Decision Tree Navigator

Description

Decision Tree Navigator is a powerful, lightweight plugin that allows you to create interactive, step-by-step guidance for your website visitors. Whether you are helping employees find the right HR form or guiding customers through technical troubleshooting, this plugin provides a premium, responsive interface that feels like a modern application.

Features

  • Intuitive Editor: Build complex trees with a drag-and-drop interface.
  • “Other Options” Shortcut: Ensure users find help even if they are on the wrong path with smart cross-links.
  • Mobile Friendly: Fully responsive design that works beautifully on all devices.
  • Developer Friendly: Clean CSS architecture and PHP filters for deep customization.
  • Lightweight: Zero external dependencies; uses native WordPress patterns.

Screenshots

  • The interactive frontend interface.
  • The powerful Decision Tree Editor.
  • Admin settings and tree management.

Installation

  1. Upload the decision-tree folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to the Decision Tree menu to create your first tree.
  4. Use the shortcode [dtnav_decision_tree id="your-tree-id"] to embed it in any page.

FAQ

Can I customize the colors?

Yes! You can use the built-in Design editor or disable the default styles and use your theme’s CSS.

How many trees can I create?

There is no limit. You can create as many independent trees as you need.

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Contributors & Developers

“Decision Tree Navigator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Change log

2.3.0

  • Prefix Compliance: Renamed all internal PHP functions, hooks, options, and CSS handles from cdt_ to dtnav_ (5-character prefix) per WordPress.org guidelines.
  • Security: Applied wp_strip_all_tags() when outputting custom CSS via wp_add_inline_style() to prevent injection.
  • Readme: Added plugin owner to Contributors list.

2.2.0

  • Theme-First Architecture: Lowered CSS specificity for better theme integration.
  • WCAG Gold Standard: Improved focus management — focus now shifts specifically to the main heading (h2) upon navigation.
  • Robust Focus Indicators: Forceful focus rings and 100ms timing ensure visibility across all WordPress themes.
  • Enhanced Grid Layout: Unified grid-based alignment for all row-based UI components (Choices, “Other options”).
  • Result Polish: Badges are now optional (tag-based); added “Purple” badge color option.
  • ARIA Cleanup: Removed redundant labels and ensured all icons are aria-hidden="true".

2.1.0

  • Multi-tree support finalized.
  • CSS Variable support for primary and hover colors.
  • Improved database persistence.

2.0.0

  • Official public release.
  • New multi-tree support.
  • New “Other Options” visual shelf.
  • Improved security and database persistence.