HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint

HD Weather Widget displays current weather conditions and multi-day forecasts with stunning high-definition backgrounds. Perfect for blogs, news sites, and local business websites.

Features:

• HD Quality: 331dpi weather condition backgrounds (48 unique conditions)
• 5-Day Forecast: Configurable forecast display (1-5 days or hide)
• Current Conditions: Temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction
• Multiple Locations: Unlimited widgets for different cities
• Modern API: OpenWeatherMap v2.5 with HTTPS security
• Responsive Design: Works beautifully on all screen sizes
• WebP Optimized: 92% smaller images with PNG fallback
• Shortcode Support: Easy integration into posts and pages
• Widget Ready: Drag-and-drop sidebar widget included
• Highly Cached: 30-minute cache for optimal performance

Modernized for 2025:

This plugin has been completely modernized with:
* PHP 8.2 compatibility
* WordPress 6.6.1 compatibility
* WebP image optimization (24 MB → 1.8 MB)
* Security hardening (output escaping, nonces, HTTPS)
* User-friendly error messages
* Comprehensive admin documentation

Easy Setup:

1. Get a free API key from OpenWeatherMap
2. Enter your API key in Settings → HD Weather Widget
3. Use the shortcode generator or widget panel
4. Copy and paste the shortcode into any post or page

Credits

• Original Plugin: John Grefe, James Steward – The Waypoint (2013)
• Based On: Awesome Weather Widget by Hal Gatewood
• Modernization: John Grefe & Evaline Grefe
• Weather Data: OpenWeatherMap API
• Weather Icons: HD backgrounds by The Waypoint