Updated readme

Author: dcooney

README.txt

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Donate link: https://connekthq.com/donate/
 Tags: ajax load more, rest api, endpoints, lazy load, infinite scroll
 Requires at least: 4.0 
 Tested up to: 6.8
-Stable tag: 1.2.5
+Stable tag: 1.2.6
 License: GPLv2 or later
 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
 
@@ -68,8 +68,9 @@ Yes! As long as you are using the default /wp-json/ajaxloadmore/posts endpoint a
 
 == Changelog ==
 
-= 1.2.5 - June 5, 2025 = 
-* UPDATE: Updated require plugin, readme and WP tested version.
+= 1.2.6 - June 5, 2025 = 
+* NEW: Adding Ajax Load More as a required plugin.
+* UPDATE: Code cleanup, readme and WP tested version.
 
 = 1.2.4 - November 11, 2024 = 
 * UPDATE: Readme, contributors, WordPress tested version

ajax-load-more-rest-api.php

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
  * Text Domain: ajax-load-more-rest-api
  * Author: Darren Cooney
  * Author URI: https://connekthq.com
- * Version: 1.2.5
+ * Version: 1.2.6
  * License: GPL
  * Copyright: Connekt Media & Darren Cooney
  * Requires Plugins: ajax-load-more
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
  */
 define( 'ALM_RESTAPI_PATH', plugin_dir_path( __FILE__ ) );
 define( 'ALM_RESTAPI_URL', plugins_url( '', __FILE__ ) );
-define( 'ALM_RESTAPI_VERSION', '1.2.5' );
+define( 'ALM_RESTAPI_VERSION', '1.2.6' );
 define( 'ALM_RESTAPI_RELEASE', 'June 5, 2025' );
 
 /**