diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 8deb80c..7c1c755 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install plugin
         run: |
           mkdir -p /tmp/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/funnelcockpit
-          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules --exclude=build ./ /tmp/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/funnelcockpit/
+          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules --exclude=build --exclude=deploy ./ /tmp/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/funnelcockpit/
 
       - name: Activate plugin
         run: |
@@ -130,15 +130,23 @@ jobs:
   plugin-check:
     name: WordPress Plugin Check
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: read
+      issues: write
+      pull-requests: write
     steps:
       - name: Checkout
         uses: actions/checkout@v6
 
+      - name: Build plugin directory
+        run: |
+          mkdir -p build/funnelcockpit
+          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=build --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules --exclude=deploy ./ build/funnelcockpit/
+
       - name: Run Plugin Check
-        continue-on-error: true
         uses: wordpress/plugin-check-action@v1
         with:
-          build-dir: './'
+          build-dir: './build/funnelcockpit'
           include-experimental: false
           ignore-warnings: true
 
@@ -152,7 +160,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build plugin zip
         run: |
           mkdir -p build/funnelcockpit
-          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=build --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules ./ build/funnelcockpit/
+          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=build --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules --exclude=deploy ./ build/funnelcockpit/
           test -f build/funnelcockpit/funnelcockpit.php
           test -f build/funnelcockpit/README.txt
           cd build
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index e511e72..04d2bbd 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Verify release package
         run: |
           mkdir -p build/funnelcockpit
-          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=build --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules ./ build/funnelcockpit/
+          rsync -a --exclude=.git --exclude=.github --exclude=build --exclude=vendor --exclude=node_modules --exclude=deploy ./ build/funnelcockpit/
           test -f build/funnelcockpit/funnelcockpit.php
           test -f build/funnelcockpit/README.txt
           cd build
diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt
index f3d8329..0286674 100755
--- a/README.txt
+++ b/README.txt
@@ -3,43 +3,48 @@ Contributors: funnelcockpit
 Donate link: https://funnelcockpit.com/
 Tags: funnelcockpit, funnel, cockpit
 Requires at least: 3.0.1
-Tested up to: 6.8
-Stable tag: 1.4.8
+Tested up to: 7.0
+Stable tag: 1.4.9
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
-Die All-In-One Lösung für den Aufbau von Funnels, Seiten und Conversion-Optimierung via Splittests, Maustracking und mehr.
+All-in-one funnel and landing page publishing for FunnelCockpit users.
 
 == Description ==
-FunnelCockpit ist das umfassende Tool zur Erstellung hochkonvertierender Sales-Funnels und Landingpages. Entwickeln Sie professionelle Marketing-Funnels mit fortschrittlichen Tools zur Conversion-Optimierung und binden Sie diese ganz einfach per WordPress Plugin in Ihre WordPress-Website ein.
-= Hauptfunktionen =
-* *Funnel-Builder* – Erstellen Sie komplette Sales-Funnels mit mehreren Seiten
-* *Landingpage-Ersteller* – Gestalten Sie hochkonvertierende Landingpages
-* *Split-Testing (A/B-Tests)* – Optimieren Sie Ihre Seiten durch Vergleichstests
-* *Maustracking* – Analysieren Sie Nutzerverhalten mit Heatmaps und Sitzungsaufzeichnungen
-* *Conversion-Optimierung* – Integrierte Tools zur Steigerung Ihrer Conversion-Raten
-* *WordPress-Integration* – Nahtlose Verbindung mit Ihrer WordPress-Website
-* *Mobil-Optimiert* – Alle Seiten sind für mobile Endgeräte optimiert
-= Ideal für =
-* Online-Marketer
-* Unternehmer:innen
-* Agenturen
-* E-Commerce-Shops
-* Kursanbieter:innen
-* Alle, die ihre Conversions steigern möchten
-Verwandeln Sie Ihre WordPress-Website mit FunnelCockpit in eine leistungsstarke Conversion-Maschine!
-*Weitere Informationen:* https://funnelcockpit.com/
+FunnelCockpit helps you publish FunnelCockpit funnels and landing pages on your WordPress site. Connect your FunnelCockpit account, select the funnel page you want to use, and make it available through WordPress.
+
+= Key features =
+* *Funnel page publishing* - Connect FunnelCockpit pages to WordPress URLs
+* *Landing page integration* - Publish landing pages from your FunnelCockpit account
+* *Split test support* - Serve FunnelCockpit split test pages through WordPress
+* *Caching* - Cache fetched funnel page content for faster delivery
+* *WordPress front page support* - Use a funnel page as the WordPress front page
+* *Mobile-ready output* - FunnelCockpit pages remain optimized for mobile devices
+
+= Best for =
+* Online marketers
+* Businesses
+* Agencies
+* E-commerce stores
+* Course providers
+* FunnelCockpit users who want to publish funnels on WordPress
+
+More information: https://funnelcockpit.com/
 == Installation ==
 
