=== AJ Square ===
Contributors: jahidshah  
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jahidshah  
Tags: blog, personal-portfolio, custom-logo, custom-menu, full-width-template, one-column, two-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, threaded-comments, translation-ready, featured-images, block-styles, editor-style, rtl-language-support  
Requires at least: 5.0  
Tested up to: 6.8  
Requires PHP: 7.4  
Stable tag: 1.0.0  
License: GPLv2 or later  
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  

AJ Square is a lightweight and customizable WordPress theme ideal for blogs, personal portfolios, and creative content creators.

== Description ==

AJ Square is a clean, modern, and responsive WordPress theme designed for bloggers, designers, developers, and creatives. Built with the Gutenberg editor in mind, it supports block-based content creation and offers seamless compatibility with page builders like Elementor.

Whether you're building a personal blog, showcasing your portfolio, or launching a creative website, AJ Square gives you the tools to do it without touching a single line of code.

**Core Features:**

- Fully responsive design that looks great on all devices.
- Seamless compatibility with Gutenberg and Elementor.
- SEO-optimized codebase.
- Clean typography and layout options.
- Fast and lightweight for optimal performance.
- RTL language support and translation-ready.
- Compatible with WordPress block patterns and global styles.

Simple yet powerful, AJ Square is perfect for beginners and developers alike who want flexibility without the bloat.

== Installation ==

= From your WordPress dashboard: =
1. Navigate to Appearance > Themes > Add New.
2. Search for "AJ Square".
3. Click "Install" and then "Activate".

= Manual installation via FTP: =
1. Download the AJ Square theme ZIP file.
2. Unzip the file on your local computer.
3. Upload the folder to `/wp-content/themes/` directory on your server.
4. Go to your WordPress dashboard and activate the theme via Appearance > Themes.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is AJ Square compatible with Elementor? =  
Yes! AJ Square works seamlessly with Elementor and other major page builders.

= Can I use AJ Square for an online portfolio? =  
Absolutely. The theme is designed for personal portfolios, blogs, and general websites.

= Is the theme translation-ready? =  
Yes. AJ Square includes translation files and supports RTL languages.

= Does it support custom logos and menus? =  
Yes, you can upload your custom logo and manage menus via the Customizer.

== Screenshots ==

1. Main Blog Layout  
2. Sidebar Example  
3. Portfolio Grid (when used with block plugins)  
4. Mobile-Responsive View  

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Gutenberg and Elementor compatible.
* Fully responsive layout and RTL-ready.

= 0.5.0 =
* Security fix and enhanced thumbnail image rendering.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
The first stable release. Includes all core features and full Gutenberg support.

= 0.5.0 =
Important security update. Please upgrade to keep your site safe and optimized.

== Resources ==

AJ Square uses the following resources, all properly licensed:

**Icons & Illustrations:**  
- Heroicons (MIT License) – https://heroicons.com  
- Humaaans Illustrations (CC0 License) – https://gumroad.com/l/humaaans

**Frameworks & Libraries:**  
- Normalize.css by Nicolas Gallagher (MIT License) – https://necolas.github.io/normalize.css/  
- Webfont Loader by WPTT (MIT License) – https://github.com/WPTT/webfont-loader

**Theme Base:**  
- Based on Underscores framework by Automattic – https://underscores.me/ (GPLv2 or later)


== Third Party Resources ==

AJ Square uses the following third-party resources, which are bundled locally in the theme for optimal performance:

1. **Bootstrap v4.6.2**  
   URL: https://getbootstrap.com/  
   License: MIT License

2. **Font Awesome v6.4.2**  
   URL: https://fontawesome.com/  
   License: MIT License

3. **Bootstrap Icons v1.10.5**  
   URL: https://icons.getbootstrap.com/  
   License: MIT License

All third-party libraries are open-source and included with respect to their individual licenses.


== License ==

AJ Square WordPress Theme, Copyright © 2025 Jahid Shah  
AJ Square is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2 or later.

This theme is based on Underscores, (C) 2012-2025 Automattic, Inc.  
Underscores is also distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.