlVt6Rk]

== 🌐 One Click Import: No Coding Hassle! Three Simple Steps 🌟 ==

🖱️ Locate the import dashboard at wp-admin -> <strong>AF Companion</strong> after enabling the plugin. Easily access and manage your AF Companion settings with just a few clicks. 

🌟 1. Choose a Site: 
Browse through [hundreds of pre-built websites](https://afthemes.com/starter-sites/). Click to choose your favorite.

🖌️ 2. Customize & Personalize: 
Unleash your creativity! Tailor every element to your vision.

🚀 3. Publish & Go Live: 
Your website is ready in minutes – share your story with the world! 🚀🌐

🚀 Enjoy a hassle-free setup experience! Install the AF Companion plugin. Locate the import dashboard at wp-admin -> <strong>[AF Companion](https://afthemes.com/starter-sites/)</strong> after enabling the plugin, choose your desired website demo, and witness the automatic installation and activation of essential plugins during the import process. 

* [General Newspaper](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/)
Perfect for any website type, the General Site offers a clean and versatile design. Whether you're a blogger, business owner, or creative professional, this starter site provides a solid foundation for your online presence.

* [Sporty Journals](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/sport/)
Capture the spirit of athleticism with the Sporty Vibes starter site. Ideal for sports blogs, fitness enthusiasts, or sports-related businesses, this starter site brings dynamic energy and a sporty aesthetic to your website.

* [Fashion Magazine](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews/fashion/)
Make a stylish statement with the Fashion Forward starter site. Tailored for fashion bloggers, clothing brands, or anyone in the fashion industry, this starter site exudes elegance and modern flair.

* [Recipes Blog](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews/recipe/)
Calling all foodies! The Delicious Recipes starter site is a culinary delight. Perfect for food bloggers, chefs, or anyone sharing their love for cooking, this starter site showcases mouth-watering visuals and a user-friendly recipe layout.

* [Classic News](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/)
For those who appreciate simplicity and sophistication, the Timeless Classic starter site is the perfect choice. Ideal for traditional businesses, professional portfolios, or anyone who values a classic aesthetic.

* [Masonry Blog](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews-pro/masonry/)
Bring creativity to the forefront with the Masonry Magic starter site. This starter site is great for artists, photographers, or anyone who wants to showcase their work in a visually stunning and unconventional layout.

* [Dark News](https://demos.afthemes.com/darknews/)
Embrace the dark side with the Elegantly Dark starter site. Perfect for those who prefer a sleek and mysterious aesthetic, this starter site is ideal for fashion, photography, or any website looking to stand out with a bold and elegant design.

* [Health News](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews-pro/covid-19/)
Promote awareness and solidarity with the Health Awareness starter site. Whether you're a health organization, community group, or business, this starter site provides a platform to share information and resources related to the pandemic.

* [Gadget Magazine](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews-pro/gadgets/)
Tech enthusiasts rejoice! The Gadget Guru starter site is tailored for those passionate about gadgets and technology. Perfect for tech blogs, reviews, or any website focused on the latest innovations in the tech world.

* [Real Estates Magazine](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/real-estate/)
Elevate your real estate business with the Real Estates Showcase starter site. This starter site is designed to showcase properties in a visually appealing manner, making it a perfect choice for real estate agencies, property developers, or individual realtors.

* [Automobile News](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews/automobile/)
Hit the road with the Automobile Adventures starter site. Ideal for car enthusiasts, automotive blogs, or anyone in the automobile industry, this starter site provides a sleek and dynamic platform to showcase vehicles and automotive content.

* [Travel Blog](https://demos.afthemes.com/newsphere-pro/travel/)
Feed your wanderlust with the Wanderlust Travel starter site. Perfect for travel bloggers, agencies, or anyone sharing their travel experiences, this starter site captures the essence of exploration and adventure.

* [Gaming News](https://demos.afthemes.com/chromenews-pro/gaming/)
Enter the Gaming Galaxy with this starter site designed for gamers and gaming enthusiasts. Whether you're a streamer, content creator, or part of the gaming community, this starter site provides an immersive and visually appealing gaming experience.

<strong>[More to Come](https://afthemes.com/starter-sites/)</strong> Stay tuned for additional sites, ensuring your options are always expanding.


## Celebrating the Success Stories of Our Users

<strong>I LOVE THIS THEME!!! It’s great for websites that have lots of content!</strong>
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> I’ve used various versions of this theme and highly recommend it for sites that include lots of content!

