Description

The Verse of the Day Widget for WP plugin delivers daily Bible verses displayed over stunning nature backgrounds, offering both spiritual inspiration and visual beauty. Each day, a verse from the King James Version (KJV) is randomly selected and presented in the foreground, elegantly paired with a modern background scenery image generated by AI in Google’s WebP format. Now, with ChatGPT-powered language translation, you can provide these verses in over 100 languages, making it easy to inspire a global audience.

Watch the YouTube demo to learn more about how this widget works and its features: Watch the demo here

Key Features:

Daily Bible Verses: Automatically updates daily with a randomly selected Bible verse from the KJV.
Multilingual Support: Powered by ChatGPT, the widget now offers Bible verses in over 100 languages, ensuring accessibility for users around the world.
Beautiful Nature Photos: Each verse is displayed below a high-quality, AI-generated nature image, providing a visually appealing experience.
Shortcode Support: Easily add the widget to any post or page using the shortcode [votd_verse_of_the_day_widget_for_wp].
Widget Customization: Fully customizable under the “Widgets” section in the WordPress Appearance tab.
Flexible Placement: Add the widget to sidebars, headers, or posts for seamless integration with your website’s layout.
Optimized Image Format: All images are displayed in the efficient WebP format for faster loading times and reduced file sizes.

Third-Party Service

This plugin uses two third-party services to function:
Verse of the Day Widget for WP API
– This API fetches random Bible verses from the King James Version (KJV) for display.
– Personal Data: The API does not collect or store any personal data.
– Access: The API is accessed at:
– https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/verse/
– https://www.freesmartphoneapps.com/verseoftheday/api/translate-verse/
– Privacy Policy: Refer to the API’s privacy policy here: https://freesmartphoneapps.com/privacy-policy-votd/.

OpenAI API
– This API is used to translate the Bible verses into over 100 languages, ensuring a multilingual experience.
– Personal Data: The API does not collect or store any personal data.
– Access: The API is accessed at https://api.openai.com/v1.
– Privacy Policy: Refer to OpenAI’s privacy policy here: https://openai.com/privacy.

Screenshots

Mobile view of the widget in the left and right sidebars.
Mobile view of the widget in the left and right sidebars with the preferred language being set to Spanish.
Mobile view of the widget being Embedded into an HTML page using the shortcode [votd_verse_of_the_day_widget_for_wp].
Settings page in the WordPress admin panel.

Installation

Download the Plugin: Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/verse-of-the-day-widget-for-wp directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugin screen by searching for Verse of the Day Widget for WP.
Activate the Plugin: Go to the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress and activate the plugin.
Configure the Widget: Navigate to the “Appearance” tab under “Widgets” in the WordPress admin menu. Add the widget to your sidebar, header, or other available widget areas.
Use the Shortcode: Optionally, you can also add the widget to a post or page using the shortcode [votd_verse_of_the_day_widget_for_wp].

FAQ

Why did the Verse of the Day Widget lose language translations temporarily?

You may have experienced a temporary loss of language translations on [DATE]. This was due to an outage with OpenAI’s gpt-4o-mini model, which the widget relies on for translations. The issue has been resolved, and all systems are now operational. You can check the OpenAI status at https://status.openai.com.

If you continue to experience issues, please contact support.

How do I display the widget?
Use the shortcode [votd_verse_of_the_day_widget_for_wp] in any post or page, or add the widget through the WordPress Appearance menu.

Can I display the widget in multiple languages?
Yes! With ChatGPT-powered translation, you can display the daily verse in over 100 languages. Simply select your preferred language in the widget’s settings.

Is the plugin compatible with all themes?
The plugin is designed to work with most WordPress themes. If you experience any issues, feel free to contact us at allenfloyd@freesmartphoneapps.com.

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Contributors & Developers

“Verse of the Day Widget for WP” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Allen Floyd

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Changelog

7.3.42

Background Images Update: Removed the Christmas-themed background images for a refreshed look.

7.3.41

Maintenance Complete: We’ve optimized the widget for seamless performance following recent improvements. Thank you for your patience as we ensured everything runs smoothly!= 7.3.36 =
User-Friendly Fix: Enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the background scenery by increasing the image size.

7.3.32

Enhanced Design: Modernized the verse display by pairing the foreground text with stunning AI-generated background scenery for a more visually appealing experience.
Bug Fixes: Addressed minor styling issues to improve responsiveness and compatibility across devices.