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BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot / 4.9.3
BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot v4.9.3
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1 -=== BetterDocs – Best Documentation, FAQ & Knowledge Base Plugin with AI Support ===
2 -Contributors: wpdevteam, re_enter_rupok, asif2bd, emsohel, priyomukul, cu121, fencermonir, sapanmozammel, seakashdiu
1 +=== BetterDocs – AI Documentation, Knowledge Base, MCP Server, Docs, Wikis, FAQ & Chatbot ===
2 +Contributors: wpdevteam, re_enter_rupok, asif2bd, emsohel, priyomukul, seakashdiu, jamilbd07
3 3 Donate link: https://wpdeveloper.com
4 -Tags: knowledge base, docs, documentation, documents, wiki, faq page, doc, knowledge, knowledgebase, doc page, best documentation plugin, support ticket, customer support, instant answer bot, bot, help articles, better docs, document, faq, instant answers, elementor, chat, live search, external knowledgebase, multiple knowledge bases, faqs, help, chatbot, TOC, table of content, elementor doc, template, doc theme
5 -Tags: knowledge base, docs, documentation, documents, wiki, faq page, doc, knowledge, knowledgebase, doc page, best documentation plugin, support ticket, customer support, instant answer bot, bot, help articles, better docs, document, faq, instant answers, elementor, chat, live search, external knowledgebase, multiple knowledge bases, faqs, help, chatbot, TOC, table of content, elementor doc, template, doc theme
6 -Requires at least: 4.0
7 -Tested up to: 6.4
8 -Requires PHP: 7.0
9 -Stable tag: 3.3.4
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: 4.9.3
10 9 License: GPLv3 or later
11 10 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
12 11
13 -A better Documentation and Knowledgebase plugin for WordPress. Create better Docs, Knowledge Base and Wiki and manage them in a beautiful modern drag and drop UI.
14 -
12 +Documentation, FAQ & Knowledge Base plugin to create docs, FAQs, product FAQ, wikis & help center with MCP, AI writing, instant answers & AI Chatbot.
15 13 == Description ==
16 14
17 -Do you want to reduce your support pressure immediately? How about you creating a stunning and resourceful knowledge base for your customers? 🤔
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? 🤔
18 16
19 -👨‍💻 82% of customers prefer to support through an online knowledge base and actually get annoyed to create support tickets as it's a lengthy process. So creating an informative Documentation page can help to enhance your customer experience.
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.
20 18
21 -But how do you create a stunning **docs** page easily on WordPress site without any coding? Well, we’ve got you covered. 😎
19 +But how do you create a knowledge base easily on web site without any coding? Well, we’ve got you covered. 😎
22 20
23 -https://youtu.be/57BioKfROlo?list=PLWHp1xKHCfxDOGyziODrJ1qYNOC8pbVYA
21 +https://youtu.be/P4yzGBgptd0
24 22
25 -## 📒 Create Stunning Knowledge Base To Scale Customer Support ##
23 +## 📒 Create Effective Knowledge Base To Scale Customer Support ##
26 24
27 -[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-servicing instead of avoiding lengthy conversation.
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.
28 26
29 27
30 28 ## 🔥 Power Up Knowledge Base To Reduce Support Tickets ##
31 29
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32 30 Let the visitors instantly find the answers they are searching for without having to wait for the support team and reduce support workload.
33 31
34 32 ### 🌟 Top Features ###
35 33
36 -- Stunning readymade template designs to create your Docs landing page, Single Doc page, & Archive page without any coding
37 -- In-built theme customization option, or use Shortcodes & page builder widgets to design customize entire documentation page
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
38 36 - Table of Contents or Sticky TOC to provide an absolute user experience
39 -- In-built advanced live search to help visitors get the exact docs solution
40 -- Advanced List View (FREE) & Grid View feature (PRO)
41 -- Create & manage multiple knowledgebases for all products separately (PRO)
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)
42 41 - Manage roles for your knowledgebase users & give access accordingly
43 42 - Integrated with Analytics to track and evaluate the performance
44 43 - 100% Compatibility with Elementor Page Builder
45 44 - WPML Certified Plugin
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46 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
47 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)
48 47 - FSE Compatible with 10+ Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns
49 48 - Import and export CSV and XML files options to migrate essential documentation or back up your knowledge base
50 -- Generate advanced documentation instantly using Write With AI, the powerful AI auto writer feature
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.
51 60
52 -## 🙌 STUNNING READY TEMPLATES FOR DOCS LANDING PAGE ##
53 61
54 -BetterDocs offer multiple ready templates to design your WordPress documentation site within a few minutes. Besides, you have full freedom to customize the layout with ease.
62 +## 🙌 VERSATILE READY LAYOUTS FOR DOCS LANDING PAGE ##
55 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 +
56 66 ## 🗣️ TRANSLATE SINGLE DOC PAGE WITH WPML ##
57 67
58 -Translate your BetterDocs Single Docs by using WPML quite easily.
68 +Translate your knowledge base documentation for users around the world by using WPML.
59 69
60 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db4FB2NUD-g
70 +https://youtu.be/db4FB2NUD-g?si=NCWRUCxdTdFUx2GW
61 71
62 72 ## 💬 CREATE FAQ INSTANTLY ##
63 73
64 74 Design FAQ sections for your Knowledge base easily with the help of BetterDocs FAQ Builder.
65 75
66 -## 💬 Full Site Editor (FSE) Compatibility ##
76 +## ✅ FULL SITE EDITOR (FSE) COMPATIBILITY ##
67 77
68 -Design your documentation, single docs, archive pages effortlessly in Gutenberg Editor with the help of BetterDocs Blocks & Patterns for Gutenberg.
78 +Design your documentation, single docs, and archive pages effortlessly in the Block Editor using BetterDocs.
69 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 +
70 84 ## 📋 INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC) ##
71 85
72 -BetterDocs will automatically create a well-managed [Table Of Contents(TOC)](https://wpdeveloper.com/display-toc-wordpress/) while you are writing your documentation. With an effective automated process, it will organize your documentation with its in-built functions and this stunning TOC moves with your scroll, so your visitors can always go to other pages easily.
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.
73 87
74 88 ## 🔎 IN-BUILT ADVANCED SEARCH OPTION ##
75 89
76 -Assist your visitors to get the exact docs solution and reduce dependency on support with a built-in advanced live search & advanced search option(PRO) from the top.
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.
77 91
78 92 ## ⚙️ ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION OPTION ##
79 93
80 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.
81 95
82 -## ⚡ Fully Compatible With Gutenberg Editor ##
96 +## 💯 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ELEMENTOR PAGE BUILDER [FREE ELEMENTOR WIDGETS]##
83 97
84 -Make an interactive knowledge base site in Gutenberg by using fully functional BetterDocs ready blocks.