[@perfectrepublic](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/i-love-this-theme-its-great-for-websites-that-have-lots-of-content/)

<strong>One of the most awesome themes</strong>
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
> This theme is very hand and good to use. One should check this out and you can use the theme for your site.

[@mandatory1958](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/one-of-the-most-awesome-themes/)


<strong>Amazing & Excellent replacement theme</strong>
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
> The look and feel of this theme are excellent… I recommend it for Everyone who likes a dynamic blog.

[@doctutorials](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-excellent-replacement-theme/)


<strong>Great theme with free templates</strong>
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
> I like the theme because it comes with many free templates for anyone to get started.

[@tsquare07](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-theme-with-free-templates/)

<strong>So clean and modern looking </strong>
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
> I tried the free version for awhile before going premium. I love the features in the pro version, well worth the price.

[@macsopinion](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/so-clean-and-modern-looking/)


[Read More Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/theme/covernews/reviews/?filter=5)

## Manually Import live demo content, widgets, and settings

This plugin will create a page in **AF Companion**. 

Switch to manual import! Then you will be given three file upload inputs. The first one is mandatory, whereas the second and third one is optional.

In the first one , you need to upload demo content XML file for the genuine demo import.

In the second one, it asks you for WIE or JSON file to import widgets. You can create that file using [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://wordpress.org/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) plugin.

In the third one, you can import the customizer settings, choose the DAT file that can be created from [Customizer Export/Import](https://wordpress.org/plugins/customizer-export-import/) plugin (the customizer settings will be imported only if the export file was created from the same theme).


## AF Themes
>The most flexible WordPress themes and plugins crafted for the future web.

##  Access a diverse collection of ready-to-use websites with AF Companion 🌟

**💁 Pre-made full website starter demo sites**
This plugin provides you with access to hundreds of starter demo websites that are featured on a single dashboard.

**💁 One Click Demo Import**
All you have to do is choose the demo that best meets your needs, import it, and you're ready to start!

**💁 Your website in Minutes**
You'll get access to the sites in a matter of minutes.

🚀 Enhance your website further by unlocking premium demos through our All Themes Plan Bundles or selecting individual Premium Themes.

## Newspaper Website using Gutenberg Blocks, Patterns, Templates - Page-builder like Features
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy3RhamIOE]

## Facilitating Seamless Guest Author Collaboration for WordPress Posts | WP Post Author Plugin
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qHrfDw0zCE]

## Get the outstanding themes from AF themes
__ Check all of our [Free](https://afthemes.com/products/category/free/) themes __

👉 [CoverNews](https://afthemes.com/products/covernews/)
👉 [ChromeNews](https://afthemes.com/products/chromenews/)
👉 [MoreNews](https://afthemes.com/products/morenews/)
👉 [Newsphere](https://afthemes.com/products/newsphere/)
👉 [DarkNews](https://afthemes.com/products/darknews/)
👉 [BroadNews](https://afthemes.com/products/broadnews/)
👉 [EnterNews](https://afthemes.com/products/enternews/)
👉 [Newsium](https://afthemes.com/products/newsium/)
👉 [Newsever](https://afthemes.com/products/newsever/)
👉 [Shopical](https://afthemes.com/products/shopical/)
👉 [StoreCommerce](https://afthemes.com/products/storecommerce/)
👉 [Storeship](https://afthemes.com/products/storeship/)
👉 [Elegant Magazine](https://afthemes.com/products/elegant-magazine/)
👉 [And More..](https://afthemes.com/products/category/free/)

__ Check all of our [Premium](https://afthemes.com/products/category/pro/) themes__

👉 [CoverNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/covernews-pro/)
👉 [ChromeNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/chromenews-pro/)
👉 [MoreNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/morenews-pro/)
👉 [Newsphere Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsphere-pro/)
👉 [DarkNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/darknews-pro/)
👉 [BroadNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/broadnews-pro/)
👉 [EnterNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/enternews-pro/)
👉 [Newsium Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsium-pro/)
👉 [Newsever Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsever-pro/)
👉 [Shopical Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/shopical-pro/)
👉 [StoreCommerce Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/storecommerce-pro/)
👉 [Storeship Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/storeship-pro/)
👉 [Elegant Magazine Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/elegant-magazine-pro/)
👉 [And More..](https://afthemes.com/products/category/pro/)

