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BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot v4.9.2
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1 -=== BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, Docs, FAQ with Chatbot ===
2 -Contributors: wpdevteam, re_enter_rupok, asif2bd, emsohel, priyomukul, seakashdiu, bashar94, jamilbd07
3 -Donate link: https://wpdeveloper.com
4 -Tags: docs, documentation, knowledge base, faq, chatgpt ai writer
5 -Requires at least: 5.0
6 -Tested up to: 7.0
7 -Requires PHP: 7.4
8 -Stable tag: 4.5.3
9 -License: GPLv3 or later
10 -License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
11 -
12 -Documentation & Knowledge Base plugin to create docs, FAQs, product FAQ, wikis & help center with AI writing, instant answers & AI Chatbot.
13 -== Description ==
14 -
15 -Do you want to reduce support tickets immediately? How about you creating a resourceful knowledge base for your customers with AI-powered documentation and FAQs? 🤔
16 -
17 -👨‍💻 82% of customers prefer to support through an online knowledge base and get annoyed creating support tickets as it's a lengthy process. So an informative Documentation page can help to enhance your customer experience.
18 -
19 -But how do you create a knowledge base easily on web site without any coding? Well, we’ve got you covered. 😎
20 -
21 -https://youtu.be/P4yzGBgptd0
22 -
23 -## 📒 Create Effective Knowledge Base To Scale Customer Support ##
24 -
25 -[BetterDocs](https://betterdocs.co/) will help you to create & organize your documentation page in a beautiful way that will make your visitors find any help article easily. It will facilitate your client to make faster decisions and get help on the spot by self-service instead of avoiding lengthy conversations.
26 -
27 -
28 -## 🔥 Power Up Knowledge Base To Reduce Support Tickets ##
29 -
30 -Let the visitors instantly find the answers they are searching for without having to wait for the support team and reduce support workload.
31 -
32 -### 🌟 Top Features ###
33 -
34 -- Ready-made template designs to create your Docs landing page, Single Doc page, & Archive page without any coding
35 -- In-built theme customization option, or use Shortcodes & Elementor widgets, or Gutenberg Blocks to design & customize the entire documentation page
36 -- Table of Contents or Sticky TOC to provide an absolute user experience
37 -- An in-built advanced live search bar to help visitors get the exact docs solution
38 -- Advanced List View & Drag & Drop Grid View feature
39 -- Create & manage multiple knowledge bases for all products separately (PRO)
40 -- Manage roles for your knowledgebase users & give access accordingly
41 -- Integrated with Analytics to track and evaluate the performance
42 -- 100% Compatibility with Elementor Page Builder
43 -- WPML Certified Plugin
44 -- Gutenberg Blocks [BetterDocs Search Form](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-search-box-gutenberg/), [BetterDocs Category Box](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-category-grid-gutenberg/) & [BetterDocs Category Grid](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-category-grid-gutenberg/) to easily create your Knowledgebase
45 -- Create [Advanced Search](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-advanced-search/) & showcase [Popular Docs](https://betterdocs.co/docs/how-to-feature-popular-docs-on-knowledge-base-using-betterdocs/) with ready layouts (PRO)
46 -- FSE Compatible with 10+ Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns
47 -- Import and export CSV and XML files options to migrate essential documentation or back up your knowledge base
48 -- Generate advanced documentation instantly using Write With AI, the powerful AI auto writer feature by integrating ChatGPT
49 -- Generate Sample Data to make the knowledge base data creation process smooth
50 -- Seamless migration of the knowledge base from any 3rd party solution like Help Scout
51 -- Estimated Reading Time for Single Docs
52 -- Add attachments to any single doc to provide additional content to help readers (PRO)
53 -- Related doc embedding in any single doc to provide supporting documentation for more knowledge (PRO)
54 -- Add glossaries to help readers understand the frequently used terms or technical jargon easily with tooltips. (PRO)
55 -- Showcase your glossary or documentation alphabetically so that users can find what they need easily. (PRO)
56 -- BetterDocs AI Chatbot Addon provides instant, intelligent support by enhancing documentation searchability and answering user questions seamlessly.(PRO)
57 -- BetterDocs AI Doc Summarizer allows you to generate an AI-powered summary of your documentation to give readers a quick, accurate overview of the doc content.
58 -- BetterDocs Code Snippet allows you to add and display formatted code blocks within your technical documentation, making it easier for readers to understand and replicate technical instructions in both Elementor and Gutenberg.
59 -
60 -
61 -## 🙌 VERSATILE READY LAYOUTS FOR DOCS LANDING PAGE ##
62 -
63 -Design your WordPress documentation site using multiple ready layouts, such as the Slate layout, Handbook layout, and Modern layout with customization flexibility.
64 -
65 -## 🗣️ TRANSLATE SINGLE DOC PAGE WITH WPML ##
66 -
67 -Translate your knowledge base documentation for users around the world by using WPML.
68 -
69 -https://youtu.be/db4FB2NUD-g?si=NCWRUCxdTdFUx2GW
70 -
71 -## 💬 CREATE FAQ INSTANTLY ##
72 -
73 -Design FAQ sections for your Knowledge base easily with the help of BetterDocs FAQ Builder.
74 -
75 -## ✅ FULL SITE EDITOR (FSE) COMPATIBILITY ##
76 -
77 -Design your documentation, single docs, and archive pages effortlessly in the Block Editor using BetterDocs.
78 -
79 -## 📋 INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC) ##
80 -
81 -Create a reader-friendly [Table Of Contents(TOC)](https://wpdeveloper.com/display-toc-wordpress/) while you are writing your documentation. This TOC moves with your scroll, so your visitors can always go to other pages easily.
82 -
83 -## 🔎 IN-BUILT ADVANCED SEARCH OPTION ##
84 -
85 -Assist your visitors to get the exact docs and reduce dependency on support with a built-in advanced live search & advanced search option(PRO) from the top.
86 -
87 -## ⚙️ ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION OPTION ##
88 -
89 -Customize documentation pages from settings or even add shortcode (PRO), page builder widgets, and more to get the full authority to make it stand out for your web visitors.
90 -
91 -## 💯 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ELEMENTOR PAGE BUILDER [FREE ELEMENTOR WIDGETS]##
92 -
93 -Design amazing single docs and the docs archive page without any hassle with [Elementor Page Builder using free Elementor widgets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/)
94 -
95 -## 🔥 SINGLE DOC & DOC ARCHIVE TEMPLATE WITH ELEMENTOR ##
96 -
97 -Create an amazing single doc & archieve template with advanced elements, and ready layouts with Elementor Theme Builder
98 -
99 -## 🤖 WRITE DOCUMENTATION & FAQ WITH AI AUTO WRITER ##
100 -
101 -Use the powerful ‘'Write With AI’' – auto writer feature that integrates ChatGPT to quickly generate detailed documentation & FAQs in a few clicks.
102 -
103 -## 🔄 IMPORT AND EXPORT OPTION ##
104 -
105 -Migrate your valuable content and back up your knowledge base with just a few clicks with an easy import and export feature that seamlessly supports CSV and XML formats.
106 -
107 -## ↪️ 3RD PARTY MIGRATION SUCH AS HELP SCOUT ##
108 -Seamless migration of the knowledge base from any 3rd party plugin solution like Help Scout with a single click to improve customer service capabilities.
109 -
110 -
111 -## 🤖 INSTANT ANSWER TO REDUCE SUPPORT TICKETS (PRO) ##
112 -
113 -Help your customers browse the docs and knowledge base articles right from the chat window without leaving the page and reduce the support tickets.
114 -
115 -
116 -## 📊 INSIGHTFUL ANALYTICS TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE (PRO) ##
117 -
118 -Track and evaluate activities on your documentation page and improve customer experience. Also, analyze the site traffic to get insights into your Knowledge Base.
119 -
120 -## 🆕 CREATE MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE BASES (PRO) ##
121 -
122 -Create multiple knowledge bases for different products and provide instant support to your customers from one place
123 -
124 -## 🔒 MANAGE INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE BASE (PRO) ##
125 -
126 -Restrict your knowledge base based on certain user roles and manage the Internal Knowledge Base to make your documentation private
127 -
128 -## 🔗 ADD ATTACHMENT IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION (PRO) ##
129 -Include attachments within each document to offer supplementary content and extra details, enhancing comprehension and accessibility.
130 -
131 -## 📚 EMBED RELATED DOCS IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION ##
132 -Incorporate relevant documentation into each document to promote supporting content and additional information.
133 -
134 -## ⚡ AI-POWERED REAL-TIME RELATED DOCS (PRO) ##
135 -Automatically suggest the most relevant documentation to your readers using AI-powered, real-time related docs, helping users discover answers faster and stay engaged.
136 -
137 -## 📙 GLOSSARY (PRO) ##
138 -Create glossaries for frequently used terms or technical jargon and showcase them as tooltips so readers can easily understand them.
139 -
140 -## 📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA (PRO) ##
141 -Build an Encyclopedia page to display your glossary or documentation in alphabetical order and help readers easily find what they are looking for.
142 -
143 -## 🤖 AI CHATBOT ADDON (PRO) ##
144 -
145 -BetterDocs AI Chatbot Addon allows instant, AI-powered support for your documentation, helping users quickly find answers and improve customer service more efficiently. It integrates seamlessly and enhances user satisfaction.
