WorDroid – Full Native WordPress Blog App For Android

✨ Key Features

• Full WordPress REST API integration: Fetches posts, pages, categories, comments, tags, and featured images dynamically.
• Offline caching: Save posts for offline reading; automatic caching of featured images and text content.
• AdMob monetization: Banner and interstitial ads integrated, configurable through admin panel.
• Push notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) integration for new post alerts.
• Search & filters: Keyword search, category filters, and tag navigation.
• Comment system: Supports native commenting (via API) or external WordPress comment system.
• Dark mode: Auto-switch based on device preference or manual toggle.
• Bookmark posts: Save articles to “Favorites” for later reading.
• Multi-author support: Display author bios, profiles, and links to their social channels.
• Custom pages: Display “About,” “Contact,” or “Privacy Policy” directly from your WordPress backend.
• Smart sharing: Share posts via email, WhatsApp, or social media platforms.
• GDPR compliance: Includes privacy consent and AdMob policy integration templates.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Language: Java / Kotlin (Android Studio project)
• Framework: Native Android SDK + WordPress REST API
• Networking: Retrofit + Gson (JSON parser)
• Database: Room (for offline posts & favorites)
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Ads: Google AdMob SDK (GDPR compliant)
• Backend: WordPress 6.x with REST API enabled
• Minimum SDK: Android 6.0 (API 23)

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Prepare WordPress site: Ensure REST API is enabled; install JWT Auth (optional) for secure endpoints.
2. Import project into Android Studio (Arctic Fox or later).
3. Configure the BASE_URL of your WordPress site in Config.java or build.gradle.
4. Set up Firebase: Add your google-services.json file for push notifications.
5. AdMob integration: Insert your app and ad unit IDs in AndroidManifest.xml.
6. Branding: Replace app name, icon, splash screen, and theme colors.
7. Build & run: Test fetching posts, categories, and comments. Verify AdMob test ads and push notifications.
8. Release: Build a signed AAB for Play Store and complete the Data Safety and Privacy forms.

📦 Deliverables

• Full Android Studio project (Java/Kotlin)
• Configurable REST API endpoints and category mappings
• Offline caching & Room database integration
• Firebase & AdMob integration templates
• GDPR consent layout and privacy placeholders
• Quick-start documentation and support notes
• GPL license file and redistribution notice

📱 Supported Platforms

• Android phones: Android 6.0 (API 23) and above
• Tablets: Responsive layouts supported
• WebView (optional): For hybrid pages or embedded media content

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GPL for educational, review, and derivative purposes.
• Customization tips: Centralize theme colors and API URLs, enable Retrofit logging, and localize strings for multilingual blogs.
• Performance: Use pagination for large feeds, enable image caching (Glide/Picasso), and prefetch featured images.
• SEO/ASO: Optimize store listing with keywords like “WordPress blog,” “news app,” and “native Android reader.” Include screenshots of your blog content.
• Compliance: Add your privacy policy, configure GDPR consent, and ensure ad disclosure before publishing.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This description acknowledges the original WorDroid developer(s) published on marketplaces like
CodeCanyon.
Support the original author by purchasing their commercial license if you need premium updates, API support, or white-label rights.

🔒 Disclaimer

This source code is distributed under the GPL license for educational and non-commercial review purposes.
You must configure your own WordPress REST API, AdMob, and Firebase credentials.
Trademarks, logos, and demo blog content remain the property of their respective owners.
The user is responsible for legal compliance regarding data privacy, copyright, and advertisement regulations.