## Welcome in for other amazing plugins from AF themes

__ Check all of our [Free](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afthemes/#content-plugins) plugins __

👉 [Templatespare](https://templatespare.com)
👉 [WP Post Author](https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/)
👉 [Blockspare](https://blockspare.com)
👉 [Elespare](https://elespare.com)
👉 [Latest Posts Block Lite](https://wordpress.org/plugins/latest-posts-block-lite/)
👉 [Magic Content Box Lite](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/)


__ Check all of our [Premium](https://afthemes.com/plugins) plugins __

👉 [WP Post Author Pro](https://afthemes.com/plugins/wp-post-author/)
👉 [Blockspare  Pro](https://blockspare.com)
👉 [Elespare Pro](https://elespare.com)
👉 [Latest Posts Block](https://1.envato.market/2xxbD)
👉 [Magic Content Box](https://1.envato.market/NOO1O)
👉 [Pricing Table Block](http://1.envato.market/XxAZYg)
👉 [Team and Testimonial Block](https://1.envato.market/Jr0QzE)

== Screenshots ==
1. AF Companion - Demo Import Dashboard
2. AF Companion - Successful Predefined Demo Import
3. AF Companion - Manual Demo Import Dashbaord
4. AF Companion - Examples of Predefined Demos for CoverNews


== Installation ==

**From your WordPress dashboard**

1. Visit 'Plugins > Add New',
2. Search for 'AF Companion' and install the plugin.
3. Activate 'AF Companion' from your Plugins page.

Once the plugin is activated you will find the actual import page in **Appearance -> AF Companion.**

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= I have activated the plugin. Where is the "AF Companion" page? =

You will find the import page in *wp-admin -> AF Companion*.

= Where are the demo import files and the log files saved? =

The files used in the demo import will be saved to the default WordPress uploads directory. An example of that directory would be: `../wp-content/uploads/2021/02/`.

The log file will also be registered in the *wp-admin -> Media* section, so you can access it easily.

= I can't activate the plugin, because of a fatal error, what can I do? =

*Update: There is now a admin error notice, stating that the minimal PHP version required for this plugin is 5.3.2.*

You want to activate the plugin, but this error shows up:

*Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error*

This happens, because your hosting server is using a very old version of PHP. This plugin requires PHP version of at least **5.3.x**, but we recommend version *5.6.x*. Please contact your hosting company and ask them to update the PHP version for your site.


== License ==

AF Companion uses 'One Click Demo Import' plugin script
https://github.com/proteusthemes/one-click-demo-import
(C) 2016 ProteusThemes.com
Licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0,
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

AF Companion uses 'Wordpress Importer' plugin script
https://github.com/humanmade/WordPress-Importer
(C) 2016 @humanmade
Licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0,
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html


== Copyright ==

AF Companion, Copyright 2021 AF themes

AF Companion is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

This program is free software; you can raftcstribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.


== Changelog ==
### 1.2.6 - 25/08/2023

Changes:
*Update – Compatibility with PHP 8.2*

### 1.2.5 - 25/08/2023

Changes:
*Update – Compatibility with WP 6.3*

### 1.2.4 - 27/04/2023

Changes:
*Update – Compatibility with WP 6.2*

### 1.2.3 - 06/01/2023

Changes:
*Update – Compatibility with WP 6.1.1*


### 1.2.2 - 20/01/2022

Changes:
*New – Language file added for translation*
*Update – Functional updates*

### 1.2.1 - 22/12/2021

Changes:
*New – Language file added for translation*
*Update – Security updates*


### 1.2.0 - 22/12/2021

Changes:
*Fixed – check_ajax_referer issue resolved*

### 1.1.2 - 16/12/2021

Changes:
*Fixed – Unused functions removed*

### 1.1.1 - 12/11/2021

Changes:
*Fixed – Unused functions removed*

### 1.1.0 - 12/11/2021

Changes:
*Fixed - Required plugins setup functionality added*

### 1.0.6 - 15/09/2021

Changes:
*Fixed - Demo Files not Accessed Issues*


### 1.0.5 - 13/08/2021

Changes:
*Fixed - WP Importer Redeclaration Issues*
*Update - Added Some Essentials Links*


### 1.0.4 - 19/04/2021

Changes:
*Update - WP 5.8 Compatibility Check*


### 1.0.3 - 19/04/2021

Changes:
*Update - WP 5.7 Compatibility Check*

### 1.0.2 - 19/04/2021

Changes:
*Fixed - Import Success Message*

### 1.0.1 - 18/04/2021

Changes:
*Fixed - Undefined Pro Link*

### 1.0.0 - 16/02/2021

Changes:
*Initial ReleaseE*