146 -
147 -## 🔗 GIT INTEGRATION TO SYNC DOCS WITH GIT ACCOUNT (PRO) ##
148 -
149 -Instantly sync your documentation directly with your Git account and keep everything updated in one place. Manage changes, streamline workflows, and maintain accurate docs effortlessly with Git Integration.
150 -
151 -
152 -You don’t have to just take our word for it. See what one of the WordPress experts are saying:
153 -
154 -> - Sweet solution for adding a knowledge base to your website.
155 -> - Visit /docs to view the built-in page (URL is changeable in settings)
156 -> - Easy to create and manage with beautiful layouts and powerful search.
157 -
158 -> -Nathan, iThemes
159 -
160 -🙌 After reading this feature list, you can probably imagine BetterDocs is a great solution for creating knowledge bases for your website. Give BetterDocs a try.
161 -
162 -Want to unlock the advanced features? [Upgrade to our Pro version](http://betterdocs.co/#pricing)
163 -
164 -## 🚀 Backed By A Trusted Team ##
165 -
166 -This Documentation plugin is brought to you by the team behind [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com/), a renowned name in the WordPress industry, trusted by 6 Million+ happy users.
167 -
168 -## 👨‍💻 DOCUMENTATION AND SUPPORT ##
169 -
170 -- For documentation and tutorials go to our [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
171 -- For video tutorials go to our [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWHp1xKHCfxDOGyziODrJ1qYNOC8pbVYA)
172 -- If you have any more questions, visit our support on the Plugin’s [Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterdocs/)
173 -- For more information about features, FAQs and documentation, check out our website at [BetterDocs](https://betterdocs.co/)
174 -
175 -= Create better Docs, Knowledge Base and wiki with BetterDocs =
176 -
177 -## 💙 Loved BetterDocs? ##
178 -
179 -- Join our [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpdeveloper.net/)
180 -- Learn from our tutorials on [YouTube Channel](https://wpdeveloper.com/go/youtube-channel)
181 -- Or rate [BetterDocs](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterdocs/reviews/#new-post) on WordPress
182 -
183 -## 🔥 WHAT’S NEXT ##
184 -
185 -If you like BetterDocs, then consider checking out our other projects:
186 -
187 -[Essential Addons For Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/) –Elementor widgets library with 2 Million+ active users in the WordPress repository.
188 -[NotificationX](https://wordpress.org/plugins/notificationx/) – Powerful social proof & FOMO Marketing Plugin
189 -[SchedulePress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/) – Content Scheduling and Editorial Solution.
190 -[EmbedPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/embedpress/)- Embed & customize 150+ multimedia sources inwith one click with customization flexibility.
191 -[Templately](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templately/) Ready Templates Library for Elementor & Block Editor with 6,000+ Versatile Designs.
192 -
193 -
194 -Visit [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com) to learn more about how to do better in WordPress with [Help Tutorial, Tips & Tricks](https://wpdeveloper.com/blog)!
195 -
196 -
197 -== Installation ==
198 -
199 -= Modern Way: =
200 -1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard "Add New Plugin" section.
201 -2. Search For "BetterDocs".
202 -3. Install, then Activate it.
203 -4. Follow the [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
204 -
205 -= Old Way: =
206 -1. Upload `betterdocs` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
207 -2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
208 -3. Follow the [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
209 -
210 -
211 -== Frequently Asked Questions ==
212 -
213 -= Does it work with any WordPress theme? =
214 -
215 -Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.
216 -
217 -
218 -== Screenshots ==
219 -
220 -
221 -
222 -== Changelog ==
223 -
224 -= 4.5.3 - 10/06/2026 =
225 -
226 -- Fixed: AI Chatbot tab — Save failing with 'Could not get a valid response from the server' error
227 -
228 -= 4.5.2 - 08/06/2026 =
229 -
230 -- Added: Tag archive template for the Elementor theme builder
231 -- Added: GPT-5 and GPT-5.5 support for the BetterDocs AI Content Suite
232 -- Improved: Tag and category based search support across Customizer, blocks, widgets, and WordPress search
233 -- Fixed: Search modal results jumping while typing and returning no results for known keywords
234 -- Fixed: Non-heading options (H6, Div, Nav, P) for the sidebar block Category Title Tag
235 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
236 -
237 -
238 -= 4.5.1 - 25/05/2026 =
239 -
240 -- Fixed: Fatal error in category counter templates on PHP 8.x triggered by a translation issue in some locales
241 -
242 -= 4.5.0 - 20/05/2026 =
243 -
244 -- Added: Bulk Define with AI for Glossary terms
245 -- Added: Edit with AI for any existing section or content
246 -- Improved: Write with AI now supports core Paragraph, Heading, and more
247 -- Improved: Settings tabs now support direct deep links
248 -- Fixed: Translation issues in the Elementor Sidebar widget
249 -- Fixed: WPML-related issues with doc ordering, archive slugs, translated permalinks, and secondary languages
250 -- Fixed: FAQ CSV import not creating FAQs
251 -- Fixed: FSE block inspector color settings leaking across templates
252 -- Fixed: Multi-category feed URLs returning 404
253 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
254 -
255 -
256 -= 4.4.1 - 13/05/2026 =
257 -
258 -- Fixed: 404 triggered on query-string archives with plain permalinks
259 -- Fixed: Disable reaction option not working in Essence single doc layout
260 -- Fixed: Archive page pagination not working
261 -- Fixed: Category Box and Slate Layout blocks ignoring MKB filter when no KB selected
262 -- Fixed: Category Grid block rendered empty on frontend with Multiple Knowledge Base enabled
263 -- Fixed: Elementor Category Grid widget showing categories from only one KB when "All knowledgebase" was selected
264 -- Improved: Block API version updated for apiVersion 3 iframe compatibility
265 -- Improved: Security Enhancement
266 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
267 -
268 -
269 -= 4.4.0 - 11/05/2026 =
270 -
271 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
272 -
273 -= 4.3.12 - 22/04/2026 =
274 -
275 -- Improved: Security Enhancement
276 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
277 -
278 -= 4.3.11 - 15/04/2026 =
279 -
280 -- Improved: Security Enhancement
281 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
282 -
283 -= 4.3.10 - 18/03/2026 =
284 -
285 -- Improved: Added an option to customize the "No Docs Found" text in the modal search
286 -- Improved: Modified "Write with AI" feature to make it aligned with "Docs Analyzer" standard
287 -- Fixed: Single docs returned a 404 error when using a custom permalink structure containing index.php
288 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
289 -
290 -= 4.3.9 - 11/03/2026 =
291 -
292 -- Fixed: Single Docs returning 404 in certain cases
293 -- Improved: Security Enhancement
294 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
295 -
296 -= 4.3.8 - 8/03/2026 =
297 -
298 -- Fixed: Several Gutenberg block styling issues
299 -- Fixed: FAQ schema not working in FAQ shortcodes
300 -- Fixed: BetterDocs font applied across the entire WordPress admin area
301 -- Fixed: Glossary “Write With AI” API redirection issue
302 -- Fixed: Multiple KB Sleek layout block is generating uncaught error
303 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
304 -
305 -= 4.3.7 - 10/02/2026 =
306 -
307 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
308 -
309 -= 4.3.6 - 28/01/2026 =
310 -
311 -- Fixed: ‘Insert OpenAI API key’ redirections causing error
312 -- Improved: Enabled draft visibility in all docs and enhanced drag & drop ordering in BetterDocs UI
313 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
314 -
315 -= 4.3.5 - 21/01/2026 =
316 -
317 -- Fixed: Docs permalink issue affecting recent documents in the admin dashboard.
318 -- Fixed: Block recovery error occurring after importing docs.
319 -- Fixed: Category-based search not functioning properly in Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Theme Builder.
320 -- Fixed: Multilingual search results not returning correctly.
321 -- Fixed: Single docs navigation footer not following the correct BetterDocs ordering.
322 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
323 -
324 -= 4.3.4 - 01/01/2026 =
325 -
326 -- Improved: Security Enhancement
327 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
328 -
329 -= 4.3.3 - 18/12/2025 =
330 -
331 -- Fixed: Doc Category template not loading in certain cases.
332 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
333 -
334 -= 4.3.2 - 17/12/2025 =
335 -
336 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
337 -
338 -= 4.3.1 - 15/12/2025 =
339 -
340 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
341 -
342 -= 4.3.0 - 15/12/2025 =
343 -
344 -- Added: New Feature | Doc Quality Analysis by AI
345 -- Fixed: Unassigned category in Docs triggers 404 not found.
346 -- Fixed: Non-Latin search requests trigger collation error.
347 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
348 -
349 -= 4.2.7 - 04/12/2025 =
350 -
351 -- Added: Compatibility with WordPress 6.9
352 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
353 -
354 -= 4.2.6 - 27/11/2025 =
355 -
356 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
357 -
358 -= 4.2.5 - 27/11/2025 =
359 -
360 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
361 -
362 -= 4.2.4 - 25/11/2025 =
363 -
364 -- Fixed: Customizer controls were not working across multiple layouts.
365 -- Fixed: BetterDocs Order not working for Archive Doc List block.
366 -- Fixed: Fatal error triggered by the latest WPML version.
367 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
368 -
369 -= 4.2.3 - 18/11/2025 =
370 -
371 -- Fixed: Inconsistent docs ordering in the admin dashboard for multilingual setups.
372 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
373 -
374 -= 4.2.2 - 22/10/2025 =
375 -
376 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
377 -
378 -= 4.2.1 - 10/09/2025 =
379 -
380 -- Fixed: Search Box control panel isn't displaying in the search form block.
