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# WP-Liveticker 2
* Contributors: Stefan Kalscheuer
* Tags: liveticker, feed, rss
* Requires at least: 4.0
* Tested up to: 5.0
* Requires PHP: 5.2
* Stable tag: 1.0.0
* License: GPLv2 or later
* License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
A simple ajaxified liveticker plugin for WordPress.
## Description
WP-Liveticker 2 is a simple liveticker plugin for WordPress. Easily add multiple livetickers, add them to posts with shortcode or use them as Widget.
This plugin has been inspired by the _wp-liveticker_ Plugin by _DasLlama_ which is no longer available.
However the code is now completely rewritten from scratch
### Features
* Handle multiple Tickers
* Automatic update via AJAX
* RSS feed capability
* Shortcode to display liveticker
* Add ticker to sidebar widgets
* Ability to customise through CSS
* Localization support
## Installation
1. Upload `wp-liveticker2` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to Liveticker menu to start.
### Requirements ###
* PHP 5.2 or above
* WordPress 4.0 or above
## Frequently asked questions
### How do I display a liveticker on my post/page?
Use the shortcode `[liveticker ticker="my-ticker"]`.
If you want to define a custom tick limit, you might also add a limit with `[liveticker ticker="my-ticker" limit="10"]`.
### Can I use my own styles?
Of course.
You can deactivate the default stylesheet on the settings page and include your own instead.
### Can I use my own styles?
Of course.
You can deactivate the default stylesheet on the settings page and include your own instead.
## Screenshots
1. Example liveticker (frontend)
2. Tick management
3. Ticker configuration.
4. Settings page
5. Example shortcode
6. Example widget
## Changelog
### 1.0.0
* Initial release