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/)
85 99
86 -## 💯 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ELEMENTOR PAGE BUILDER ##
100 +## 🔥 SINGLE DOC & DOC ARCHIVE TEMPLATE WITH ELEMENTOR ##
87 101
88 -Design amazing single docs and docs archive page without any hassle with [Elementor Page Builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elementor/)
102 +Create an amazing single doc & archieve template with advanced elements, and ready layouts with Elementor Theme Builder
89 103
90 -## 🔥 SINGLE DOC TEMPLATE WITH ELEMENTOR ##
104 +## 🤖 WRITE DOCUMENTATION & FAQ WITH AI AUTO WRITER ##
91 105
92 -Show off your creativity and create an amazing single doc template with advanced elements, and ready layouts with Elementor Theme Builder
106 +Use the powerful ‘'Write With AI’' – auto writer feature that integrates ChatGPT to quickly generate detailed documentation & FAQs in a few clicks.
93 107
94 -## 🤖 WRITE WITH AI AUTO WRITER ##
108 +## 🔄 IMPORT AND EXPORT OPTION ##
95 109
96 -Use the powerful Write With AI feature to quickly generate detailed documentation & FAQs in a few clicks without any hassle.
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.
97 111
98 -## 🚀 DOCS ARCHIVE TEMPLATE WITH ELEMENTOR ##
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.
99 114
100 -Design stunning Docs page and Docs Category archive template with Elementor Theme Builder.
101 115
102 -## 🔄 IMPORT AND EXPORT OPTION ##
116 +## 🤖 INSTANT ANSWER TO REDUCE SUPPORT TICKETS (PRO) ##
103 117
104 -Migrate your valuable content and back up your knowledge base with just a few clicks with easy import and export feature that seamlessly supports CSV and XML formats.
105 -
106 -
107 -## 🤖 INSTANT ANSWER BOT TO REDUCE SUPPORT TICKETS (PRO) ##
108 -
109 118 Help your customers browse the docs and knowledge base articles right from the chat window without leaving the page and reduce the support tickets.
110 119
111 120
112 121 ## 📊 INSIGHTFUL ANALYTICS TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE (PRO) ##
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112 121 ## 📊 INSIGHTFUL ANALYTICS TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE (PRO) ##
113 122
114 123 Track and evaluate activities on your documentation page and improve customer experience. Also, analyze the site traffic to get insights into your Knowledge Base.
115 124
116 -## 🆕 CREATE MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE BASE (PRO) ##
125 +## 🆕 CREATE MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE BASES (PRO) ##
117 126
118 -Got multiple products? You can easily create multiple knowledge-bases for your different products and provide instant support to your customers from one place
127 +Create multiple knowledge bases for different products and provide instant support to your customers from one place
119 128
120 129 ## 🔒 MANAGE INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE BASE (PRO) ##
121 130
122 -Restrict your knowledge base based on certain user roles and manage Internal Knowledge Base to make your documentation private
131 +Restrict your knowledge base based on certain user roles and manage the Internal Knowledge Base to make your documentation private
123 132
124 -## 📔 DESIGN STUNNING MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE BASES WITH ELEMENTOR (PRO) ##
133 +## 🔗 ADD ATTACHMENT IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION (PRO) ##
134 +Include attachments within each document to offer supplementary content and extra details, enhancing comprehension and accessibility.
125 135
126 -Desgin spectacular multiple knowledge bases with absolute ease by using Multiple KB widget for Elementor.
136 +## 📚 EMBED RELATED DOCS IN SINGLE DOCUMENTATION ##
137 +Incorporate relevant documentation into each document to promote supporting content and additional information.
127 138
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 +
128 157 You don’t have to just take our word for it. See what one of the WordPress experts are saying:
129 158
130 159 > - Sweet solution for adding a knowledge base to your website.
131 160 > - Visit /docs to view the built-in page (URL is changeable in settings)
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132 161 > - Easy to create and manage with beautiful layouts and powerful search.
133 162
134 163 > -Nathan, iThemes
135 164
136 -🙌 After reading this feature list, you can probably imagine BetterDocs is the most advanced and powerful documentation plugin in the market. Give BetterDocs a try.
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.
137 166
138 167 Want to unlock the advanced features? [Upgrade to our Pro version](http://betterdocs.co/#pricing)
139 168
140 169 ## 🚀 Backed By A Trusted Team ##
141 170
142 -This Documentation plugin is brought to you by the team behind [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com/), a dedicated marketplace for WordPress, trusted by 5 Million+ happy users.
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.
143 172
144 173 ## 👨‍💻 DOCUMENTATION AND SUPPORT ##
145 174
146 175 - For documentation and tutorials go to our [Documentation](https://betterdocs.co/docs/)
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152 181
153 182 ## 💙 Loved BetterDocs? ##
154 183
155 184 - Join our [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpdeveloper.net/)
156 -- Learn from our tutorials on [Youtube Channel](https://wpdeveloper.com/go/youtube-channel)
185 +- Learn from our tutorials on [YouTube Channel](https://wpdeveloper.com/go/youtube-channel)
157 186 - Or rate [BetterDocs](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterdocs/reviews/#new-post) on WordPress
158 187
159 188 ## 🔥 WHAT’S NEXT ##
160 189
161 -If you like this docs plugin, then consider checking out our other projects:
190 +If you like BetterDocs, then consider checking out our other projects:
162 191
163 -[Essential Addons For Elementor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/) – Most popular Elementor extensions with 1 Million+ active users in the WordPress repository.
164 -[NotificationX](https://wordpress.org/plugins/notificationx/) – Best Social Proof & FOMO Marketing Solution
165 -[SchedulePress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-scheduled-posts/) – Complete solution for WordPress Post Scheduling to manage schedules through an editorial calendar.
166 -[EmbedPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/embedpress/)- Embed videos, images, posts, audio, maps and upload PDF, DOC, PPT & all other types of content into your WordPress site with one-click and showcase it beautifully for the visitors.
167 -[Templately](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templately/) Ultimate Template clouds with 1800+ ready templates for Elementor & Gutenberg along with FREE cloud collaboration with your team.
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.
168 197
169 198
170 199 Visit [WPDeveloper](https://wpdeveloper.com) to learn more about how to do better in WordPress with [Help Tutorial, Tips & Tricks](https://wpdeveloper.com/blog)!
171 200
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185 214
186 215
187 216 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
188 217
189 -= Does it work with any WordPress theme? =
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.
190 220
191 -Yes, it will work with any standard WordPress theme.
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.
192 223
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.