381 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
382 -
383 -= 4.2.0 - 09/09/2025 =
384 -
385 -- Added: New Tech Layout | Slate Layout for Customizer, Elementor & Gutenberg
386 -- Added: New layout options for Modal Layout in BetterDocs Search Form Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
387 -- Added: New layout options for BetterDocs Sidebar Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
388 -- Added: New layout options for Doc Category Archive List Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
389 -- Added: New patterns in Docs page, Docs Category and Single Docs menu
390 -- Improved: From the admin panel, Private docs, KB, categories are not visible on the front end for the admin
391 -- Fixed: Private Docs being visible in search bar for subscribers
392 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
393 -
394 -= 4.1.3 - 17/08/2025 =
395 -
396 -- Fixed: Categories with no docs were hidden even when their subcategories contained docs
397 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
398 -
399 -= 4.1.2 - 03/08/2025 =
400 -
401 -- Added: Heading tag controls for several layouts in the customiser, Elementor widgets, and Gutenberg blocks.
402 -- Improved: Security Enhancements
403 -- Fixed: Error when using the Encyclopedia Block Editor in the editor interface.
404 -- Fixed: Private docs not displaying on the front end for logged-in users too.
405 -- Fixed: Adding a category while creating a doc did not reflect under BetterDocs Category
406 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
407 -
408 -= 4.1.1 - 14/07/2025 =
409 -
410 -- Fixed: Docs navigation not working in certain cases
411 -- Fixed: Glossary displaying even after being disabled
412 -- Fixed: TOC not working properly when titles contain special characters
413 -- Fixed: "Exclude Child Terms" in category search not working in Modal layout
414 -- Fixed: archive-doc_category.php not triggering for doc category archive pages
415 -- Fixed: Category Box widget not displaying on the front end of category archive pages
416 -- Fixed: FAQ Builder – Text color from TinyMCE editor not rendering on frontend
417 -- Fixed: Available docs not visible when clicking a specific Glossary item
418 -- Fixed: Private docs not appearing in search results for logged-in users
419 -- Fixed: Email feedback AJAX handler running even when disabled in settings
420 -- Added: Shortcode support added in FAQ Builder editor
421 -- Added: Option to enable/disable specific reactions on single doc pages
422 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
423 -
424 -= 4.1.0 - 24/06/2025 =
425 -
426 -- Added: New Feature | Code Snippet | New Elementor Widget and Gutenberg Block
427 -- Fixed: Search buttons redirecting to an empty page when using the [betterdocs_search_form] shortcode.
428 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
429 -
430 -= 4.0.1 - 20/06/2025 =
431 -
432 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
433 -
434 -= 4.0.0 - 18/06/2025 =
435 -
436 -- Added: New Feature | AI-powered Doc Summarizer
437 -- Fixed: Elementor Search Modal Layout widget | Search wasn’t working in certain cases
438 -- Fixed: TOC scroll behavior causing errors when headings contained special characters
439 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
440 -
441 -= 3.9.3 - 15/06/2025 =
442 -
443 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
444 -
445 -= 3.9.2 - 02/06/2025 =
446 -
447 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
448 -
449 -= 3.9.1 - 19/05/2025 =
450 -
451 -- Added: Setting option to search either Docs or FAQs separately from the Search Modal layout.
452 -- Added: Pagination support in the Glossaries Builder.
453 -- Fixed: Glossary drag-and-drop was not functioning and caused an uncaught error in the browser console.
454 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
455 -
456 -= 3.9.0 - 08/05/2025 =
457 -
458 -- Added: Dashboard Overview page
459 -- Added: Pagination to the grid view on the ‘All Docs’ screen when category count exceeds 100
460 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
461 -
462 -= 3.8.15 - 22/04/2025 =
463 -
464 -- Added: Support for nested category URL slugs on both Docs Category and Single Docs pages.
465 -- Added: Option to hide the "Explore More" button for categories based on the number of docs.
466 -- Added: Classic UI Button in the FAQ Builder.
467 -- Fixed: Export/Import issues for single categories.
468 -- Fixed: Background color option not applying on Archive Doc List and BetterDocs Sidebar blocks.
469 -- Fixed: Table of Contents not functioning under specific conditions.
470 -- Fixed: Highlight issue in Table of Contents on Single Docs pages.
471 -- Fixed: Deprecated CSS classes removed from Elementor widgets.
472 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements.
473 -
474 -= 3.8.14 - 10/04/2025 =
475 -
476 -- Fixed: Disabled JS and CSS on pages where BetterDocs is not used
477 -- Fixed: Heading Block custom colors not working on docs
478 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
479 -
480 -= 3.8.13 - 17/03/2025 =
481 -
482 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
483 -
484 -= 3.8.12 - 24/02/2025 =
485 -
486 -- Fixed: FAQ Builder was not visible to the admin.
487 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
488 -
489 -= 3.8.11 - 12/02/2025 =
490 -
491 -- Added: Author template to display docs authored by specific users.
492 -- Added: Docs order option for the Sidebar Elementor widget.
493 -- Fixed: Multiple Customizer controls not working for Rustic, Essence, and Sleek layouts.
494 -- Fixed: Reaction icon missing in the Essence layout.
495 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
496 -
497 -= 3.8.10 - 03/02/2025 =
498 -
499 -- Fixed: Initial search response failed for modal layout
500 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
501 -
502 -= 3.8.9 - 21/01/2025 =
503 -
504 -- Added: New FAQ Retro Layout
505 -- Added: Dropdown option to display all Admin Panel FAQs by page number
506 -- Added: Option to remove “Home” from breadcrumbs from Settings
507 -- Added: Option to enable default expanded FAQ group
508 -- Added: Option to change Feedback Form labels
509 -- Fixed: Search Fetch URl Related Issue
510 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
511 -
512 -= 3.8.8 - 14/01/2025 =
513 -
514 -- Few Minor Bug Fixes & Improvements
515 -
516 -= 3.8.7 - 19/12/2024 =
517 -
518 -- Fixed: Glossaries import not importing descriptions
519 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
520 -
521 -
522 -= 3.8.6 - 17/12/2024 =
523 -
524 -- Fixed: Fatal error related to Elementor 3.26
525 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
526 -
527 -= 3.8.5 - 15/12/2024 =
528 -
529 -- Fixed: Nested sub-category doesn’t show if the parent category doesn’t have any docs assigned
530 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
531 -
532 -= 3.8.4 - 09/12/2024 =
533 -
534 -- Improved: Security Improvement with Input Sanitization
535 -- Fixed: Errors reported by Plugin Check (PCP)
536 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
537 -
538 -= 3.8.3 - 05/12/2024 =
539 -
540 -- Fixed: Translation loading for the 'betterdocs' domain being triggered too early
541 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
542 -
543 -= 3.8.2 - 20/11/2024 =
544 -
545 -- Added: Elementor widget to display tags.
546 -- Fixed: Multiple categories assigned Docs were not displaying correctly when the order was changed.
547 -- Fixed: Conflict with the Essential Blocks “Accordion block”.
548 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
549 -
550 -= 3.8.1 - 14/11/2024 =
551 -
552 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
553 -
554 -= 3.8.0 - 14/11/2024 =
555 -- Added: Sleek Layout for the Category Box block
556 -- Added: Abstract Layout for the FAQ block
557 -- Added: Modal Layout for the Search block
558 -- Added: New Layout for the Sidebar block
559 -- Added: New Layout for the Breadcrumb block
560 -- Added: Archive Header block
561 -- Added: New Layout for the Archive Docs block
562 -- Added: Reading Time block
563 -- Added: Docs Tag block
564 -- Added: New Layout for the Print block
565 -- Added: New Layout for the Reactions block
566 -- Added: New Layout for the Social Share block
567 -- Added: Docs Page Sleek Layout pattern
568 -- Added: Doc Category Sleek Layout pattern
569 -- Added: Single Docs Essence Layout pattern
570 -- Added: Single Docs Rustic Layout pattern
571 -- Added: Docs category order option for the Instant Answer 'Home' section
572 -- Added: Controller for customizing Sub Categories & Last Updated text
573 -- Added: Search option for Glossaries and FAQ builder
574 -- Added: Pagination for docs on the Category Archive page
575 -- Added: Custom Icon option for Reactions
576 -- Fixed: Conflict with YoastSEO
577 -- Fixed: Doc title not showing in the print option when using an FSE theme
578 -- Fixed: Popular docs widget displaying draft/private docs in the list
579 -- Fixed: Import/Export not working properly when exporting FAQ
580 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
581 -
582 -= 3.7.3 - 22/10/2024 =
583 -
584 -- Fixed: Conflict between the 'moment' JS library and other plugins when using the Category Grid Block
585 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
586 -
587 -= 3.7.2 - 14/10/2024 =
588 -
589 -- Fixed: Throwing errors during migration
590 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
591 -
592 -= 3.7.1 - 10/10/2024 =
593 -
594 -- Added: Hamburger navigation for Sidebar and Table of Contents on mobile and tablet devices.
595 -- Added: Option to enable/disable the Author Box for single docs in the Customizer.
596 -- Fixed: CSS conflict with ordered/unordered lists in single docs content.
597 -- Fixed: Docs not displaying in the admin dashboard when a large number of users are present.
598 -- Fixed: Archive List block appearing blank in the FSE doc-category template.
599 -- Fixed: Privacy protection malfunction in the admin dashboard’s Docs quick edit.
600 -- Fixed: "Docs Sidebar" widget in Elementor single docs templates not working in certain cases.
