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KindWords - Testimonials Plugin

KindWords is a lightweight WordPress plugin that registers a custom post type for testimonials and displays them on the front end using a simple [kindwords] shortcode. It supports dynamic "Load More" functionality via AJAX, allowing for a seamless user experience without page reloads.

by Nathan Smith · github.com/nvsmith/kindwords

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/nvsmith/kindwords/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/nvsmith/kindwords ↗

KindWords - WP Plugin

Nate @ Outpost Web Studio | Last Updated: 28 MAY 2025

About The Project

KindWords is a custom WordPress plugin built with PHP and JavaScript that implements a testimonial system using WordPress best practices. It registers a Custom Post Type (CPT) to manage testimonials separately from regular posts and pages.

The plugin includes a front-end shortcode—[kindwords]—which displays a list of published testimonials. It also incorporates AJAX functionality via jQuery to provide a seamless "Load More" button that dynamically fetches additional testimonials without requiring a page reload.

Key Technologies & Methods Used

  • PHP: Core plugin logic, shortcode rendering, and AJAX handling.
  • WordPress APIs:
    • register_post_type() for the custom testimonial type.
    • add_shortcode() for rendering testimonials via shortcode.
    • wp_localize_script() to pass PHP data (like AJAX URLs and security nonces) to JavaScript.
  • JavaScript (jQuery):
    • Handles front-end AJAX requests for loading additional testimonials.
    • Dynamically appends new content and handles pagination.
  • Output Buffering: Uses ob_start() and ob_get_clean() to build HTML output cleanly for shortcode rendering.
  • Security: Implements check_ajax_referer() to validate AJAX requests and protect against CSRF.
  • Content Filtering: Uses apply_filters('the_content', ...) to ensure block content is rendered with full formatting (including shortcodes, embeds, etc.).

Getting Started

To use this plugin, upload the zipped kindwords file via the WordPress Dashboard > Plugins. Then activate.

You'll need to register a Custom Post Type named kindwords. Once registered, any testimonials added to this post type will be queryable by the plugin.

Use the shortcode [kindwords] on any page that you create or edit, and the plugin will automatically render your kindwords testimonials!

Contact

Nate: Website | GitHub

Acknowledgments

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