193 226
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 +
194 251 == Screenshots ==
195 252
196 253
254 +
197 255 == Changelog ==
198 256
199 -= 3.3.4 - 24/01/2024 =
257 += 4.9.3 - 27/09/2026 =
258 +
259 +- Fixed: Doc URLs that do not exist now return a proper 404 instead of an empty page, on sites using category-in-path permalinks
260 +- Fixed: Live search returned no results when the knowledge base is served from a subdomain or a domain alias
261 +- Fixed: Single Doc Layout 5 no longer shows Table of Contents Background, Hover and Padding controls that had no effect on the page
262 +- Fixed: Encyclopedia entries are now listed alphabetically within each letter, instead of newest first
263 +- Fixed: MCP OAuth discovery could answer for — or be answered by — another MCP-enabled plugin on the same site, so connecting clients were handed metadata for the wrong plugin
264 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
265 +
266 += 4.9.2 - 16/09/2026 =
267 +
268 +- Fixed: Customizer layout migration seeded the wrong defaults, so saved layouts reverted to Layout 1
269 +- Fixed: Nested subcategories could be cached while empty and stay empty until the cache expired
270 +- Fixed: Term counts were not refreshed after a recount, and an aborted import left counts stale
271 +- Fixed: Category grids now collapse to a single column below 500px
272 +- Fixed: FAQ group titles can now have their own background color
273 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
274 +
275 += 4.9.1 - 03/09/2026 =
276 +
277 +- New: Print template — add your logo and a custom footer to printed / PDF pages, from Settings → Layout → Single Doc
278 +- Improvement: Glossaries now show a preview in Free, so you can see what the Pro feature does before upgrading
279 +- 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
280 +- Fixed: The Documentation grid hid knowledge bases containing only private docs from admins and editors
281 +- Fixed: Doc Category Archive layouts 2 and 3 never rendered nested subcategories
282 +- Fixed: "Lazy Load Sidebar Docs & Subcategories" now works for nested categories across both Elementor and block layouts
283 +- Fixed: Single doc URLs with arbitrary category segments returned 200 instead of redirecting to the real permalink
284 +- Fixed: Importing docs failed with a critical error on exported XML files and on docs with existing slugs
285 +- Fixed: The AI Content Suite showed "undefined" / "[object Object]" instead of a readable message when the API key is invalid
200 286 - Improved: Security Enhancement
201 287 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
202 288
203 -= 3.3.3 - 17/01/2024 =
204 -- Added: Migration from Third Party Documentation plugins in the Settings
289 += 4.9.0 - 27/08/2026 =
290 +
291 +- 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
292 +- 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
293 +- New: MCP admin page with a connection health report, self-test, per-tool picker and ready-made setup snippets for each supported editor
294 +- Improvement: Knowledge base meta is now visible over REST, and the FAQ Builder capability check repairs itself when roles drift
295 +- Fix: Document import no longer fails on PHP 8 — WP_Importer has no constructor, and calling it aborted every import
296 +- Fix: The FAQ block now accepts bare term IDs in its group filters
205 297 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
206 298
207 -= 3.3.2 - 14/01/2024 =
208 -- Added: CSV Support for Import/Export Feature
209 -- Added: Option to hide Category Icon
210 -- Fixed: Docs Tag inconsistency issue
211 -- Improved: Added support to switch between BetterDocs UI & Classic UI
212 -- Improved: Single template Responsive support
213 -- Improved: Dashboard UI/UX
214 -- Fixed: Sticky TOC Scrolling issue in FSE
215 -- Fixed: Sidebar collapsing issue with Salient theme
216 -- Fixed: Dashboard string translation issue with WPML
217 -- Fixed: Flashing issue with the SVG icons in Documentation page
218 -- Fixed: Subcategory ordering issue
299 += 4.8.2 - 20/08/2026 =
300 +
301 +- New: Code Snippet Tab — a tabbed, multi-language code block available as both a Gutenberg block and an Elementor widget
302 +- 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
303 +- 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)
304 +- Improvement: Content Area Width & Max Width controls for the single doc layout in the Customizer
305 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
219 306 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
220 307
221 -= 3.3.1 - 11/01/2024 =
222 -- Fixed: Write with AI showing deprecated errors
308 += 4.8.1 - 04/08/2026 =
309 +
223 310 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
224 311
225 -= 3.3.0 - 31/12/2023 =
226 -- Added: Write with AI Feature for FAQs
312 += 4.8.0 - 04/08/2026 =
313 +
314 +- New: Multiple AI platform support — choose OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude for Write with AI and the Docs AI Suite
315 +- Improvement: Documentation archive & sidebar performance — term-count caching plus an optional "Lazy Load Sidebar Docs & Subcategories" mode for large knowledge bases
316 +- Fixed: WPML-translated doc tag & category base slugs now resolve correctly in routing and term links
317 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
227 318 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
228 319
229 -= 3.2.0 - 14/12/2023 =
230 -- Added: Write with AI Feature for Documentation
320 += 4.7.0 - 22/07/2026 =
321 +
322 +- New: AI category, tag & glossary suggestions in the editor and in the Write with AI flow
323 +- Improvement: Redesigned "Write with AI" and "Edit with BetterDocs AI" modals — cleaner AI Studio surfaces aligned to the design system, with reusable instruction Guides
324 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
231 325 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
232 326
233 -= 3.1.0 - 11/12/2023 =
234 -- Added: New Import/Export Docs Option
327 += 4.6.2 - 16/07/2026 =
328 +
329 +- 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)
330 +- 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
331 +- Improvement: Product FAQ groups can now target all products or specific products
332 +- Improvement: Quick Setup wizard now hands off to the Site Editor on block (FSE) themes
333 +- Improvement: FAQ Builder — clearer published/draft group counts and a dedicated Uncategorized bucket for Product FAQs
235 334 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
236 335
237 -= 3.0.2 - 03/12/2023 =
238 -- Added: Option to choose classic UI as default
239 -- Added: Advanced Search Block for Gutenberg
240 -- Fixed: Thrive theme builder not showing header and footer in Single Docs
241 -- Fixed: Category Grid Title is not linked in v2.5.6
242 -- Fixed: Copy #Url button doesn't seem to work in Divi Theme
243 -- Fixed: Search in Persian language not working Properly
244 -- Fixed: BetterDocs is conflicting with Sticky Header Effects for Elementor plugin
245 -- Fixed: Typography Font Family Not Loading On Front-End (For Blocks)
336 += 4.6.1 - 09/07/2026 =
337 +
338 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
246 339 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
247 340
341 += 4.6.0 - 07/07/2026 =
248 342
249 -= 3.0.1 - 20/11/2023 =
343 +- New: AI-powered "Generate Sample Docs & FAQs" — auto-detects your site and instantly creates a starter knowledge base or FAQ set
344 +- New: Product FAQ for WooCommerce — dedicated FAQ groups that display on single product pages
345 +- New: Rich text (HTML) editor support in the FAQ Builder
346 +- Improvement: Revamped admin with new React-based Knowledge Base, Doc Categories, Doc Tags, FAQ Builder and Glossaries screens