601 -- Fixed: Layout changes made in the BetterDocs UI not displaying assigned docs properly.
602 -- Fixed: "Explore More" button hover effect not working in the Category Grid block.
603 -- Added: Notice for block-based themes regarding issues with the customizer not working.
604 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
605 -
606 -= 3.7.0 - 01/10/2024 =
607 -
608 -- Added: New Doc Layout | Sleek Layout
609 -- Added 2 New Single Docs Layout | Essence & Rustic Layout
610 -- Added: New Category Archive Layout | Sleek Layout
611 -- Added: New Search Layout | Modal
612 -- Added: New FAQ Layout | Abstract Layout
613 -- Added: New Elementor Widget | Doc Category Archive Header
614 -- Added: New Layout options inside Elementor
615 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
616 -
617 -= 3.6.6 - 12/09/2024 =
618 -
619 -- Updated: OpenAI GPT model for 'Write with AI'.
620 -- Added: FAQ and Glossaries in Import/Export.
621 -- Added: BetterDocs Order option for the Docs Order in the BetterDocs Category Grid block.
622 -- Fixed: Related Docs Elementor widget | heading not changing.
623 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
624 -
625 -= 3.6.5 - 13/08/2024 =
626 -
627 -- Fixed: "Write with AI" button missing in the Docs editor
628 -- Fixed: Labels on TOC and Single Docs email feedback forms are not translatable
629 -- Fixed: Broken styles in the Single Docs print view
630 -- Fixed: Creating a new FAQ group does not refetch newly created data in the FAQ Dashboard
631 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
632 -
633 -= 3.6.4 - 25/07/2024 =
634 -- Fixed: Throwing Error message related to Single Docs feedback
635 -- Fixed: "failed to open stream: No such file or directory" error
636 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
637 -
638 -= 3.6.3 - 16/07/2024 =
639 -- Fixed: Unequal height issue in 'Grid' layout mode for BetterDocs Category Grid Elementor widget.
640 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
641 -
642 -= 3.6.2 - 09/07/2024 =
643 -- Improved: Added active and active hover color options for the Elementor widget "Docs Breadcrumb".
644 -- Improved: BetterDocs Admin Dashboard scripts loading only on BetterDocs admin pages
645 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
646 -
647 -= 3.6.1 - 08/07/2024 =
648 -
649 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
650 -
651 -= 3.6.0 - 08/07/2024 =
652 -
653 -- Revamped: Dashboard UI/UX for Drag & Drop Builder and Advanced List View
654 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
655 -
656 -= 3.5.9 - 01/07/2024 =
657 -
658 -- Fixed: Customizations for the docs page from FSE were not working
659 -- Fixed: Changing the "Encyclopedia Root Slug" not updating the path for single Encyclopedia items
660 -- Fixed: Single Doc Elementor template was loading customizer CSS
661 -- Fixed: HelpScout migration not completing
662 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
663 -
664 -= 3.5.8 - 11/06/2024 =
665 -- Fixed: Edited Sample CSV file returning an error
666 -- Fixed: Drag and drop sorting not working for Docs
667 -- Fixed: Category Grid block's masonry layout showing an error in the editor
668 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
669 -
670 -= 3.5.7 - 27/05/2024 =
671 -- Added: Option to change the feedback icon for the Elementor widget.
672 -- Added: Docs list icon change option.
673 -- Fixed: Category hierarchy malfunctioning during import/export.
674 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
675 -
676 -= 3.5.6 - 13/05/2024 =
677 -- Improvement: Added an option to select the number of sub-categories to display in the Gutenberg Category Grid block.
678 -- Improvement: Enhanced customizable estimated reading time feature.
679 -- Improvement: HelpScout migration in the Background Process.
680 -- Improvement: Implemented template overrides from the theme.
681 -- Improvement: Improved performance by reducing additional JS files.
682 -- Improvement: Removed server-side object caching when creating new docs.
683 -- Fixed: Resolved an issue where including or excluding FAQ groups resulted in an error.
684 -- Fixed: Corrected the word count display issue for Persian language in docs.
685 -- Fixed: Resolved the issue where the Sidebar Elementor Widget was not displaying in translations.
686 -- Fixed: Addressed the problem where deleting a document did not delete its analytical data.
687 -- Fixed: Removed the Ascending/Descending order option for BetterDocs Order.
688 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
689 -
690 -
691 -= 3.5.2 - 18/04/2024 =
692 -- Added: Customizer options for Single Docs reaction sections.
693 -- Added: P tag select option in customizer where there are options to change HTML tags.
694 -- Improvement: Elementor Search Form styling options.
695 -- Fixed: BetterDocs is conflicting with the Searchanise plugin.
696 -- Fixed: Estimated reading time for Single Docs is not working with the Persian language.
697 -- Fixed: TOC URL not showing properly for the Persian language.
698 -- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
699 -
700 -[See changelog for all versions](https://betterdocs.co/changelog/).
701 -
702 -
703 -== Upgrade Notice ==
704 -
705 -= 2.5.6 =
706 -Attention! Please Backup your site before updating.
707 -
708 -The latest version of **BetterDocs v2.5** includes massive changes across different areas of the plugin with revamped code structure for optimized performance. We would highly recommend you to [backup your entire site](https://wpdeveloper.com/backup-wordpress-site/) before updating the plugin & test it on your staging website. [Contact our Support](https://wpdeveloper.com/support/) if you encounter any kind of errors or if you need any kind of assistance.
1 +=== BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot ===
2 +Contributors: wpdevteam, re_enter_rupok, asif2bd, emsohel, priyomukul, seakashdiu, jamilbd07
3 +Donate link: https://wpdeveloper.com
4 +Tags: docs, documentation, knowledge base, faq, chatgpt ai writer
5 +Requires at least: 6.4
6 +Tested up to: 7.1
7 +Requires PHP: 7.4
8 +Stable tag: 4.9.2
9 +License: GPLv3 or later
10 +License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
11 +
12 +Documentation, FAQ & Knowledge Base plugin to create docs, FAQs, product FAQ, wikis & help center with MCP, AI writing, instant answers & AI Chatbot.
13 +== Description ==
14 +
15 +Do you want to reduce support tickets immediately? How about you creating a resourceful knowledge base for your customers with AI-powered documentation and FAQs? 🤔
16 +
17 +👨‍💻 82% of customers prefer to support through an online knowledge base and get annoyed creating support tickets as it's a lengthy process. So an informative Documentation page can help to enhance your customer experience.
18 +
19 +But how do you create a knowledge base easily on web site without any coding? Well, we’ve got you covered. 😎
20 +
21 +https://youtu.be/P4yzGBgptd0
22 +
23 +## 📒 Create Effective Knowledge Base To Scale Customer Support ##
24 +
25 +[BetterDocs](https://betterdocs.co/) will help you to create & organize your documentation page in a beautiful way that will make your visitors find any help article easily. It will facilitate your client to make faster decisions and get help on the spot by self-service instead of avoiding lengthy conversations.
26 +
27 +
28 +## 🔥 Power Up Knowledge Base To Reduce Support Tickets ##
29 +
30 +Let the visitors instantly find the answers they are searching for without having to wait for the support team and reduce support workload.
31 +
32 +### 🌟 Top Features ###
33 +
34 +- Ready-made template designs to create your Docs landing page, Single Doc page, & Archive page without any coding
35 +- In-built theme customization option, or use Shortcodes & Elementor widgets, or Gutenberg Blocks to design & customize the entire documentation page
36 +- Table of Contents or Sticky TOC to provide an absolute user experience
37 +- An in-built advanced live search bar to help visitors get the exact docs solution
38 +- Advanced List View & Drag & Drop Grid View feature
39 +- Connect AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor to your documentation via MCP with a simple OAuth-based setup — no coding or manual API configuration required
40 +- Create & manage multiple knowledge bases for all products separately (PRO)
41 +- Manage roles for your knowledgebase users & give access accordingly
42 +- Integrated with Analytics to track and evaluate the performance
43 +- 100% Compatibility with Elementor Page Builder
44 +- WPML Certified Plugin
45 +- Gutenberg Blocks [BetterDocs Search Form](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-search-box-gutenberg/), [BetterDocs Category Box](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-category-grid-gutenberg/) & [BetterDocs Category Grid](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-category-grid-gutenberg/) to easily create your Knowledgebase
46 +- Create [Advanced Search](https://betterdocs.co/docs/betterdocs-advanced-search/) & showcase [Popular Docs](https://betterdocs.co/docs/how-to-feature-popular-docs-on-knowledge-base-using-betterdocs/) with ready layouts (PRO)
47 +- FSE Compatible with 10+ Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns
48 +- Import and export CSV and XML files options to migrate essential documentation or back up your knowledge base
49 +- Generate advanced documentation instantly using Write With AI, the powerful AI auto writer feature by integrating ChatGPT
50 +- Generate Sample Data to make the knowledge base data creation process smooth
51 +- Seamless migration of the knowledge base from any 3rd party solution like Help Scout
52 +- Estimated Reading Time for Single Docs
53 +- Add attachments to any single doc to provide additional content to help readers (PRO)
54 +- Related doc embedding in any single doc to provide supporting documentation for more knowledge (PRO)
55 +- Add glossaries to help readers understand the frequently used terms or technical jargon easily with tooltips. (PRO)
56 +- Showcase your glossary or documentation alphabetically so that users can find what they need easily. (PRO)
57 +- BetterDocs AI Chatbot Addon provides instant, intelligent support by enhancing documentation searchability and answering user questions seamlessly.(PRO)
58 +- BetterDocs AI Doc Summarizer allows you to generate an AI-powered summary of your documentation to give readers a quick, accurate overview of the doc content.
