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MrStar Accordion Builder<\/strong> is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that makes it easy to create professional, responsive accordions without any coding. Whether you're building FAQs, collapsible content sections, or dynamic post-based accordions, this plugin provides all the tools you need.<\/p>\n\n

Why Choose MrStar Accordion Builder?<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • No Coding Required<\/strong> \u2013 Intuitive admin interface for creating and managing accordions<\/li>\n
  • Two Content Sources<\/strong> \u2013 Create accordions manually or dynamically from WordPress posts<\/li>\n
  • Flexible Styling<\/strong> \u2013 Per-accordion and global theme-based styling options<\/li>\n
  • Repeatable Fields<\/strong> \u2013 Add unlimited accordion items with titles and content<\/li>\n
  • Theme System<\/strong> \u2013 Create reusable accordion themes for consistent styling across your site<\/li>\n
  • Shortcode Support<\/strong> \u2013 Easy shortcode integration with full customization<\/li>\n
  • Lightweight<\/strong> \u2013 Optimized code with minimal dependencies<\/li>\n
  • Translation Ready<\/strong> \u2013 Fully localized for international audiences<\/li>\n
  • Multiple Instances<\/strong> \u2013 Use multiple accordions on the same page without conflicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Key Features<\/h4>\n\n

    1. Custom Post Type Management<\/strong>\nManage all your accordions from a dedicated admin interface. Organize, edit, and publish accordions just like regular posts.<\/p>\n\n

    2. Two Accordion Source Options<\/strong>\n* Manual Content<\/strong> \u2013 Create accordion items directly with titles and rich text content\n* Post-Based<\/strong> \u2013 Automatically generate accordions from WordPress posts with custom filtering and sorting<\/p>\n\n

    3. Repeatable Accordion Items<\/strong>\nAdd unlimited accordion items to each accordion. Each item includes:\n* Custom title\n* Rich text content editor\n* Flexible organization with drag-and-drop sorting<\/p>\n\n

    4. Advanced Theme System<\/strong>\n* Create unlimited reusable themes\n* Apply themes to multiple accordions\n* Override theme settings per accordion\n* Consistent styling across your entire site<\/p>\n\n

    5. Customization Options<\/strong>\n* Choose between single and multiple open items (accordion or multi-collapse behavior)\n* Configure animation speed\n* Control which item opens first\n* Custom styling for icons and appearance\n* Per-accordion style overrides<\/p>\n\n

    6. Responsive Design<\/strong>\nBuilt with mobile-first design principles to ensure your accordions look great on all devices.<\/p>\n\n

    7. Easy Shortcode Integration<\/strong>\nSimple shortcode syntax: [mrstar_accordion id=\"123\"]<\/code>\nUse multiple accordions on the same page without conflicts.<\/p>\n\n

    Use Cases<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/li>\n
    • Product features and specifications<\/li>\n
    • Pricing plans with feature lists<\/li>\n
    • Service descriptions<\/li>\n
    • Team member bios<\/li>\n
    • Terms and conditions<\/li>\n
    • Help documentation<\/li>\n
    • Any collapsible content sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Getting Started<\/h3>\n\n

      Step 1: Create an Accordion<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      1. Navigate to Accordion > Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Enter a title for your accordion<\/li>\n
      3. Click Publish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

        Step 2: Add Accordion Items<\/h4>\n\n

        In the \"Accordion Items\" metabox:\n1. Click \"Add Item\"\n2. Enter the item title\n3. Add the content in the editor\n4. Drag to reorder items as needed\n5. Click Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

        Step 3: Configure Settings<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Select accordion Source<\/strong> (Manual Content or Posts)<\/li>\n
        • Choose or create a Theme<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Set Accordion Behavior<\/strong> (single or multiple items open)<\/li>\n
        • Adjust animation Speed<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Control which item opens first<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Step 4: Display Your Accordion<\/h4>\n\n

          Copy the shortcode from the \"Accordion Shortcode\" metabox and paste it into any:\n* Page\n* Post\n* Text widget\n* Custom page template<\/p>\n\n

          Advanced: Using Post-Based Accordions<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          1. Select \"Post-Based\" as the source<\/li>\n
          2. Choose post type to display<\/li>\n
          3. Set up filters (categories, tags, authors)<\/li>\n
          4. Configure sorting options<\/li>\n
          5. Set pagination if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

            Advanced: Creating Custom Themes<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            1. Go to Accordion > Accordion Themes<\/strong><\/li>\n
            2. Click Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n
            3. Configure:\n\n
                \n
              • Default styling<\/li>\n
              • Icon settings<\/li>\n
              • Animation behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
              • Apply to multiple accordions for consistent design<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                Shortcode Reference<\/h3>\n\n