347 +- Fixed: Code Snippet block now correctly removes cleared code on the frontend
250 348 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
251 349
252 -= 3.0.0 - 05/11/2023 =
253 -- Revamped: New UI/UX Interface
254 -- Added: FSE Compatibility
255 -- Added: New FSE Blocks for Gutenberg
256 -- Added: New FSE Patterns for Gutenberg
257 -- Revamped: Quick Setup
350 += 4.5.6 - 30/06/2026 =
351 +
352 +- Fixed: Redirect issue with Glossary & Learn More buttons in the Gutenberg/FSE environment
258 353 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
259 354
260 -= 2.5.6 - 21/09/2023 =
261 -- Fixed: Category images are scaled incorrectly when image optimization plugins are used
355 += 4.5.5 - 23/06/2026 =
356 +
357 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
262 358 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
263 359
264 -= 2.5.5 - 11/09/2023 =
265 -- Improved: Customizer CSS now loading only on BetterDocs templates
266 -- Improved: Added Knowledge Bases, Include, Exclude, Offset, and Nested Subcategory filter options to the Elementor Doc Sidebar widget
267 -- Fixed: Permalink feed not working
268 -- Fixed: The Settings REST API returning null value
269 -- Fixed: FAQ Schema not working properly contain data for all displayed FAQs
360 += 4.5.4 - 18/06/2026 =
361 +
362 +- Added: Translated documents support in BetterDocs Export
363 +- Fixed: Scheduled doc showing wrong "Updated on" date after publish
364 +- Improved: Plugin integration list completeness during initial setup
365 +- Improved: Compatibility with PHP 8.4 and PHP 8.5
366 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
270 367 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
271 368
272 -= 2.5.4 - 05/09/2023 =
273 -- Updated- Moved customizer controls for Breadcrumbs to a separate tab from the Single Doc tab
274 -- Improved- Added a new layout and style controller for the Elementor Doc Sidebar Widget
275 -- Fixed- Knowledge Base filtering not working for the Elementor Category Grid and Category Box widgets
276 -- Fixed- HTML code appearing in the category description
277 -- Fixed- The `posts_per_page=“0"` argument in shortcodes displaying all the docs
278 -- Fixed- FAQ Schema does not contain data for all displayed FAQs
369 += 4.5.3 - 10/06/2026 =
370 +
371 +- Fixed: AI Chatbot tab — Save failing with 'Could not get a valid response from the server' error
372 +
373 += 4.5.2 - 08/06/2026 =
374 +
375 +- Added: Tag archive template for the Elementor theme builder
376 +- Added: GPT-5 and GPT-5.5 support for the BetterDocs AI Content Suite
377 +- Improved: Tag and category based search support across Customizer, blocks, widgets, and WordPress search
378 +- Fixed: Search modal results jumping while typing and returning no results for known keywords
379 +- Fixed: Non-heading options (H6, Div, Nav, P) for the sidebar block Category Title Tag
279 380 - Few minor bug fixes and improvements
280 381
281 -= 2.5.3 - 24/08/2023 =
282 -- Fixed: Throwing 404 page not found error when built-in documentation is active
283 -- Fixed: Shortcode not working properly
284 -- Fixed: Templates built with Elementor Theme Builder breaking
285 -- Fixed: Some styles like shadow color, full width grid, background color (live search) mismatching with the previous version
286 -- Fixed: Elementor Infinite Loading if Docs Root Slug is set as ‘/’
287 -- Fixed: Blog page categories loading BetterDocs archive page
288 -- Fixed: Database error with the new update in some cases
289 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
290 382
291 -= 2.5.2 - 20/08/2023 =
292 -- Fixed: Notice/Warning on PHP 8.1.*
293 -- Fixed: Permalink related issues
294 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
383 += 4.5.1 - 25/05/2026 =
295 384
296 -= 2.5.1 - 15/08/2023 =
297 -- Fixed: Throwing Critical error if BetterDocs Pro v2.5 isn’t updated in some cases
298 -- Fixed: Conflict with third-party themes & plugins
299 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
385 +- Fixed: Fatal error in category counter templates on PHP 8.x triggered by a translation issue in some locales
300 386
301 -= 2.5.0 - 14/08/2023 =
302 -- Revamped: Code Structure for optimized performance
303 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
387 += 4.5.0 - 20/05/2026 =
304 388
305 -= 2.3.7 - 19/06/2023 =
306 -- Fixed: FAQ Builder Loading Issue
307 -- Fixed: Security Enhancement Reported by Nathan Dawson
308 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
389 +- Added: Bulk Define with AI for Glossary terms
390 +- Added: Edit with AI for any existing section or content
391 +- Improved: Write with AI now supports core Paragraph, Heading, and more
392 +- Improved: Settings tabs now support direct deep links
393 +- Fixed: Translation issues in the Elementor Sidebar widget
394 +- Fixed: WPML-related issues with doc ordering, archive slugs, translated permalinks, and secondary languages
395 +- Fixed: FAQ CSV import not creating FAQs
396 +- Fixed: FSE block inspector color settings leaking across templates
397 +- Fixed: Multi-category feed URLs returning 404
398 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
309 399
310 -= 2.3.6 - 08/02/2023 =
311 -- Fixed: Category Grid Elementor widget showing underlines
312 -- Fixed: Sub category Orders not working on Archive page
313 -- Fixed: Email Feedback Form Submissions not Including User's Email Address in the Email body
314 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
315 400
316 -= 2.3.5 - 25/01/2023 =
317 -- Added: FAQ Schema Option
318 -- Fixed: Premade docs templates not showing inside Elementor Theme Builder
319 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
401 += 4.4.1 - 13/05/2026 =
320 402
321 -= 2.3.4 - 15/01/2023 =
322 -- Fixed: Fatal error on PHP 7.1
403 +- Fixed: 404 triggered on query-string archives with plain permalinks
404 +- Fixed: Disable reaction option not working in Essence single doc layout
405 +- Fixed: Archive page pagination not working
406 +- Fixed: Category Box and Slate Layout blocks ignoring MKB filter when no KB selected
407 +- Fixed: Category Grid block rendered empty on frontend with Multiple Knowledge Base enabled
408 +- Fixed: Elementor Category Grid widget showing categories from only one KB when "All knowledgebase" was selected
409 +- Improved: Block API version updated for apiVersion 3 iframe compatibility
410 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
411 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
323 412
324 -= 2.3.3 - 11/01/2023 =
325 -- Fixed: Single Doc Last update date not showing
326 -- Fixed: Class name getting removed from the single doc page heading
327 -- Fixed: Newly created doc count not showing properly in email reporting
328 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
329 413
330 -= 2.3.2 - 24/12/2022 =
331 -- Fixed: PHP error on email reporting template
332 -- Fixed: Clicking on any link in TOC produce JS error
333 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
414 += 4.4.0 - 11/05/2026 =
334 415
335 -= 2.3.1 - 22/12/2022 =
336 -- Revamped: Email Reporting template
337 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
416 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
338 417
339 -= 2.3.0 - 21/12/2022 =
340 -- Added: FAQ Builder
341 -- Fixed: Table of Contents hierarchy showing wrong outcome based on certain settings
342 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
418 += 4.3.12 - 22/04/2026 =
343 419
344 -= 2.2.2 - 22/11/2022 =
345 -- Fixed: Undefined Index error in Quick Setup wizard
346 -- Fixed: Live Search showing content even after clearing the search field
347 -- Fixed: Docs navigation not following the BetterDocs ordering
348 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