59 +- BetterDocs Code Snippet allows you to add and display formatted code blocks within your technical documentation, making it easier for readers to understand and replicate technical instructions in both Elementor and Gutenberg.
60 +
61 +
62 +## 🙌 VERSATILE READY LAYOUTS FOR DOCS LANDING PAGE ##
63 +
64 +Design your WordPress documentation site using multiple ready layouts, such as the Slate layout, Handbook layout, and Modern layout with customization flexibility.
65 +
66 +## 🗣️ TRANSLATE SINGLE DOC PAGE WITH WPML ##
67 +
68 +Translate your knowledge base documentation for users around the world by using WPML.
69 +
70 +https://youtu.be/db4FB2NUD-g?si=NCWRUCxdTdFUx2GW
71 +
72 +## 💬 CREATE FAQ INSTANTLY ##
73 +
74 +Design FAQ sections for your Knowledge base easily with the help of BetterDocs FAQ Builder.
75 +
76 +## ✅ FULL SITE EDITOR (FSE) COMPATIBILITY ##
77 +
78 +Design your documentation, single docs, and archive pages effortlessly in the Block Editor using BetterDocs.
79 +
80 +## 🛠️ AI-NATIVE DOCUMENTATION ACCESS WITH MCP ##
81 +
82 +Let AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor read and write your documentation directly through the Model Context Protocol, so your team can create, update, and manage docs from chat instead of switching between tools.
83 +
84 +## 📋 INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC) ##
85 +
86 +Create a reader-friendly [Table Of Contents(TOC)](https://wpdeveloper.com/display-toc-wordpress/) while you are writing your documentation. This TOC moves with your scroll, so your visitors can always go to other pages easily.
87 +
88 +## 🔎 IN-BUILT ADVANCED SEARCH OPTION ##
89 +
90 +Assist your visitors to get the exact docs and reduce dependency on support with a built-in advanced live search & advanced search option(PRO) from the top.
91 +
92 +## ⚙️ ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION OPTION ##
93 +
94 +Customize documentation pages from settings or even add shortcode (PRO), page builder widgets, and more to get the full authority to make it stand out for your web visitors.
95 +
96 +## 💯 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ELEMENTOR PAGE BUILDER [FREE ELEMENTOR WIDGETS]##
97 +
98 +Design amazing single docs and the docs archive page without any hassle with [Elementor Page Builder using free Elementor widgets](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/)
99 +
100 +## 🔥 SINGLE DOC & DOC ARCHIVE TEMPLATE WITH ELEMENTOR ##
101 +
102 +Create an amazing single doc & archieve template with advanced elements, and ready layouts with Elementor Theme Builder
103 +
104 +## 🤖 WRITE DOCUMENTATION & FAQ WITH AI AUTO WRITER ##
105 +
106 +Use the powerful ‘'Write With AI’' – auto writer feature that integrates ChatGPT to quickly generate detailed documentation & FAQs in a few clicks.
107 +
108 +## 🔄 IMPORT AND EXPORT OPTION ##
109 +
110 +Migrate your valuable content and back up your knowledge base with just a few clicks with an easy import and export feature that seamlessly supports CSV and XML formats.
111 +
112 +## ↪️ 3RD PARTY MIGRATION SUCH AS HELP SCOUT ##
113 +Seamless migration of the knowledge base from any 3rd party plugin solution like Help Scout with a single click to improve customer service capabilities.
114 +
115 +
116 +## 🤖 INSTANT ANSWER TO REDUCE SUPPORT TICKETS (PRO) ##
117 +
118 +Help your customers browse the docs and knowledge base articles right from the chat window without leaving the page and reduce the support tickets.
119 +
120 +
121 +## 📊 INSIGHTFUL ANALYTICS TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE (PRO) ##
122 +
123 +Track and evaluate activities on your documentation page and improve customer experience. Also, analyze the site traffic to get insights into your Knowledge Base.
124 +
125 +## 🆕 CREATE MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE BASES (PRO) ##
126 +
127 +Create multiple knowledge bases for different products and provide instant support to your customers from one place
128 +
129 +## 🔒 MANAGE INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE BASE (PRO) ##
130 +
131 +Restrict your knowledge base based on certain user roles and manage the Internal Knowledge Base to make your documentation private
132 +
133 +## 🔗 ADD ATTACHMENT IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION (PRO) ##
134 +Include attachments within each document to offer supplementary content and extra details, enhancing comprehension and accessibility.
135 +
136 +## 📚 EMBED RELATED DOCS IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION ##
137 +Incorporate relevant documentation into each document to promote supporting content and additional information.
138 +
139 +## ⚡ AI-POWERED REAL-TIME RELATED DOCS (PRO) ##
140 +Automatically suggest the most relevant documentation to your readers using AI-powered, real-time related docs, helping users discover answers faster and stay engaged.
141 +
142 +## 📙 GLOSSARY (PRO) ##
143 +Create glossaries for frequently used terms or technical jargon and showcase them as tooltips so readers can easily understand them.
144 +
145 +## 📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA (PRO) ##
146 +Build an Encyclopedia page to display your glossary or documentation in alphabetical order and help readers easily find what they are looking for.
147 +
148 +## 🤖 AI CHATBOT ADDON (PRO) ##
149 +
150 +BetterDocs AI Chatbot Addon allows instant, AI-powered support for your documentation, helping users quickly find answers and improve customer service more efficiently. It integrates seamlessly and enhances user satisfaction.
151 +
152 +## 🔗 GIT INTEGRATION TO SYNC DOCS WITH GIT ACCOUNT (PRO) ##
153 +
154 +Instantly sync your documentation directly with your Git account and keep everything updated in one place. Manage changes, streamline workflows, and maintain accurate docs effortlessly with Git Integration.
155 +
156 +
157 +You don’t have to just take our word for it. See what one of the WordPress experts are saying:
158 +
159 +> - Sweet solution for adding a knowledge base to your website.
160 +> - Visit /docs to view the built-in page (URL is changeable in settings)
161 +> - Easy to create and manage with beautiful layouts and powerful search.
162 +
163 +> -Nathan, iThemes
164 +
165 +🙌 After reading this feature list, you can probably imagine BetterDocs is a great solution for creating knowledge bases for your website. Give BetterDocs a try.
166 +
167 +Want to unlock the advanced features? [Upgrade to our Pro version](http://betterdocs.co/#pricing)
168 +
169 +## 🚀 Backed By A Trusted Team ##
170 +
171 +This Documentation plugin is brought to you by the team behind [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com/), a renowned name in the WordPress industry, trusted by 6 Million+ happy users.
172 +
173 +## 👨‍💻 DOCUMENTATION AND SUPPORT ##
174 +
175 +- For documentation and tutorials go to our [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
176 +- For video tutorials go to our [YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWHp1xKHCfxDOGyziODrJ1qYNOC8pbVYA)
177 +- If you have any more questions, visit our support on the Plugin’s [Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterdocs/)
178 +- For more information about features, FAQs and documentation, check out our website at [BetterDocs](https://betterdocs.co/)
179 +
180 += Create better Docs, Knowledge Base and wiki with BetterDocs =
181 +
182 +## 💙 Loved BetterDocs? ##
183 +
184 +- Join our [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpdeveloper.net/)
185 +- Learn from our tutorials on [YouTube Channel](https://wpdeveloper.com/go/youtube-channel)
186 +- Or rate [BetterDocs](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterdocs/reviews/#new-post) on WordPress
187 +
188 +## 🔥 WHAT’S NEXT ##
189 +
190 +If you like BetterDocs, then consider checking out our other projects:
191 +
192 +[Essential Addons For Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/) –Elementor widgets library with 2 Million+ active users in the WordPress repository.
193 +[NotificationX](https://wordpress.org/plugins/notificationx/) – Powerful social proof & FOMO Marketing Plugin
194 +[SchedulePress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/) – Content Scheduling and Editorial Solution.
195 +[EmbedPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/embedpress/)- Embed & customize 150+ multimedia sources inwith one click with customization flexibility.
196 +[Templately](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templately/) Ready Templates Library for Elementor & Block Editor with 6,000+ Versatile Designs.
197 +
198 +
199 +Visit [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com) to learn more about how to do better in WordPress with [Help Tutorial, Tips & Tricks](https://wpdeveloper.com/blog)!
200 +
201 +
202 +== Installation ==
203 +
204 += Modern Way: =
205 +1. Go to the WordPress Dashboard "Add New Plugin" section.
206 +2. Search For "BetterDocs".
207 +3. Install, then Activate it.
208 +4. Follow the [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
209 +
210 += Old Way: =
211 +1. Upload `betterdocs` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
212 +2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
213 +3. Follow the [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
214 +
215 +
216 +== Frequently Asked Questions ==
217 +
218 += What is BetterDocs used for? =
219 +BetterDocs helps you create and manage a WordPress knowledge base, documentation site, FAQ section, wiki, or help center so visitors can find answers faster and your team can reduce repetitive support tickets.
220 +
221 += Does BetterDocs work with any WordPress theme? =
222 +Yes. BetterDocs works with standard WordPress themes. You can use it to create documentation pages and knowledge base layouts while keeping your existing site design.
