{"id":90224,"date":"2018-09-13T00:17:20","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T00:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/hootkit\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T15:24:16","slug":"hootkit","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/hootkit\/","author":14108053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"3.0.5","stable_tag":"trunk","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"HootKit","header_author":"wphoot","header_description":"HootKit is a great companion plugin for WordPress themes by wpHoot.","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-02-22 15:24:16","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/wphoot.com\/","rating":4.4,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":8000,"downloads":385083,"num_ratings":22,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"2.0.21":{"tag":"2.0.21","author":"wphoot","date":"2025-11-23 21:23:05"},"3.0.0":{"tag":"3.0.0","author":"wphoot","date":"2025-11-23 19:14:49"},"3.0.1":{"tag":"3.0.1","author":"wphoot","date":"2025-12-17 20:14:01"},"3.0.2":{"tag":"3.0.2","author":"wphoot","date":"2025-12-26 16:14:28"},"3.0.3":{"tag":"3.0.3","author":"wphoot","date":"2026-01-25 15:47:26"},"3.0.4":{"tag":"3.0.4","author":"wphoot","date":"2026-02-21 13:40:10"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":{"1":3,"2":0,"3":0,"4":1,"5":18},"assets_icons":[],"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["2.0.21","3.0.0","3.0.1","3.0.2","3.0.3","3.0.4"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":[],"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[25780,611,241,161793],"plugin_category":[43],"plugin_contributors":[161794],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-90224","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-demo-content","plugin_tags-slider","plugin_tags-widgets","plugin_tags-wphoot","plugin_category-customization","plugin_contributors-wphoot","plugin_committers-wphoot","plugin_support_reps-jasins"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/hootkit.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

HootKit is the ideal companion for wpHoot themes<\/a>.\nThis plugin adds extra features and customization options to help you fine-tune your site's design. HootKit is primarily developed to work in sync with WordPress themes by wpHoot.<\/p>\n\n

Get free support at wpHoot Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. In your wp-admin (WordPress dashboard), go to Plugins Menu > Add New<\/li>\n
  2. Search for 'Hootkit' in search field on top right.<\/li>\n
  3. In the search results, click on 'Install Now' button next to Hootkit result.<\/li>\n
  4. Once the installation is complete, click Activate button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    You can also install the plugin manually by following these steps:\n1. Download the plugin zip file from https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/hootkit\/\n2. In your wp-admin (WordPress dashboard), go to Plugins Menu > Add New\n3. Click the 'Upload Plugin' button at the top.\n4. Upload the zip file you downloaded in Step 1.\n5. Once the upload is finish, click on Activate.<\/p>\n\n\n