420 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
421 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
349 422
350 -= 2.2.1 - 07/11/2022 =
351 -- Fixed: heredoc throwing parse error
352 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
423 += 4.3.11 - 15/04/2026 =
353 424
354 -= 2.2.0 - 06/11/2022 =
355 -- Added: Email Reporting feature
356 -- Fixed: Single Doc TOC z-index issue with media files
357 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
425 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
426 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
358 427
359 -= 2.1.6 - 25/09/2022 =
360 -- Added: Option to change sidebar layouts for Category Archive pages
361 -- Fixed: Nested Sub Category List isn't open by default when visiting Single docs
362 -- Fixed: PHP error on archive pages when Sidebar is disabled from settings
363 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
428 += 4.3.10 - 18/03/2026 =
364 429
365 -= 2.1.5 - 22/08/2022 =
366 -- Fixed: HTML not rendering inside Category Description
367 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
430 +- Improved: Added an option to customize the "No Docs Found" text in the modal search
431 +- Improved: Modified "Write with AI" feature to make it aligned with "Docs Analyzer" standard
432 +- Fixed: Single docs returned a 404 error when using a custom permalink structure containing index.php
433 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
368 434
369 -= 2.1.4 - 11/08/2022 =
370 -- Fixed: Elementor Deprecated functions error
371 -- Fixed: Category Box Masonry width not being equal in right side
372 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
435 += 4.3.9 - 11/03/2026 =
373 436
437 +- Fixed: Single Docs returning 404 in certain cases
438 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
439 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
374 440
375 -= 2.1.3 - 08/08/2022 =
376 -- Fixed: Sanitized some missing strings
441 += 4.3.8 - 8/03/2026 =
377 442
378 -= 2.1.2 - 26/07/2022 =
379 -- Fixed: Triggering fatal error during activation
443 +- Fixed: Several Gutenberg block styling issues
444 +- Fixed: FAQ schema not working in FAQ shortcodes
445 +- Fixed: BetterDocs font applied across the entire WordPress admin area
446 +- Fixed: Glossary “Write With AI” API redirection issue
447 +- Fixed: Multiple KB Sleek layout block is generating uncaught error
448 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
380 449
381 -= 2.1.1 - 21/07/2022 =
382 -- Fixed: Font Awesome icons loading globally
383 -- Improved: Added option to show TOC Title in the anchor link
384 -- Fixed: Throwing PHP Errors in PHP 7.4.8 version
385 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
450 += 4.3.7 - 10/02/2026 =
386 451
387 -= 2.1.0 - 03/07/2022 =
388 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
452 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
389 453
390 -= 2.0.14 - 25/05/2022 =
391 -- Added: WordPress 6.0 Compatibility
392 -- Added: Background Image set option for Single Docs
393 -- Added: Background Image set option for Single Docs
394 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
454 += 4.3.6 - 28/01/2026 =
395 455
396 -= 2.0.13 - 19/04/2022 =
397 -- Added: BetterDocs default order option for the Gutenberg blocks
398 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
456 +- Fixed: ‘Insert OpenAI API key’ redirections causing error
457 +- Improved: Enabled draft visibility in all docs and enhanced drag & drop ordering in BetterDocs UI
458 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
399 459
400 -= 2.0.12 - 07/04/2022 =
401 -- Fixed: Fatal error if a default WordPress user role doesn't exist
460 += 4.3.5 - 21/01/2026 =
402 461
403 -= 2.0.11 - 07/04/2022 =
404 -- Fixed: Default WordPress Role Management capabilities not working
405 -- Fixed: Fatal Error while processing Role Management migration
406 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
462 +- Fixed: Docs permalink issue affecting recent documents in the admin dashboard.
463 +- Fixed: Block recovery error occurring after importing docs.
464 +- Fixed: Category-based search not functioning properly in Gutenberg Blocks and Elementor Theme Builder.
465 +- Fixed: Multilingual search results not returning correctly.
466 +- Fixed: Single docs navigation footer not following the correct BetterDocs ordering.
467 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
407 468
408 -= 2.0.10 - 29/03/2022 =
409 -- Fixed: Role management not migrating properly
410 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
469 += 4.3.4 - 01/01/2026 =
411 470
412 -= 2.0.9 - 27/03/2022 =
413 -- Fixed: Ordering not working properly for Sub-categories
414 -- Fixed: Adding %knowledge_base% in the category page URL when WPML Language Switcher option is hit
415 -- Fixed: Docs tags disappearing in the List View
416 -- Fixed: Deprecated errors related to Elementor 3.6
417 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
471 +- Improved: Security Enhancement
472 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
418 473
419 -= 2.0.8 - 06/03/2022 =
420 -- Fixed: Custom Post Type throwing 404 Page while Multiple KB is activated
421 -- Fixed: Fatal error related to Elementor Template Loader
422 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
474 += 4.3.3 - 18/12/2025 =
423 475
424 -= 2.0.7 - 15/02/2022 =
425 -- Fixed: Category Creation not working from Gutenberg editor in WordPress 5.9
426 -- Fixed: Ready-made templates not loading inside Elementor Theme Builder
427 -- Fixed: Conflict with Phlox PRO theme
428 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
476 +- Fixed: Doc Category template not loading in certain cases.
477 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
429 478
430 -= 2.0.6 - 02/02/2022 =
431 -- Fixed: Category Order not working for docs page
432 -- Fixed: Undefined index orderby on betterdocs_category_box shortcode
433 -- Fixed: Docs not updating in WordPress 5.9 when reusable blocks are used
434 -- Fixed: Explore more Hover controllers not working in Customizer
435 -- Fixed: Customizer not loading in Twenty Twenty & Twenty Seventeen Theme
436 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
479 += 4.3.2 - 17/12/2025 =
437 480
438 -= 2.0.5 - 25/01/2022 =
439 -- Fixed: Child pages throwing 404 error when BetterDocs is enabled
440 -- Fixed: "Share this Article" text not being translatable in different layouts
441 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
481 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
442 482
443 -= 2.0.4 - 12/01/2022 =
444 -- Fixed: Built-in Docs order not working
445 -- Fixed: Option to change "Search" button placeholder
446 -- Fixed: Docs order not working properly inside Elementor widgets
447 -- Fixed: Conflict with WP Extended Search plugin
448 -- Fixed: PHP Error notice when editing the Doc Status in classic UI
449 -- Fixed: Search option not working properly in different languages
450 -- Fixed: Table of Contents not working properly with Divi Page Builder
451 -- Few minor bug fixes & improvements
483 += 4.3.1 - 15/12/2025 =
452 484
485 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
453 486
454 -= 2.0.3 - 23/12/2021 =
455 -- Fixed: Few minor bug fix & improvements
487 += 4.3.0 - 15/12/2025 =
456 488
457 -= 2.0.2 - 22/12/2021 =
458 -- Fixed: Betterdocs widgets not showing inside Elementor editor with new Elementor update
459 -- Fixed: Unclosed HTML tags in breadcrumb
460 -- Fixed: Pages throwing 404 error when Doc Permalink is set to %doc_category%
461 -- Fixed: Few minor bug fix & improvements
489 +- Added: New Feature | Doc Quality Analysis by AI
490 +- Fixed: Unassigned category in Docs triggers 404 not found.