223 +
224 += Can BetterDocs help reduce support tickets? =
225 +Yes. By organizing documentation, FAQs, and help articles in a searchable knowledge base, BetterDocs helps customers find answers on their own before contacting support.
226 +
227 += Does BetterDocs include live search for documentation? =
228 +Yes. BetterDocs includes an advanced search experience so visitors can quickly find relevant documentation articles, FAQs, and knowledge base content.
229 +
230 += Can I create documentation with Elementor or Gutenberg? =
231 +Yes. BetterDocs supports designing documentation with ready templates and works with popular WordPress editing workflows, including Elementor and the Gutenberg block editor.
232 +
233 += Does BetterDocs support AI features? =
234 +BetterDocs includes AI-focused documentation features such as writing assistance, document summarization, quality analysis, and an AI chatbot experience depending on the feature setup and plan you use.
235 +
236 += Can I create an internal knowledge base with BetterDocs? =
237 +Yes. BetterDocs can be used for internal documentation and private knowledge bases, including role-based access control for teams that need internal docs, SOPs, or company resources.
238 +
239 += Does BetterDocs support multiple knowledge bases? =
240 +BetterDocs is designed to help organize documentation into categories and knowledge bases. Multiple knowledge base workflows are useful when you need separate docs for different products, teams, or audiences.
241 +
242 += Can I track how my documentation performs? =
243 +Yes. BetterDocs provides analytics-focused features to help you understand documentation performance, visitor behavior, popular docs, and opportunities to improve your help center content.
244 +
245 += Is BetterDocs useful for multilingual documentation? =
246 +Yes. BetterDocs supports multilingual documentation workflows and integrates with multilingual tools such as WPML, helping you create knowledge base content for users in different languages.
247 +
248 += Can I connect ChatGPT or Claude to my documentation? =
249 +Yes. BetterDocs includes an MCP server, which lets AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and VS Code work with your documentation directly. Turn it on under BetterDocs → MCP, copy the connection URL, and add it to your assistant — it will ask you to approve the connection on your own site.
250 +
251 +== Screenshots ==
252 +
253 +
254 +
255 +== Changelog ==
256 +
257 += 4.9.2 - 16/09/2026 =
258 +
259 +- Fixed: Customizer layout migration seeded the wrong defaults, so saved layouts reverted to Layout 1
260 +- Fixed: Nested subcategories could be cached while empty and stay empty until the cache expired
261 +- Fixed: Term counts were not refreshed after a recount, and an aborted import left counts stale
262 +- Fixed: Category grids now collapse to a single column below 500px
263 +- Fixed: FAQ group titles can now have their own background color
264 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
265 +
266 += 4.9.1 - 03/09/2026 =
267 +
268 +- New: Print template — add your logo and a custom footer to printed / PDF pages, from Settings → Layout → Single Doc
269 +- Improvement: Glossaries now show a preview in Free, so you can see what the Pro feature does before upgrading
270 +- Improvement: MCP catalogue now surfaces Pro's API Docs, insights, Git Sync and related-docs abilities; connection self-test no longer flags healthy endpoints as broken
271 +- Fixed: The Documentation grid hid knowledge bases containing only private docs from admins and editors
272 +- Fixed: Doc Category Archive layouts 2 and 3 never rendered nested subcategories
273 +- Fixed: "Lazy Load Sidebar Docs & Subcategories" now works for nested categories across both Elementor and block layouts
274 +- Fixed: Single doc URLs with arbitrary category segments returned 200 instead of redirecting to the real permalink
275 +- Fixed: Importing docs failed with a critical error on exported XML files and on docs with existing slugs
276 +- Fixed: The AI Content Suite showed "undefined" / "[object Object]" instead of a readable message when the API key is invalid
277 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
278 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
279 +
280 += 4.9.0 - 27/08/2026 =
281 +
282 +- New: MCP Server — connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code and other MCP-capable editors directly to your knowledge base over a per-site endpoint, with OAuth 2.1 consent, pairing tokens and rate limiting
283 +- New: BetterDocs registers its docs, categories, tags, glossary, FAQ, settings and analytics with the WordPress Abilities API, so any Abilities-aware tool can read and write your knowledge base
284 +- New: MCP admin page with a connection health report, self-test, per-tool picker and ready-made setup snippets for each supported editor
285 +- Improvement: Knowledge base meta is now visible over REST, and the FAQ Builder capability check repairs itself when roles drift
286 +- Fix: Document import no longer fails on PHP 8 — WP_Importer has no constructor, and calling it aborted every import
287 +- Fix: The FAQ block now accepts bare term IDs in its group filters
288 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
289 +
290 += 4.8.2 - 20/08/2026 =
291 +
292 +- New: Code Snippet Tab — a tabbed, multi-language code block available as both a Gutenberg block and an Elementor widget
293 +- New: Write with AI can now draft from an uploaded file (TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF) or read image attachments (PNG, JPG, WEBP) using a vision model
294 +- Improvement: Code Snippet block, Elementor widget & shortcode now support multiple languages with a built-in language switcher and self-hosted syntax highlighting (no external requests)
295 +- Improvement: Content Area Width & Max Width controls for the single doc layout in the Customizer
296 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
297 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
298 +
299 += 4.8.1 - 04/08/2026 =
300 +
301 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
302 +
303 += 4.8.0 - 04/08/2026 =
304 +
305 +- New: Multiple AI platform support — choose OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude for Write with AI and the Docs AI Suite
306 +- Improvement: Documentation archive & sidebar performance — term-count caching plus an optional "Lazy Load Sidebar Docs & Subcategories" mode for large knowledge bases
307 +- Fixed: WPML-translated doc tag & category base slugs now resolve correctly in routing and term links
308 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
309 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
310 +
311 += 4.7.0 - 22/07/2026 =
312 +
313 +- New: AI category, tag & glossary suggestions in the editor and in the Write with AI flow
314 +- Improvement: Redesigned "Write with AI" and "Edit with BetterDocs AI" modals — cleaner AI Studio surfaces aligned to the design system, with reusable instruction Guides
315 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
316 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
317 +
318 += 4.6.2 - 16/07/2026 =
319 +
320 +- Improvement: AI Sample Docs — deeper knowledge base generation grounded in your real site content, with AI-designed outlines expanded into full articles (inserted as drafts for review)
321 +- Improvement: AI Sample FAQs — AI now designs the FAQ groups, questions & answers from your site content, including store-wide and per-category Product FAQs for WooCommerce
322 +- Improvement: Product FAQ groups can now target all products or specific products
323 +- Improvement: Quick Setup wizard now hands off to the Site Editor on block (FSE) themes
324 +- Improvement: FAQ Builder — clearer published/draft group counts and a dedicated Uncategorized bucket for Product FAQs
325 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
326 +
327 += 4.6.1 - 09/07/2026 =
328 +
329 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
330 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
331 +
332 += 4.6.0 - 07/07/2026 =
333 +
334 +- New: AI-powered "Generate Sample Docs & FAQs" — auto-detects your site and instantly creates a starter knowledge base or FAQ set
335 +- New: Product FAQ for WooCommerce — dedicated FAQ groups that display on single product pages
336 +- New: Rich text (HTML) editor support in the FAQ Builder
337 +- Improvement: Revamped admin with new React-based Knowledge Base, Doc Categories, Doc Tags, FAQ Builder and Glossaries screens
338 +- Fixed: Code Snippet block now correctly removes cleared code on the frontend
339 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
340 +
341 += 4.5.6 - 30/06/2026 =
342 +
343 +- Fixed: Redirect issue with Glossary & Learn More buttons in the Gutenberg/FSE environment
344 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
345 +
346 += 4.5.5 - 23/06/2026 =
347 +
348 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
349 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
350 +
351 += 4.5.4 - 18/06/2026 =
352 +
353 +- Added: Translated documents support in BetterDocs Export
354 +- Fixed: Scheduled doc showing wrong "Updated on" date after publish
355 +- Improved: Plugin integration list completeness during initial setup
356 +- Improved: Compatibility with PHP 8.4 and PHP 8.5
357 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
358 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
359 +
360 += 4.5.3 - 10/06/2026 =
361 +
362 +- Fixed: AI Chatbot tab — Save failing with 'Could not get a valid response from the server' error
363 +
364 += 4.5.2 - 08/06/2026 =
365 +
366 +- Added: Tag archive template for the Elementor theme builder
367 +- Added: GPT-5 and GPT-5.5 support for the BetterDocs AI Content Suite
368 +- Improved: Tag and category based search support across Customizer, blocks, widgets, and WordPress search
369 +- Fixed: Search modal results jumping while typing and returning no results for known keywords
370 +- Fixed: Non-heading options (H6, Div, Nav, P) for the sidebar block Category Title Tag
371 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
372 +
373 +
374 += 4.5.1 - 25/05/2026 =
375 +
376 +- Fixed: Fatal error in category counter templates on PHP 8.x triggered by a translation issue in some locales
377 +
378 += 4.5.0 - 20/05/2026 =
379 +
380 +- Added: Bulk Define with AI for Glossary terms
381 +- Added: Edit with AI for any existing section or content
382 +- Improved: Write with AI now supports core Paragraph, Heading, and more
383 +- Improved: Settings tabs now support direct deep links
384 +- Fixed: Translation issues in the Elementor Sidebar widget
385 +- Fixed: WPML-related issues with doc ordering, archive slugs, translated permalinks, and secondary languages
386 +- Fixed: FAQ CSV import not creating FAQs
387 +- Fixed: FSE block inspector color settings leaking across templates
388 +- Fixed: Multi-category feed URLs returning 404
389 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
390 +
391 +
392 += 4.4.1 - 13/05/2026 =
393 +
394 +- Fixed: 404 triggered on query-string archives with plain permalinks
395 +- Fixed: Disable reaction option not working in Essence single doc layout
396 +- Fixed: Archive page pagination not working
397 +- Fixed: Category Box and Slate Layout blocks ignoring MKB filter when no KB selected
398 +- Fixed: Category Grid block rendered empty on frontend with Multiple Knowledge Base enabled
399 +- Fixed: Elementor Category Grid widget showing categories from only one KB when "All knowledgebase" was selected
400 +- Improved: Block API version updated for apiVersion 3 iframe compatibility
401 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
402 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
403 +
404 +
405 += 4.4.0 - 11/05/2026 =
406 +
407 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
408 +
409 += 4.3.12 - 22/04/2026 =
410 +
411 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
412 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
413 +
414 += 4.3.11 - 15/04/2026 =
415 +
416 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
417 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
418 +
419 += 4.3.10 - 18/03/2026 =
420 +
421 +- Improved: Added an option to customize the "No Docs Found" text in the modal search
422 +- Improved: Modified "Write with AI" feature to make it aligned with "Docs Analyzer" standard
423 +- Fixed: Single docs returned a 404 error when using a custom permalink structure containing index.php
424 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
425 +
426 += 4.3.9 - 11/03/2026 =
427 +
428 +- Fixed: Single Docs returning 404 in certain cases
429 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
430 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
431 +
432 += 4.3.8 - 8/03/2026 =
433 +
434 +- Fixed: Several Gutenberg block styling issues
435 +- Fixed: FAQ schema not working in FAQ shortcodes
436 +- Fixed: BetterDocs font applied across the entire WordPress admin area
437 +- Fixed: Glossary “Write With AI” API redirection issue
438 +- Fixed: Multiple KB Sleek layout block is generating uncaught error
439 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
440 +
441 += 4.3.7 - 10/02/2026 =
442 +
443 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
444 +
445 += 4.3.6 - 28/01/2026 =
446 +
447 +- Fixed: ‘Insert OpenAI API key’ redirections causing error
448 +- Improved: Enabled draft visibility in all docs and enhanced drag & drop ordering in BetterDocs UI
449 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
450 +
451 += 4.3.5 - 21/01/2026 =
452 +
453 +- Fixed: Docs permalink issue affecting recent documents in the admin dashboard.
