Customizable Konami Code

by phalkmin

Description

This plugin adds the classic Konami Code functionality to your WordPress site. When users enter the Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) on your site, one of the following actions can happen:

Display a custom alert message
Redirect to a URL of your choice
Add a “bacon” overlay to your site (because why not?)

You can also customize the key sequence to trigger the action.

Features

Easy setup through WordPress admin interface
Mobile support with touch gestures
Three different action types: alert message, page redirect, or “bacon” overlay
Customizable key sequence
Fully internationalized
Compatible with WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+/8.2+

Credits

Original plugin by GraveHeart
Uses Konami-JS library by George Mandis

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

Installation

Upload the konami-code folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Configure the plugin settings under Settings > Konami Code

Faq

What is the Konami Code?

The Konami Code is a cheat code that appears in many Konami video games, and subsequently in popular culture. The code is: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A.

Can I customize the key sequence?

Yes! You can define your own custom key sequence in the plugin settings.

Does this plugin slow down my site?

No, the plugin loads its JavaScript in the footer with minimal overhead.

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Changelog

2.0

Major update with modern WordPress standards
Updated to work with PHP 7.4+/8.2+
Improved settings page using WordPress Settings API
Added proper internationalization support
Updated JavaScript library with touch support

1.0

Initial release by GraveHeart