    \n

    Which themes does HootKit work with?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    HootKit is designed to work seamlessly with wpHoot themes. Some features are only available when used with compatible wpHoot themes.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Nothing happens when I activate the plugin<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    HootKit is a companion plugin for wpHoot themes. Please make sure your theme is compatible with HootKit by checking the theme documentation<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    What is the plugin license?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    This plugin is released under a GPL license.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    3.0.5<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Improve Import UX<\/li>\n
    • Add demopacks for Voltino theme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      3.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Minor CSS and display fixes<\/li>\n
      • Updated new demopacks manifest for theme importer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        3.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Support 'widgets-v3' files<\/li>\n
        • Move Post\/Content Grid to v3 widgets - using css Grid<\/li>\n
        • Updated new demopacks manifest for theme importer<\/li>\n
        • Remove support for 'post-grid-firstpost-category'<\/li>\n
        • Standardize \"style-\" classes to \"textstyle-\" for v3 widgets onwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          3.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Support import of '_menu-item-hootmenu' during menu import in XML (eg. contains menu item bg\/font colors)<\/li>\n
          • Page Content widget<\/li>\n
          • Add options for Social Icons widget (accent bg and shape)<\/li>\n
          • Postcarousel widget - remove 'hootkit_carousel_titleascaption' filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            3.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Widgets as Shortcode misc module<\/li>\n
            • Fix bug in Content Grid widget - First post as standard size<\/li>\n
            • 'Open in new tab' option for multiple widgets<\/li>\n
            • Postcarousel widget - allow 'hootkit_carousel_titleascaption' filter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              3.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Refactored code<\/li>\n
              • Optimize performance for FA icons list in admin widgets<\/li>\n
              • Add support for 'misc > Code' modules<\/li>\n
              • Add support for 'misc > Tools' modules<\/li>\n
              • Add support for 'misc > Import' modules<\/li>\n
              • Load dashmenu if theme supports dashboard (settings as part of dashboard plug)<\/li>\n
              • Add support for 'list-evenspacecol' in post-list widgets<\/li>\n
              • Add support for 'cbox-evenspacecol' in content box widgets<\/li>\n
              • Include default support for 'grid-widget' and 'list-widget'<\/li>\n
              • Remove several deprecated code<\/li>\n
              • Remove support for 'nohoot' tag. Hence removed duplicated Hoot Framework library code\/css from themes.<\/li>\n
              • Remove 'themelist' tag and cleanup various unused code<\/li>\n
              • Minor CSS fixes for settings<\/li>\n
              • Support for 'imgbg-cssvars' (set background image as inline css variable instead of inline style)<\/li>\n
              • Support for 'content-blocks-style5-nojs'<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                2.0.21<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • List widgets - Add class for style0<\/li>\n
                • Grid widgets - Add display for 1x2 non standard unit<\/li>\n
                • Update 'supports_version' to use array (refactor directory structure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  2.0.20<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Fix \"Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly\" warning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    2.0.19<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Add align options for Social Widget<\/li>\n
                    • Content Grid - Display Content if only buttons available<\/li>\n
                    • Icons List - Icon Color Option<\/li>\n
                    • Support for new themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      2.0.18<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Fix customizer notices for latest themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                        2.0.17<\/h4>\n\n
                          \n
                        • Version Bump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                          2.0.16<\/h4>\n\n
                            \n
                          • Provide option to hide WC Offscreen Cart<\/li>\n
                          • Add option to enable 'classic-widgets' for supporting themes<\/li>\n
                          • Add customizer options mods for supporting themes<\/li>\n
                          • Add AOS support for supporting themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                            2.0.15<\/h4>\n\n
                              \n
                            • Minor css changes for admin screens<\/li>\n
                            • Update WooCommerce label in Settings page<\/li>\n
                            • Read More link text compatibility with theme customizer live changes<\/li>\n
                            • Add v2 templates for supporting themes<\/li>\n
                            • Fix admin wp.media bug with WooPaymets plugin (Ticket#12065)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                              2.0.14<\/h4>\n\n
                                \n
                              • Add X (twitter) to Social Profiles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                2.0.13<\/h4>\n\n
                                  \n
                                • Fix lightSlider script for jquery >= 3.0 (Ticket#11596)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                  2.0.12<\/h4>\n\n
                                    \n
                                  • Add discord and whatsapp options in social profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                    2.0.11<\/h4>\n\n
                                      \n
                                    • Fixed bug in content-block view when only image is present Ticket#10774<\/li>\n
                                    • Fixed bug in slider (image) caption area view when no content to be displayed Ticket#11190<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                      2.0.10<\/h4>\n\n
                                        \n
                                      • Added icon options to Content Blocks widget for supporting themes<\/li>\n
                                      • Added social icons alt color option for supporting themes<\/li>\n
                                      • Added Image slider Style 3 and Subtitle option for supporting themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                        2.0.9<\/h4>\n\n
                                          \n
                                        • Updated Font Awesome to 5.15.3 (increase icons from 991 to 1608 )<\/li>\n
                                        • Added TikTok to Social Icons List<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                          2.0.8<\/h4>\n\n
                                            \n
                                          • Fix \"Indirect access to variables, properties and methods\" bug with older PHP version (< 7.0) on Settings screen #10560<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                            2.0.7<\/h4>\n\n
                                              \n
                                            • Fix widget name issue with SiteOrigins Page Builder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                              2.0.6<\/h4>\n\n
                                                \n
                                              • Fixed hootSetupWidget not running on saving widget in classic widgets screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                2.0.5<\/h4>\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Reinstate widgets for non hoot themes<\/li>\n
                                                • Update to WordPress 5.8 compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                  2.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • Fix syntax issue with older PHP versions (7.0-7.3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                    2.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • Add 'load_hootkit' filter to selectively load plugin modules<\/li>\n
                                                    • Refactored config['modules'] to separately allow widgets, blocks and miscallaneous<\/li>\n
                                                    • Refactored assets class on how assets are added for loading<\/li>\n
                                                    • Refactored helper mod data set (include assets and adminasset attributes)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Updated structure and values stored in 'hootkit-activate' option<\/li>\n
                                                    • Added Settings page to enable\/disable modules<\/li>\n
                                                    • Compatibility with Legacy_Widget_Block_WP5.8_beta1 (checked upto RC1)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Fixed widget group bug (pass $this->number to js to assign correct fieldnames)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                      2.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
                                                        \n
                                                      • Add filters to allow force load hootkit for non hoot themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                        2.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Refactored dirname() usage for compatibility with PHP < 7.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                          2.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                                                            \n
                                                          • Refactored internal code for more modularity for blocks implementation<\/li>\n
                                                          • Add hk-gridunit-imglink class to content-grid-link (css bug fix for background image link)<\/li>\n
                                                          • Added offset option to post grid widget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                                                            [See changelog.txt for all versions]<\/p>","raw_excerpt":"HootKit is a great companion plugin for WordPress themes by wpHoot.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/90224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90224"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/wphoot"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=90224"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=90224"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=90224"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=90224"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azb.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=90224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}