454 +- Fixed: Block recovery error occurring after importing docs.
455 +- Fixed: Category-based search not functioning properly in Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Theme Builder.
456 +- Fixed: Multilingual search results not returning correctly.
457 +- Fixed: Single docs navigation footer not following the correct BetterDocs ordering.
458 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
459 +
460 += 4.3.4 - 01/01/2026 =
461 +
462 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
463 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
464 +
465 += 4.3.3 - 18/12/2025 =
466 +
467 +- Fixed: Doc Category template not loading in certain cases.
468 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
469 +
470 += 4.3.2 - 17/12/2025 =
471 +
472 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
473 +
474 += 4.3.1 - 15/12/2025 =
475 +
476 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
477 +
478 += 4.3.0 - 15/12/2025 =
479 +
480 +- Added: New Feature | Doc Quality Analysis by AI
481 +- Fixed: Unassigned category in Docs triggers 404 not found.
482 +- Fixed: Non-Latin search requests trigger collation error.
483 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
484 +
485 += 4.2.7 - 04/12/2025 =
486 +
487 +- Added: Compatibility with WordPress 6.9
488 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
489 +
490 += 4.2.6 - 27/11/2025 =
491 +
492 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
493 +
494 += 4.2.5 - 27/11/2025 =
495 +
496 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
497 +
498 += 4.2.4 - 25/11/2025 =
499 +
500 +- Fixed: Customizer controls were not working across multiple layouts.
501 +- Fixed: BetterDocs Order not working for Archive Doc List block.
502 +- Fixed: Fatal error triggered by the latest WPML version.
503 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
504 +
505 += 4.2.3 - 18/11/2025 =
506 +
507 +- Fixed: Inconsistent docs ordering in the admin dashboard for multilingual setups.
508 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
509 +
510 += 4.2.2 - 22/10/2025 =
511 +
512 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
513 +
514 += 4.2.1 - 10/09/2025 =
515 +
516 +- Fixed: Search Box control panel isn't displaying in the search form block.
517 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
518 +
519 += 4.2.0 - 09/09/2025 =
520 +
521 +- Added: New Tech Layout | Slate Layout for Customizer, Elementor & Gutenberg
522 +- Added: New layout options for Modal Layout in BetterDocs Search Form Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
523 +- Added: New layout options for BetterDocs Sidebar Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
524 +- Added: New layout options for Doc Category Archive List Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
525 +- Added: New patterns in Docs page, Docs Category and Single Docs menu
526 +- Improved: From the admin panel, Private docs, KB, categories are not visible on the front end for the admin
527 +- Fixed: Private Docs being visible in search bar for subscribers
528 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
529 +
530 += 4.1.3 - 17/08/2025 =
531 +
532 +- Fixed: Categories with no docs were hidden even when their subcategories contained docs
533 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
534 +
535 += 4.1.2 - 03/08/2025 =
536 +
537 +- Added: Heading tag controls for several layouts in the customiser, Elementor widgets, and Gutenberg blocks.
538 +- Improved: Security Enhancements
539 +- Fixed: Error when using the Encyclopedia Block Editor in the editor interface.
540 +- Fixed: Private docs not displaying on the front end for logged-in users too.
541 +- Fixed: Adding a category while creating a doc did not reflect under BetterDocs Category
542 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
543 +
544 += 4.1.1 - 14/07/2025 =
545 +
546 +- Fixed: Docs navigation not working in certain cases
547 +- Fixed: Glossary displaying even after being disabled
548 +- Fixed: TOC not working properly when titles contain special characters
549 +- Fixed: "Exclude Child Terms" in category search not working in Modal layout
550 +- Fixed: archive-doc_category.php not triggering for doc category archive pages
551 +- Fixed: Category Box widget not displaying on the front end of category archive pages
552 +- Fixed: FAQ Builder – Text color from TinyMCE editor not rendering on frontend
553 +- Fixed: Available docs not visible when clicking a specific Glossary item
554 +- Fixed: Private docs not appearing in search results for logged-in users
555 +- Fixed: Email feedback AJAX handler running even when disabled in settings
556 +- Added: Shortcode support added in FAQ Builder editor
557 +- Added: Option to enable/disable specific reactions on single doc pages
558 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
559 +
560 += 4.1.0 - 24/06/2025 =
561 +
562 +- Added: New Feature | Code Snippet | New Elementor Widget and Gutenberg Block
563 +- Fixed: Search buttons redirecting to an empty page when using the [betterdocs_search_form] shortcode.
564 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
565 +
566 += 4.0.1 - 20/06/2025 =
567 +
568 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
569 +
570 += 4.0.0 - 18/06/2025 =
571 +
572 +- Added: New Feature | AI-powered Doc Summarizer
573 +- Fixed: Elementor Search Modal Layout widget | Search wasn’t working in certain cases
574 +- Fixed: TOC scroll behavior causing errors when headings contained special characters
575 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
576 +
577 += 3.9.3 - 15/06/2025 =
578 +
579 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
580 +
581 += 3.9.2 - 02/06/2025 =
582 +
583 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
584 +
585 += 3.9.1 - 19/05/2025 =
586 +
587 +- Added: Setting option to search either Docs or FAQs separately from the Search Modal layout.
588 +- Added: Pagination support in the Glossaries Builder.
589 +- Fixed: Glossary drag-and-drop was not functioning and caused an uncaught error in the browser console.
590 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
591 +
592 += 3.9.0 - 08/05/2025 =
593 +
594 +- Added: Dashboard Overview page
595 +- Added: Pagination to the grid view on the ‘All Docs’ screen when category count exceeds 100
596 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
597 +
598 += 3.8.15 - 22/04/2025 =
599 +
600 +- Added: Support for nested category URL slugs on both Docs Category and Single Docs pages.
601 +- Added: Option to hide the "Explore More" button for categories based on the number of docs.
602 +- Added: Classic UI Button in the FAQ Builder.
603 +- Fixed: Export/Import issues for single categories.
604 +- Fixed: Background color option not applying on Archive Doc List and BetterDocs Sidebar blocks.
605 +- Fixed: Table of Contents not functioning under specific conditions.
606 +- Fixed: Highlight issue in Table of Contents on Single Docs pages.
607 +- Fixed: Deprecated CSS classes removed from Elementor widgets.
608 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements.
609 +
610 += 3.8.14 - 10/04/2025 =
611 +
612 +- Fixed: Disabled JS and CSS on pages where BetterDocs is not used
613 +- Fixed: Heading Block custom colors not working on docs
614 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
615 +
616 += 3.8.13 - 17/03/2025 =
617 +
618 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
619 +
620 += 3.8.12 - 24/02/2025 =
621 +
622 +- Fixed: FAQ Builder was not visible to the admin.
623 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
624 +
625 += 3.8.11 - 12/02/2025 =
626 +
627 +- Added: Author template to display docs authored by specific users.
628 +- Added: Docs order option for the Sidebar Elementor widget.
629 +- Fixed: Multiple Customizer controls not working for Rustic, Essence, and Sleek layouts.