491 +- Fixed: Non-Latin search requests trigger collation error.
492 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
462 493
463 -= 2.0.1 - 14/12/2021 =
464 -- Fixed: Critical error on PHP 5.6
465 -- Fixed: Few minor bug fix & improvements
494 += 4.2.7 - 04/12/2025 =
466 495
467 -= 2.0.0 - 14/12/2021 =
468 -- Added: Gutenberg Blocks: Category Grid, Category Box & Search Box
469 -- Added: 2 New Layouts for Single Docs
470 -- Fixed: No default background color for single doc content area
471 -- Fixed: Removed type attribute from script and style tag
472 -- Fixed: Few minor bug fix & improvements
496 +- Added: Compatibility with WordPress 6.9
497 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
473 498
474 -= 1.9.7 - 07/11/2021 =
475 -- Fixed: "Type stack does not exist" error inside Elementor Theme Builder
499 += 4.2.6 - 27/11/2025 =
476 500
477 -= 1.9.6 - 01/11/2021 =
478 -- Fixed: Conflict with Imagify plugin
479 -- Fixed: Admin Menus not highlighting properly
480 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
501 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
481 502
482 -= 1.9.5 - 18/10/2021 =
483 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
503 += 4.2.5 - 27/11/2025 =
484 504
485 -= 1.9.4 - 18/10/2021 =
486 -- Fixed: Search not working in responsive devices
487 -- Fixed: List View pagination not working
488 -- Fixed: Docs title adding extra "\" when use apostrophes (') in the title
489 -- Improved: Added more styling controls in Customizer
490 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
505 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
491 506
492 -= 1.9.3 - 22/09/2021 =
493 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
507 += 4.2.4 - 25/11/2025 =
494 508
495 -= 1.9.2 - 14/09/2021 =
496 -- Improved: Security enhancements for better performance
497 -- Fixed: Search Heading & Sub-heading not being translatable
498 -- Fixed: Typography not working properly in frontend
499 -- Fixed: Elementor BetterDocs Category Grid widget Sorting not syncing with BetterDocs UI
500 -- Fixed: Single Doc share not working for Twitter
501 -- Fixed: Elementor widgets not showing when Elementor PRO is inactive
502 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
509 +- Fixed: Customizer controls were not working across multiple layouts.
510 +- Fixed: BetterDocs Order not working for Archive Doc List block.
511 +- Fixed: Fatal error triggered by the latest WPML version.
512 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
503 513
504 -= 1.9.1 - 26/08/2021 =
505 -- Fixed: Quick Setup throwing error after plugin activation
506 -- Fixed: Polylang Doc Translation option not showing anymore
507 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
514 += 4.2.3 - 18/11/2025 =
508 515
516 +- Fixed: Inconsistent docs ordering in the admin dashboard for multilingual setups.
517 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
509 518
510 -= 1.9.0 - 03/08/2021 =
511 -- Added: Advanced List View Editor
512 -- Improved: Coding structure to enhance security
513 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
519 += 4.2.2 - 22/10/2025 =
514 520
515 -= 1.8.4 - 01/08/2021 =
516 -- Added: 'Copy to Clipboard’ option for Shortcodes
517 -- Added: Font controls for Sub-category in Customizer
518 -- Fixed: Current category not expanding from Sidebar in Category archive page
519 -- Fixed: Elementor BetterDocs Category Grid: Title, Border Type options not working
520 -- Fixed: Docs count displaying incorrectly with nested-subcategory when shortcode is used
521 -- Fixed: Shortcode attributes not working properly
522 -- Fixed: Docs page not displaying in full-width in Astra theme
523 -- Fixed: Private Docs not showing on Docs page even if users are logged in
524 -- Fixed: Wrong copy to clipboard url for custom heading id in single docs
525 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
521 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
526 522
527 -= 1.8.3 - 15/07/2021 =
528 -- Improved: WPML Compatibility
529 -- Improved: Breadcrumb structure for better performance
530 -- Fixed: Hierarchy issue with Table of Contents
531 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
523 += 4.2.1 - 10/09/2025 =
532 524
533 -= 1.8.2 - 24/06/2021 =
534 -- Fixed: Disable masonry layout when nested subcategory is enabled
535 -- Fixed: Compatibility issue with PHP 8.0
536 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
525 +- Fixed: Search Box control panel isn't displaying in the search form block.
526 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
537 527
538 -= 1.8.1 - 09/06/2021 =
539 -- Fixed: Sub-Categories not showing if nested Sub-Category option is disabled
540 -- Fixed: Terms count not working properly if nested subcategory is disabled for Category Grid shortcode
541 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
528 += 4.2.0 - 09/09/2025 =
542 529
530 +- Added: New Tech Layout | Slate Layout for Customizer, Elementor & Gutenberg
531 +- Added: New layout options for Modal Layout in BetterDocs Search Form Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
532 +- Added: New layout options for BetterDocs Sidebar Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
533 +- Added: New layout options for Doc Category Archive List Elementor widget and Gutenberg block
534 +- Added: New patterns in Docs page, Docs Category and Single Docs menu
535 +- Improved: From the admin panel, Private docs, KB, categories are not visible on the front end for the admin
536 +- Fixed: Private Docs being visible in search bar for subscribers
537 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
543 538
544 -= 1.8.0 - 30/05/2021 =
545 -- Improved: Refactored code to load BetterDocs assets only in BetterDocs templates
546 -- Improved: "flush_rewrite_rules" only on 'save settings'
547 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
539 += 4.1.3 - 17/08/2025 =
548 540
549 -= 1.7.6 - 23/05/2021 =
550 -- Fixed: PHP error in the BetterDocs admin page
541 +- Fixed: Categories with no docs were hidden even when their subcategories contained docs
542 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
551 543
552 -= 1.7.5 - 29/04/2021 =
553 -- Added: menu_order param to the list of rest api orderby value for docs
544 += 4.1.2 - 03/08/2025 =
554 545
555 -= 1.7.4 - 28/04/2021 =
556 -- Improved: Load BetterDocs admin assets only inside BetterDocs admin screen
557 -- Added: HTML Heading Tag change options in Customizer
558 -- Added: Option to change ‘not found text’ in Live Search
559 -- Added: Nested subcategory settings option in Layout -> Archive Page
560 -- Added: ‘orderby’ and ‘order’ select options in Elementor Widget "Doc Category Archive List"
561 -- Fixed: Ready Templates not loading inside Elementor
562 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
546 +- Added: Heading tag controls for several layouts in the customiser, Elementor widgets, and Gutenberg blocks.
547 +- Improved: Security Enhancements
548 +- Fixed: Error when using the Encyclopedia Block Editor in the editor interface.
549 +- Fixed: Private docs not displaying on the front end for logged-in users too.
