=== Kirki – Freeform Website Builder & Customizer ===
Contributors: themeum
Donate link: https://kirki.com
Tags: page builder, website builder, drag and drop, no-code, freeform canvas, theme customizer
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 6.0.2
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A freeform drag-and-drop visual builder for WordPress and Customizer framework — design on an infinite canvas without coding, with built-in forms, animations, dynamic content, and 35+ theme controls.

== Description ==

[Kirki](https://kirki.com/) is a **freeform visual builder for WordPress and an advanced theme customizer** that lets you design and build complete websites visually — without coding.

Unlike traditional page builders, Kirki uses an **infinite freeform canvas**, giving you full creative freedom without rigid grids or layout restrictions.

Build landing pages, business websites, blogs, and full websites with responsive controls, dynamic content, and powerful design tools — all inside WordPress.

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### 🔥 Why Choose Kirki?

Kirki combines a modern visual builder with WordPress's powerful customization system — so you can design freely without sacrificing flexibility.

✔ Freeform canvas — no rigid layouts or constraints
✔ Drag-and-drop visual editor with precise control
✔ Responsive editing for desktop, tablet, and mobile
✔ Built-in tools (forms, popups, dynamic content)
✔ Clean, performance-focused output
✔ Works with any WordPress theme
✔ Built for designers, developers, and teams

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## 🧱 Core Features

### Visual Website Builder

Design your website visually with full control.

- Freeform drag-and-drop editor
- Infinite canvas — no grid or column restrictions
- Real-time responsive editing (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Pre-built components and layout blocks
- Global styles (colors, fonts, spacing)
- Version history and rollback
- Media manager for assets
- Light & dark mode interface

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### ⚡ Dynamic Content & Smart Features

Build scalable, data-driven websites.

- Dynamic content system (collections & templates)
- Conditional visibility controls
- Custom attributes for advanced control
- Developer-friendly extensibility
- Reusable design systems and components

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### 🎨 Templates & Design Assets

Start fast and customize everything.

- Ready-made website templates
- Pre-built sections and layout blocks
- Reusable design assets
- Import / export projects easily

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### 🧩 Built-in Tools

Everything you need — without extra plugins.

- Form builder with submission management
- Popup builder with visual controls
- Interaction and animation builder
- Icon library and media tools

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### 🎬 Interactions & Animations

Create engaging, modern experiences.

- Visual animation builder
- Interaction timeline editor
- Custom transitions and effects
- Text animation tools

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### ⚙️ Advanced WordPress Customizer

Extend WordPress customization with powerful controls.

- 35+ customizer controls
- Real-time preview
- Automatic CSS generation
- Conditional logic support
- Developer-friendly API
- Performance optimized

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## 👥 Who Is Kirki For?

- Designers who want full creative freedom
- Freelancers building client websites
- Agencies managing multiple projects
- Developers extending WordPress functionality
- Anyone looking for a **no-code visual builder for WordPress**

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## 🚀 What Makes Kirki Different?

Kirki is not just another page builder.

Instead of forcing layouts into rows and columns, Kirki gives you a **freeform design experience** — similar to modern design tools — while keeping the full power of WordPress.

**Design freely. Build with WordPress.**

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== Installation ==

1. Go to **Plugins → Add New**
2. Search for **Kirki**
3. Click **Install Now** and **Activate**

Or manually:

1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/kirki/`
2. Activate via WordPress dashboard
3. Open Kirki and start building

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== FAQ ==

= Is Kirki free? =
Yes, Kirki is free to use. Additional advanced features are available in Kirki Pro.

= What's included in the free version? =
The free version includes the full Customizer framework with 35+ controls, and the core visual builder. Kirki Pro unlocks advanced capabilities including dynamic content, the full interaction timeline, popup builder, and premium templates.

= Do I need coding knowledge? =
No. Kirki is designed for visual, no-code website building.

= Can I use Kirki with any theme? =
Yes, Kirki works with any WordPress theme.

= Is Kirki responsive? =
Yes. You can design for desktop, tablet, and mobile.

= Can I export my designs? =
Yes, import and export features are available.

= Does Kirki support dynamic content? =
Yes, you can create dynamic templates and data-driven designs.

= Where can I get support? =
Free users can get help from the Kirki community on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/kirkicommunity — thousands of designers and developers ready to help. Priority ticket support is available for Pro and Agency plan users at https://kirki.com/support

= I was using Kirki as a Customizer framework. Has anything changed? =
Nothing. All existing Customizer controls are fully preserved. Your current setup will not be affected by the update. The visual builder is simply a new addition on top of the framework you already rely on.

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== Screenshots ==

1. Design on an freeform infinite canvas, with real-time editing across all responsive views.
2. Build faster with ready sections you can save, reuse, and customize across any project.
3. Create custom animations using a visual interaction builder and timeline editor.
4. Bring your content to life with built-in text animation effects.
5. Design forms visually, and manage all form submissions natively inside Kirki.
6. Choose from a huge library of professionally designed WordPress themes to jumpstart your project.

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== Changelog ==

= 6.0.2 =
* Fix: Resolved a fatal error that occurred when the wp_insert_post hook was triggered after the plugin finished loading.

= 6.0.1 =
* Update: Theme header and footer display logic updated.

= 6.0.0 =
* New: Kirki is now a fully freeform visual website builder — design on an infinite canvas with no layout restrictions.
* New: Rebranded from Droip to Kirki — the Customizer framework and the visual builder are now unified under one product.
* New: Atomic design approach — compose from primitives, no pre-decided widgets, no component ceilings.
* New: Responsive editing, full interaction timeline, form builder, popup builder, and dynamic CMS — all built in.
* New: Real-time collaboration — design together on the same canvas simultaneously.
* New: Staging mode, publish history, and rollback.
* New: Figma to Kirki importer — import designs directly into the canvas.
* New: Dev mode — full CSS visibility and clean markup for developer handoff.
* New: 100+ premium template kits for faster launches.
* New: White label support for agencies.
* Update: Unified builder and Customizer experience.
* Note: All existing Customizer controls are fully preserved. No changes to your current setup.

= 5.2.2 =
* Fix: Color palette not displaying in the Customizer in certain cases.
* Fix: Select field inside Repeater control not retaining the selected value.

= 5.2.1 =
* Fix: Fixed an issue where the file path was used incorrectly.

= 5.2.0 =
* Update: Performance optimizations across the platform.
* Update: Added compatibility with WordPress 6.9.

= 5.1.0 =
* Fix: Resolved the issue with fonts not loading properly.
* Fix: Addressed deprecated errors to boost compatibility.
* Update: Compatibility with WordPress 6.4 and PHP 8.2.

= 5.0.0 =
* Update: Free and Pro merged.

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== Support ==

- Community support: https://facebook.com/groups/kirkicommunity
- Documentation: https://kirki.com/docs
- Website: https://kirki.com

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== Upgrade Notice ==

= 6.0.0 =
Kirki 6.0.0 is a major release — the builder has been fully rebuilt as a freeform visual canvas and rebranded from Droip to Kirki. All existing Customizer controls are fully preserved — no changes to your current setup. We strongly recommend backing up your site before updating.