630 +- Fixed: Reaction icon missing in the Essence layout.
631 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
632 +
633 += 3.8.10 - 03/02/2025 =
634 +
635 +- Fixed: Initial search response failed for modal layout
636 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
637 +
638 += 3.8.9 - 21/01/2025 =
639 +
640 +- Added: New FAQ Retro Layout
641 +- Added: Dropdown option to display all Admin Panel FAQs by page number
642 +- Added: Option to remove “Home” from breadcrumbs from Settings
643 +- Added: Option to enable default expanded FAQ group
644 +- Added: Option to change Feedback Form labels
645 +- Fixed: Search Fetch URl Related Issue
646 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
647 +
648 += 3.8.8 - 14/01/2025 =
649 +
650 +- Few Minor Bug Fixes & Improvements
651 +
652 += 3.8.7 - 19/12/2024 =
653 +
654 +- Fixed: Glossaries import not importing descriptions
655 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
656 +
657 +
658 += 3.8.6 - 17/12/2024 =
659 +
660 +- Fixed: Fatal error related to Elementor 3.26
661 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
662 +
663 += 3.8.5 - 15/12/2024 =
664 +
665 +- Fixed: Nested sub-category doesn’t show if the parent category doesn’t have any docs assigned
666 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
667 +
668 += 3.8.4 - 09/12/2024 =
669 +
670 +- Improved: Security Improvement with Input Sanitization
671 +- Fixed: Errors reported by Plugin Check (PCP)
672 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
673 +
674 += 3.8.3 - 05/12/2024 =
675 +
676 +- Fixed: Translation loading for the 'betterdocs' domain being triggered too early
677 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
678 +
679 += 3.8.2 - 20/11/2024 =
680 +
681 +- Added: Elementor widget to display tags.
682 +- Fixed: Multiple categories assigned Docs were not displaying correctly when the order was changed.
683 +- Fixed: Conflict with the Essential Blocks “Accordion block”.
684 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
685 +
686 += 3.8.1 - 14/11/2024 =
687 +
688 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
689 +
690 += 3.8.0 - 14/11/2024 =
691 +- Added: Sleek Layout for the Category Box block
692 +- Added: Abstract Layout for the FAQ block
693 +- Added: Modal Layout for the Search block
694 +- Added: New Layout for the Sidebar block
695 +- Added: New Layout for the Breadcrumb block
696 +- Added: Archive Header block
697 +- Added: New Layout for the Archive Docs block
698 +- Added: Reading Time block
699 +- Added: Docs Tag block
700 +- Added: New Layout for the Print block
701 +- Added: New Layout for the Reactions block
702 +- Added: New Layout for the Social Share block
703 +- Added: Docs Page Sleek Layout pattern
704 +- Added: Doc Category Sleek Layout pattern
705 +- Added: Single Docs Essence Layout pattern
706 +- Added: Single Docs Rustic Layout pattern
707 +- Added: Docs category order option for the Instant Answer 'Home' section
708 +- Added: Controller for customizing Sub Categories & Last Updated text
709 +- Added: Search option for Glossaries and FAQ builder
710 +- Added: Pagination for docs on the Category Archive page
711 +- Added: Custom Icon option for Reactions
712 +- Fixed: Conflict with YoastSEO
713 +- Fixed: Doc title not showing in the print option when using an FSE theme
714 +- Fixed: Popular docs widget displaying draft/private docs in the list
715 +- Fixed: Import/Export not working properly when exporting FAQ
716 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
717 +
718 += 3.7.3 - 22/10/2024 =
719 +
720 +- Fixed: Conflict between the 'moment' JS library and other plugins when using the Category Grid Block
721 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
722 +
723 += 3.7.2 - 14/10/2024 =
724 +
725 +- Fixed: Throwing errors during migration
726 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
727 +
728 += 3.7.1 - 10/10/2024 =
729 +
730 +- Added: Hamburger navigation for Sidebar and Table of Contents on mobile and tablet devices.
731 +- Added: Option to enable/disable the Author Box for single docs in the Customizer.
732 +- Fixed: CSS conflict with ordered/unordered lists in single docs content.
733 +- Fixed: Docs not displaying in the admin dashboard when a large number of users are present.
734 +- Fixed: Archive List block appearing blank in the FSE doc-category template.
735 +- Fixed: Privacy protection malfunction in the admin dashboard’s Docs quick edit.
736 +- Fixed: "Docs Sidebar" widget in Elementor single docs templates not working in certain cases.
737 +- Fixed: Layout changes made in the BetterDocs UI not displaying assigned docs properly.
738 +- Fixed: "Explore More" button hover effect not working in the Category Grid block.
739 +- Added: Notice for block-based themes regarding issues with the customizer not working.
740 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
741 +
742 += 3.7.0 - 01/10/2024 =
743 +
744 +- Added: New Doc Layout | Sleek Layout
745 +- Added 2 New Single Docs Layout | Essence & Rustic Layout
746 +- Added: New Category Archive Layout | Sleek Layout
747 +- Added: New Search Layout | Modal
748 +- Added: New FAQ Layout | Abstract Layout
749 +- Added: New Elementor Widget | Doc Category Archive Header
750 +- Added: New Layout options inside Elementor
751 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
752 +
753 += 3.6.6 - 12/09/2024 =
754 +
755 +- Updated: OpenAI GPT model for 'Write with AI'.
756 +- Added: FAQ and Glossaries in Import/Export.
757 +- Added: BetterDocs Order option for the Docs Order in the BetterDocs Category Grid block.
758 +- Fixed: Related Docs Elementor widget | heading not changing.
759 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
760 +
761 += 3.6.5 - 13/08/2024 =
762 +
763 +- Fixed: "Write with AI" button missing in the Docs editor
764 +- Fixed: Labels on TOC and Single Docs email feedback forms are not translatable
765 +- Fixed: Broken styles in the Single Docs print view
766 +- Fixed: Creating a new FAQ group does not refetch newly created data in the FAQ Dashboard
767 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
768 +
769 += 3.6.4 - 25/07/2024 =
770 +- Fixed: Throwing Error message related to Single Docs feedback
771 +- Fixed: "failed to open stream: No such file or directory" error
772 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
773 +
774 += 3.6.3 - 16/07/2024 =
775 +- Fixed: Unequal height issue in 'Grid' layout mode for BetterDocs Category Grid Elementor widget.
776 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
777 +
778 += 3.6.2 - 09/07/2024 =
779 +- Improved: Added active and active hover color options for the Elementor widget "Docs Breadcrumb".
780 +- Improved: BetterDocs Admin Dashboard scripts loading only on BetterDocs admin pages
781 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
782 +
783 += 3.6.1 - 08/07/2024 =
784 +
785 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
786 +
787 += 3.6.0 - 08/07/2024 =
788 +
789 +- Revamped: Dashboard UI/UX for Drag & Drop Builder and Advanced List View
790 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
791 +
792 += 3.5.9 - 01/07/2024 =
793 +
794 +- Fixed: Customizations for the docs page from FSE were not working
795 +- Fixed: Changing the "Encyclopedia Root Slug" not updating the path for single Encyclopedia items
796 +- Fixed: Single Doc Elementor template was loading customizer CSS
797 +- Fixed: HelpScout migration not completing
798 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
799 +
800 += 3.5.8 - 11/06/2024 =
801 +- Fixed: Edited Sample CSV file returning an error
802 +- Fixed: Drag and drop sorting not working for Docs
803 +- Fixed: Category Grid block's masonry layout showing an error in the editor
804 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
805 +
806 += 3.5.7 - 27/05/2024 =
807 +- Added: Option to change the feedback icon for the Elementor widget.
808 +- Added: Docs list icon change option.
809 +- Fixed: Category hierarchy malfunctioning during import/export.
810 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
811 +
812 += 3.5.6 - 13/05/2024 =
813 +- Improvement: Added an option to select the number of sub-categories to display in the Gutenberg Category Grid block.
814 +- Improvement: Enhanced customizable estimated reading time feature.
815 +- Improvement: HelpScout migration in the Background Process.
816 +- Improvement: Implemented template overrides from the theme.
817 +- Improvement: Improved performance by reducing additional JS files.
818 +- Improvement: Removed server-side object caching when creating new docs.
819 +- Fixed: Resolved an issue where including or excluding FAQ groups resulted in an error.
820 +- Fixed: Corrected the word count display issue for Persian language in docs.
821 +- Fixed: Resolved the issue where the Sidebar Elementor Widget was not displaying in translations.
822 +- Fixed: Addressed the problem where deleting a document did not delete its analytical data.
823 +- Fixed: Removed the Ascending/Descending order option for BetterDocs Order.
824 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
825 +
826 +
827 += 3.5.2 - 18/04/2024 =
828 +- Added: Customizer options for Single Docs reaction sections.
829 +- Added: P tag select option in customizer where there are options to change HTML tags.
830 +- Improvement: Elementor Search Form styling options.
831 +- Fixed: BetterDocs is conflicting with the Searchanise plugin.
832 +- Fixed: Estimated reading time for Single Docs is not working with the Persian language.
833 +- Fixed: TOC URL not showing properly for the Persian language.
834 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
835 +
836 +[See changelog for all versions](https://betterdocs.co/changelog/).
837 +
838 +
839 +== Upgrade Notice ==
840 +
841 += 2.5.6 =
842 +Attention! Please backup your site before updating. v2.5 includes massive changes with revamped code for optimized performance. Test on staging first; [contact support](https://wpdeveloper.com/support/) if needed.