550 +- Fixed: Adding a category while creating a doc did not reflect under BetterDocs Category
551 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
563 552
564 -= 1.7.3 - 13/04/2021 =
565 -- Added: Feedback form title font size and color style options in Customizer
566 -- Added: TOC title text option in the settings
567 -- Added: Docs order and order by option for BetterDocs Category Grid
568 -- Fixed: PHP 8.0 Compatibility
569 -- Fixed: "Masonry" view not working in Elementor widget BetterDocs Category Grid
570 -- Fixed: Doc Feedback email not updating
571 -- Fixed: Category order not working properly in 'betterdocs_category_list' shortcode
572 -- Fixed: Docs count not showing properly in Elementor widgets: BetterDocs Category Grid and Box
573 -- Fixed: Gutenberg Editor | Code Block Formatting issue
574 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
553 += 4.1.1 - 14/07/2025 =
575 554
576 -= 1.7.2 - 24/03/2021 =
577 -- Fixed: Sidebar layout's Elementor styles getting overriden by Customizer
578 -- Fixed: Sanitized options in the Elementor HTML Tags
579 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
555 +- Fixed: Docs navigation not working in certain cases
556 +- Fixed: Glossary displaying even after being disabled
557 +- Fixed: TOC not working properly when titles contain special characters
558 +- Fixed: "Exclude Child Terms" in category search not working in Modal layout
559 +- Fixed: archive-doc_category.php not triggering for doc category archive pages
560 +- Fixed: Category Box widget not displaying on the front end of category archive pages
561 +- Fixed: FAQ Builder – Text color from TinyMCE editor not rendering on frontend
562 +- Fixed: Available docs not visible when clicking a specific Glossary item
563 +- Fixed: Private docs not appearing in search results for logged-in users
564 +- Fixed: Email feedback AJAX handler running even when disabled in settings
565 +- Added: Shortcode support added in FAQ Builder editor
566 +- Added: Option to enable/disable specific reactions on single doc pages
567 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
580 568
581 -= 1.7.1 - 04/03/2021 =
582 -- Fixed: Sidebar styles not changing inside Single Doc
583 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
569 += 4.1.0 - 24/06/2025 =
584 570
571 +- Added: New Feature | Code Snippet | New Elementor Widget and Gutenberg Block
572 +- Fixed: Search buttons redirecting to an empty page when using the [betterdocs_search_form] shortcode.
573 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
585 574
586 -= 1.7.0 - 03/03/2021 =
587 -- Added: Pre-made Elementor Blocks for Archive page
588 -- Added: New Elementor widgets: BetterDocs Category Grid & BetterDocs Category Box
589 -- Fixed: Single Doc navigation not working correctly
590 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
575 += 4.0.1 - 20/06/2025 =
591 576
592 -= 1.6.1 - 02/02/2021 =
593 -- Fixed: Nested Sub-categories not displaying inside Sidebar
594 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
577 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
595 578
596 -= 1.6.0 - 26/01/2021 =
597 -- Added: Docs Archive Template with Elementor Theme Builder
598 -- Improved: Security update for Single Doc Email Feedback
599 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
579 += 4.0.0 - 18/06/2025 =
600 580
601 -= 1.5.7 - 03/01/2021 =
602 -- Fixed: Table of Contents not collapsing on small devices
603 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
581 +- Added: New Feature | AI-powered Doc Summarizer
582 +- Fixed: Elementor Search Modal Layout widget | Search wasn’t working in certain cases
583 +- Fixed: TOC scroll behavior causing errors when headings contained special characters
584 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
604 585
605 -= 1.5.6 - 24/12/2020 =
606 -- Added: Multi-level Sub-category option
607 -- Fixed: Missing Sub-Category style controls for Archive page
608 -- Fixed: 'Category Item Counter' font size not working
609 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
586 += 3.9.3 - 15/06/2025 =
610 587
611 -= 1.5.5 - 10/12/2020 =
612 -- Added: 'Custom Permalink' structure
613 -- Fixed: Incompatibility issues with BuddyBoss theme
614 -- Fixed: 'Explore More' button not displaying in Docs page
615 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
588 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
616 589
617 -= 1.5.4 - 24/11/2020 =
618 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
590 += 3.9.2 - 02/06/2025 =
619 591
620 -= 1.5.3 - 24/11/2020 =
621 -- Fixed: 'Preview could not be loaded' error with Elementor
622 -- Fixed: Embedded videos not showing in Single docs
623 -- Fixed: Shortcodes not appearing properly in Single docs
624 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
592 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
625 593
626 -= 1.5.2 - 19/11/2020 =
627 -- Fixed: Table of Contents issue with Elementor Theme Builder
628 -- Fixed: Print option not working for Single Docs built with Elementor Theme Builder
629 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
594 += 3.9.1 - 19/05/2025 =
630 595
631 -= 1.5.1 - 17/11/2020 =
632 -- Fixed: Third-party shortcode not working
633 -- Fixed: PHP Notice for Elementor Single Docs
634 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
596 +- Added: Setting option to search either Docs or FAQs separately from the Search Modal layout.
597 +- Added: Pagination support in the Glossaries Builder.
598 +- Fixed: Glossary drag-and-drop was not functioning and caused an uncaught error in the browser console.
599 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
635 600
636 -= 1.5.0 - 16/11/2020 =
637 -- Added: Pre-made Elementor Blocks for Single Docs
638 -- Added: Table of Contents widget for Elementor Theme Builder
639 -- Added: New Sidebar layouts for Elementor Theme Builder
640 -- Fixed: Style Control missing when Shortcode is used
641 -- Few minor bug fix and improvements
601 += 3.9.0 - 08/05/2025 =
642 602
643 -= 1.4.3 - 15/10/2020 =
644 -- Fixed: Layout preview not showing properly inside Customizer
645 -- Fixed: Content space option not working inside Customizer
646 -- Fixed: Sticky TOC z-index option not resetting
647 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
603 +- Added: Dashboard Overview page
604 +- Added: Pagination to the grid view on the ‘All Docs’ screen when category count exceeds 100
605 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
648 606
649 -= 1.4.2 - 21/09/2020 =
650 -- Fixed: isEditMode Not defined error with Elementor
651 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
607 += 3.8.15 - 22/04/2025 =
652 608
653 -= 1.4.1 - 11/09/2020 =
654 -- Fixed: Uncaught Error: Class 'BetterDocs_Single_Docs' not found in Elementor
655 -- Fixed: Print option not working when Doc Title is disabled
609 +- Added: Support for nested category URL slugs on both Docs Category and Single Docs pages.
610 +- Added: Option to hide the "Explore More" button for categories based on the number of docs.
611 +- Added: Classic UI Button in the FAQ Builder.
612 +- Fixed: Export/Import issues for single categories.
613 +- Fixed: Background color option not applying on Archive Doc List and BetterDocs Sidebar blocks.
614 +- Fixed: Table of Contents not functioning under specific conditions.
615 +- Fixed: Highlight issue in Table of Contents on Single Docs pages.
616 +- Fixed: Deprecated CSS classes removed from Elementor widgets.
617 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements.
