=== WC Simple Order Tracking ===
Contributors: techslide
Tags: woocommerce, order tracking, tracking, shipment, tracking id, ast
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.4.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A 100% free order tracking solution for WooCommerce. Allow customers to track their orders using only an Order Number with a modern, professional UI.

== Description ==

WC Simple Order Tracking provides a streamlined, professional interface for your customers to check their shipment status. Unlike other plugins, this is a Free to Use license with no hidden costs or premium subscriptions required.

The plugin is designed for simplicity and privacy: customers can track their orders using only their Order Number. No registered email address or phone number is required for the tracking lookup.

Important Note: This plugin displays tracking information exclusively through integration with Advanced Shipment Tracking (AST). It fetches the carrier name and tracking number provided by AST to show a beautiful tracking timeline and details to your customers.

= Features =

Totally Free: No payment required to use the license.

Simple Lookup: Customers track using only their Order ID.

Privacy Focused: No email or phone number needed for tracking.

AST Integration: Displays tracking links and courier names managed via Advanced Shipment Tracking.

Modern UI: Clean, responsive tracking card with status banners.

Detailed Breakdown: Shows order items and quantities directly in the tracking results.

== Installation ==

Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.

Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.

Go to Settings > Order Tracker License to register your free instance and get your activation key.

Use the shortcode [woocommerce_order_tracker] on any page where you want the tracker to appear.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this plugin really free? =
Yes, the license is free to use. You simply need to register via the plugin settings to activate your instance.

= Does it require any other plugins? =
Yes, to display tracking details (Courier and Tracking Number), you must have Advanced Shipment Tracking (AST) installed and configured, as this plugin pulls data directly from AST metadata.

= Can customers track without an account? =
Yes. As long as they have their Order ID (Order Number), they can see their status without logging in or providing an email.

== Screenshots ==

The minimalist tracking form requiring only an Order ID.

The detailed tracking results view integrated with AST data.

== Changelog ==

= 1.4.1 =

Removed custom plugin updater to comply with WordPress.org guidelines.

Added mandatory sanitization callbacks to all settings registrations.

Updated "Tested up to" version to 6.7.

Removed Domain Path header to resolve warning.

= 1.4.0 =

Initial WordPress Repository Release.

Added 100% Free license support.

Removed requirement for email/phone in the customer tracking lookup.

Optimized integration logic for AST metadata.

Added country code selection for administrator registration.