                Basic Shortcode<\/h4>\n\n
                [mrstar_accordion id=\"123\"]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
                Attributes:<\/strong>\n* id<\/code> (required) \u2013 The accordion post ID to display<\/p>\n\n
                Example<\/h4>\n\n
                [mrstar_accordion id=\"42\"]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n
                To find your accordion ID:\n1. Go to Accordion > All Accordions\n2. Copy the shortcode for the accordion you want from the table.<\/p>\n\n
                Technical Details<\/h3>\n\n
                Requirements<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • WordPress 6.0 or higher<\/li>\n
                • PHP 7.2 or higher<\/li>\n
                • Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                  Compatibility<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Fully compatible with WordPress 6.0 and higher<\/li>\n
                  • Works with popular themes and page builders<\/li>\n
                  • Compatible with multisite installations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                    Performance<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Lightweight and optimized for speed<\/li>\n
                    • Minimal database queries<\/li>\n
                    • Efficient CSS and JavaScript loading<\/li>\n
                    • Inline styles only when necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                      Security<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Nonces for form security<\/li>\n
                      • Proper capability checks<\/li>\n
                      • Sanitized and escaped output<\/li>\n
                      • SQL injection prevention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
                        Frequently Requested Features<\/h3>\n\n
                        We're always looking to improve MrStar Accordion Builder. Requested features include:\n* Custom animation effects\n* Advanced styling options\n* Integration with popular plugins\n* Additional content sources<\/p>\n\n
                        Have a feature request? Post in the support forum!<\/p>\n\n
                          \n
                        1. Admin: Create and manage accordions<\/li>\n
                        2. Frontend: Example accordion display<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                          Method 1: From WordPress Admin<\/strong>\n1. Go to Plugins > Add New\n2. Search for \"MrStar Accordion Builder\"\n3. Click \"Install Now\" and then \"Activate\"<\/p>\n\n
                          Method 2: Manual Upload<\/strong>\n1. Download the plugin zip file\n2. Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin\n3. Select the downloaded zip file and click \"Install Now\"\n4. Activate the plugin<\/p>\n\n
                          Method 3: FTP Upload<\/strong>\n1. Download and extract the plugin zip file\n2. Upload the mrstar-accordion-builder<\/code> folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> via FTP\n3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/p>\n\n
                          After Installation:<\/strong>\n1. Go to the \"Accordion\" menu in your WordPress admin\n2. Create your first accordion\n3. Add accordion items (or select post-based source)\n4. Copy the shortcode and paste it into any page or post<\/p>\n\n\n
                          \n
                          Can I use multiple accordions on the same page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! The plugin supports unlimited accordion instances per page. Each accordion uses a unique identifier to prevent conflicts.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Can I customize the accordion appearance?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Absolutely! You can:\n* Create custom themes with unique styling\n* Override theme styles per accordion\n* Modify colors, fonts, and icons<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Can accordions be created from existing posts?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! Use the \"Post-Based\" source to automatically generate accordions from your WordPress posts. Filter by post type, category, tag, or author.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Is the plugin translation ready?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! The plugin is fully translation-ready with the text domain mrstar-accordion-builder<\/code>. Translators can contribute translations through WordPress.org.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          How do I add custom CSS?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          You can:\n1. Add custom CSS through Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS\n2. Add CSS to your theme's style.css\n3. Use per-accordion styling options in the metabox\n4. Override theme styles as needed<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Can I use accordion items with rich media?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! The content editor supports all WordPress media, including:\n* Images and galleries\n* Video embeds\n* Custom HTML\n* Shortcodes<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Does it work with other plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! MrStar Accordion Builder is designed to work well with other plugins and themes. It uses standard WordPress hooks and filters.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Does it work with page builders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes! You can use the accordion shortcode in:\n* Elementor\n* Divi\n* Beaver Builder\n* Other page builders that support shortcodes<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          What happens if I delete an accordion?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Deleting an accordion will remove it from the database. Any pages or posts using that accordion's shortcode will need to be updated.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Can I export and import accordions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Yes, you can use WordPress's built-in import\/export functionality or backup your database to export and import accordions.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          Is there a premium version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Currently, MrStar Accordion Builder is available as a free plugin with all core features included.<\/p><\/dd>\n
                          How do I get support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
                          Visit the plugin's support forum on WordPress.org or check the documentation on the plugin homepage.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
                          1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Initial release<\/li>\n
                          • Custom Post Type for accordion management<\/li>\n
                          • Manual content accordion source<\/li>\n
                          • Post-based accordion source<\/li>\n
                          • Accordion theme system<\/li>\n
                          • Repeatable accordion items<\/li>\n
                          • Shortcode support [mrstar_accordion_builder]<\/li>\n
                          • Responsive design<\/li>\n
                          • Admin interface with metaboxes<\/li>\n
                          • jQuery animation support<\/li>\n
                          • Full internationalization support<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Create professional, responsive accordions, collapsible content, and dynamic posts, no coding required.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/322370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=322370"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/aniketsaini"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=322370"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=322370"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=322370"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=322370"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=322370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}