-1. Upload `funnelcockpit-wordpress` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
+1. Upload the `funnelcockpit` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
 
 == Changelog ==
 
- = 1.4.8 =
- * Updated plugin icons (128x128 and 256x256)
- * Removed deprecated banner asset
- * No code changes; assets only
+= 1.4.9 =
+* Confirmed compatibility with WordPress 7.0
+* Updated WordPress compatibility metadata
+
+= 1.4.8 =
+* Updated plugin icons (128x128 and 256x256)
+* Removed deprecated banner asset
+* No code changes; assets only
 
 = 1.4.7 =
 * Fixed form submission handling in admin settings page
diff --git a/admin/class-funnelcockpit-admin.php b/admin/class-funnelcockpit-admin.php
index 3fd7c42..baa51a0 100755
--- a/admin/class-funnelcockpit-admin.php
+++ b/admin/class-funnelcockpit-admin.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * The admin-specific functionality of the plugin.
  *
diff --git a/admin/partials/funnelcockpit-admin-display.php b/admin/partials/funnelcockpit-admin-display.php
index e7a9edf..acbfe8b 100755
--- a/admin/partials/funnelcockpit-admin-display.php
+++ b/admin/partials/funnelcockpit-admin-display.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Provide a admin area view for the plugin
  *
diff --git a/funnelcockpit.php b/funnelcockpit.php
index 000decd..6110a4a 100755
--- a/funnelcockpit.php
+++ b/funnelcockpit.php
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@
  * @wordpress-plugin
  * Plugin Name:       FunnelCockpit
  * Plugin URI:        https://funnelcockpit.com
- * Description:       Die All-In-One Lösung für den Aufbau von Funnels, Seiten und Conversion-Optimierung via Splittests, Maustracking und mehr.
- * Version:           1.4.8
+ * Description:       Publish FunnelCockpit funnels and landing pages on your WordPress site.
+ * Version:           1.4.9
  * Author:            FunnelCockpit
  * Author URI:        https://funnelcockpit.com
  * License:           GPL-2.0+
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@
  */
 
 // If this file is called directly, abort.
-if ( ! defined( 'WPINC' ) ) {
-	die;
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
 }
 
 /**
diff --git a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-activator.php b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-activator.php
index c84e373..2baa06d 100755
--- a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-activator.php
+++ b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-activator.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Fired during plugin activation
  *
diff --git a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-deactivator.php b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-deactivator.php
index a1ad4aa..0e686b6 100755
--- a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-deactivator.php
+++ b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-deactivator.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Fired during plugin deactivation
  *
diff --git a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-i18n.php b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-i18n.php
index 4f773ef..d99b7cc 100755
--- a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-i18n.php
+++ b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-i18n.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Define the internationalization functionality
  *
diff --git a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-loader.php b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-loader.php
index b1ae5a8..5ab0f6d 100755
--- a/includes/class-funnelcockpit-loader.php
+++ b/includes/class-funnelcockpit-loader.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Register all actions and filters for the plugin
  *
diff --git a/includes/class-funnelcockpit.php b/includes/class-funnelcockpit.php
index 15241b8..ba70f35 100755
--- a/includes/class-funnelcockpit.php
+++ b/includes/class-funnelcockpit.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * The file that defines the core plugin class
  *
@@ -69,7 +73,7 @@ class FunnelCockpit {
 	public function __construct() {
 
 		$this->funnelcockpit = 'funnelcockpit';
-		$this->version = '1.4.8';
+		$this->version = '1.4.9';
 
 		$this->load_dependencies();
 		$this->set_locale();
diff --git a/public/class-funnelcockpit-public.php b/public/class-funnelcockpit-public.php
index c8b0d89..1f0165a 100755
--- a/public/class-funnelcockpit-public.php
+++ b/public/class-funnelcockpit-public.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * The public-facing functionality of the plugin.
  *
diff --git a/public/funnelpage-template.php b/public/funnelpage-template.php
index a8593a7..f887efd 100644
--- a/public/funnelpage-template.php
+++ b/public/funnelpage-template.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 global $wp_query;
 $postid = $wp_query->post->ID;
 $funnelPageId = get_post_meta($postid, 'funnelpage_id', true);
diff --git a/public/partials/funnelcockpit-public-display.php b/public/partials/funnelcockpit-public-display.php
index 2012935..3c3f5e4 100755
--- a/public/partials/funnelcockpit-public-display.php
+++ b/public/partials/funnelcockpit-public-display.php
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
+	exit;
+}
+
 /**
  * Provide a public-facing view for the plugin
  *