FloydFest 2025 Countdown Plugin v0.3.0

FloydFest 2025 Countdown Plugin v0.3.0

Phase 3: Enhanced WordPress integration and theme compatibility

🚀 Key Features Added

• Improved WordPress Integration: Uses wp_body_open hook for better positioning
• Better Theme Compatibility: Body classes and fallback positioning for various themes
• Enhanced JavaScript: DOM state checks, cleanup, and memory management
• Theme Override Protection: Z-index enforcement and visibility checks
• Automatic Fallback: Support for themes without wp_body_open hook

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Moved countdown HTML output from wp_head to wp_body_open for proper positioning
• Split style and HTML output into separate methods for better organization
• Enhanced CSS with theme-specific body classes for better compatibility
• Improved JavaScript initialization with ready state checks
• Better timezone handling in JavaScript
• Proper cleanup of intervals and observers to prevent memory leaks

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed theme compatibility issues with CSS overrides
• Proper body padding only when countdown is in top position
• Better handling of themes without wp_body_open support
• JavaScript cleanup to prevent memory leaks

📦 Installation

1. Download the plugin files
2. Copy floydfest-countdown/ folder to your WordPress /wp-content/plugins/ directory
3. Activate the plugin in WordPress admin
4. Countdown will appear automatically at the top of your site

🎯 Event Information

• Event: FloydFest 2025 (FloydFest 25~Aurora)
• Date: July 23-27, 2025
• Start Time: July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST
• Location: Floyd, VA

🔮 What's Next

• Phase 4: Admin settings interface with color customization
• Phase 5: Shortcode support and widget functionality
• Phase 6: Advanced customization options

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v0.2.0 - Frontend Countdown Implementation

Phase 2 Complete: Fully Functional Countdown Timer 🎉

This release adds the complete frontend countdown functionality to the FloydFest 2025 plugin.

What's New in v0.2.0

⏱️ JavaScript Countdown Timer

• Real-time updates every second
• Accurate countdown to July 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST
• Multiple display formats:
  • Full: Days, hours, minutes, seconds
  • Days only: "X days until FloydFest!"
  • Compact: "Xd Yh Zm Zs"
• Event start message: "FloydFest 2025 has begun!"
• Proper timezone handling for EST

🎨 Beautiful CSS Styling

• Fixed top bar (default) - stays visible while scrolling
• Floating corner option - less intrusive alternative
• Fully responsive:
  • Desktop: Large countdown with all units
  • Tablet: Adjusted spacing
  • Mobile: Compact stacked layout
• WordPress admin bar compatibility
• Smooth animations including pulse effect
• Body padding adjustments for proper layout

Technical Improvements

• Dynamic body class for floating mode
• Loading state while initializing
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Lightweight and performant

Installation

1. Download the plugin files
2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/floydfest-countdown/
3. Activate through WordPress admin
4. The countdown will automatically appear at the top of your site!

What's Next

• Phase 3: Enhanced WordPress integration
• Phase 4: Admin settings page for customization

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FloydFest 2025: July 23-27, 2025 in Floyd, VA 🎵

v0.1.0 - Core Plugin Structure

Phase 1 Complete: Core Plugin Structure

This release establishes the foundation for the FloydFest 2025 Countdown WordPress plugin.

What's Included

• ✅ Complete WordPress plugin structure
• ✅ Main plugin file with proper headers and hooks
• ✅ Organized directory structure (assets, admin, includes, languages)
• ✅ Activation/deactivation functionality
• ✅ Basic admin class setup
• ✅ Security measures (direct access prevention)
• ✅ Plugin constants including FloydFest date (July 23, 2025)

Plugin Details

• Plugin Name: FloydFest 2025 Countdown
• Version: 0.1.0
• Target Event: FloydFest 2025 (July 23-27, 2025)

Installation

1. Download the plugin files
2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/floydfest-countdown/
3. Activate through WordPress admin

Next Steps

Phase 2 will add the actual countdown timer functionality with JavaScript and CSS.

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Note: This release contains the plugin structure only. The countdown functionality will be added in the next release.

v0.0.0 - Initial Release

Project foundation and planning documentation