656 618
657 -= 1.4.0 - 09/09/2020 =
658 -- Added: Single Doc Template with Elementor Theme Builder
659 -- Added: Option to change Single Doc Feedback Form title
660 -- Added: Option to change the colours for Nested Sub-categories
661 -- Replaced: 'Articles' has been replaced by 'Docs'
662 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
619 += 3.8.14 - 10/04/2025 =
663 620
664 -= 1.3.5 - 20/08/2020 =
665 -- Improved: jQuery Select2 only loaded in BetterDocs Settings page
666 -- Fixed: PHP Error Notices
667 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
621 +- Fixed: Disabled JS and CSS on pages where BetterDocs is not used
622 +- Fixed: Heading Block custom colors not working on docs
623 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
668 624
669 -= 1.3.4 - 09/08/2020 =
670 -- Improvement: Logged in users data automatically filled in for Single Doc Feedback form
671 -- Fixed: Collapsible TOC not working on smaller devices
672 -- Fixed: 'Save Settings' conflict with Flexia theme
673 -- Fixed: Category Icon reverting to default
674 -- Fixed: 'Sidebar Category List' not getting disabled
675 -- Removed: Upsell notices removed from PRO
676 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
625 += 3.8.13 - 17/03/2025 =
677 626
678 -= 1.3.3 - 27/07/2020 =
679 -- Fixed: BetterDocs TOC Scrolling issue with Fixed Header Menu
680 -- Fixed: Duplicate 'Column Background Color' Settings in the Customizer
681 -- Fixed: Hover color not changing on archive pages
682 -- Improved: Updated Selector Library
683 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
627 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
684 628
685 -= 1.3.2 - 10/06/2020 =
686 -- Improvement: Added option to change Inner Circle Background color for Item Count
687 -- Improvement: Nested Sub-category display for Category template
688 -- Improvement: Added Hover Color controls
689 -- Improvement: Added placeholder for 'Search' option
690 -- Improvement: H2 Heading tag removed for Table of Contents
691 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
629 += 3.8.12 - 24/02/2025 =
692 630
693 -= 1.3.1 - 05/06/2020 =
694 -- Fixed : Breadcrumb issue while no category is selected
695 -- Improved : Category Grid Masonry Layout
696 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
631 +- Fixed: FAQ Builder was not visible to the admin.
632 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
697 633
698 -= 1.3.0 - 20/05/2020 =
699 -- Added : Option to add Heading & Sub-Heading for Live Search
700 -- Added : Show Category ID option
701 -- Added : Translation for missing strings
702 -- Added : Option to Hide Single doc title
703 -- Added : Option to change Docs Landing page title
704 -- Fixed : Parent category not showing up if no docs are assigned
705 -- Fixed : TOC Scroll Issue
706 -- Fixed : Breadcrumbs issue on Category pages
707 -- Fixed : Styling issue with OceanWP
708 -- Improvement : Fullwidth Layout support for Astra theme
709 -- Improvement : Hover Effect options
710 -- Improvement : Removed HTML5 Tag Wrapper
634 += 3.8.11 - 12/02/2025 =
711 635
712 -= 1.2.6 - 18/04/2020 =
713 -- Fixed : Correct page slug for custom documentation page when no page is selected
636 +- Added: Author template to display docs authored by specific users.
637 +- Added: Docs order option for the Sidebar Elementor widget.
638 +- Fixed: Multiple Customizer controls not working for Rustic, Essence, and Sleek layouts.
639 +- Fixed: Reaction icon missing in the Essence layout.
640 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
714 641
715 -= 1.2.5 - 15/04/2020 =
716 -- Added : Display uncategorized list when no category
717 -- Added : Table of Contents hierarchy option
718 -- Fixed : Nested sub-category icon issue
719 -- Fixed : Duplicate article in category template
720 -- Fixed : Long breadcrumbs styling issue
721 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
642 += 3.8.10 - 03/02/2025 =
722 643
723 -= 1.2.4 - 06/04/2020 =
724 -- Added : Option for TOC to hide/open on click in mobile device
725 -- Added : New Shortcode | Option to show a certain category
726 -- Added : Breadcrumbs for archive pages
727 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
644 +- Fixed: Initial search response failed for modal layout
645 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
728 646
729 -= 1.2.3 - 01/04/2020 =
730 -- Added : Option to select docs page when not using built-in docs page
731 -- Fixed : Breadcrumb issue when not using built-in docs page
732 -- Fixed : Search Box visible on category page even when it's disabled
733 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
647 += 3.8.9 - 21/01/2025 =
734 648
735 -= 1.2.2 - 26/03/2020 =
736 -- Added : Option for alphabetical order both for post and category
737 -- Improved : Category description
738 -- Fixed : Flexia v2.0 header compatibility
739 -- Fixed : Table of Content not supporting any other language
740 -- Fixed : Sub category shows as main category for Layout 2
741 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
649 +- Added: New FAQ Retro Layout
650 +- Added: Dropdown option to display all Admin Panel FAQs by page number
651 +- Added: Option to remove “Home” from breadcrumbs from Settings
652 +- Added: Option to enable default expanded FAQ group
653 +- Added: Option to change Feedback Form labels
654 +- Fixed: Search Fetch URl Related Issue
655 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
742 656
743 -= 1.2.1 - 23/03/2020 =
744 -- Added : Easy migration from "Echo Knowledgebase (Knowledge Base for Documents and FAQs)"" plugin
745 -- Added : Easy migration from "Knowledge Base | Helpdesk | Support | Wiki WordPress Plugin" by PressApps
746 -- Fixed : Search Post limit issue
747 -- Improved : Feedback Form translation
748 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
657 += 3.8.8 - 14/01/2025 =
749 658
750 -= 1.2.0 - 03/03/2020 =
751 -- Added : Easy migration tool from existing KnowledgeBase plugin
752 -- Fixed : Docs archive default sidebar option
753 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
659 +- Few Minor Bug Fixes & Improvements
754 660
755 -= 1.1.9 - 06/02/2020 =
756 -- Added: Hover color changing control for sidebar and archive list
757 -- Improved: Customizer controls
758 -- Fixed : Duplicate child category post issue
759 -- Fixed : Admin dashboard submenu active issue
661 += 3.8.7 - 19/12/2024 =
760 662
761 -= 1.1.8 - 29/01/2020 =
762 -- Fixed: Z-index issue
663 +- Fixed: Glossaries import not importing descriptions
664 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
763 665
764 -= 1.1.7 - 28/01/2020 =
765 -- Added: Nested Subcategory feature
766 -- Added: Option to enable/disable tags on single article
767 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
768 666
769 -= 1.1.6 - 07/01/2020 =
770 -- Fixed: Select field not working
771 -- Fixed: TOC heading tag issue
667 += 3.8.6 - 17/12/2024 =
772 668
773 -= 1.1.5 - 05/01/2020 =
774 -- Added: Breadcrumb category and title options
775 -- Fixed: Sidebar post per category
776 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
669 +- Fixed: Fatal error related to Elementor 3.26
670 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
777 671
778 -= 1.1.4 - 22/12/2019 =
779 -- Fixed : Sub category display issue
780 -- Improved : Category grid/box responsiveness
672 += 3.8.5 - 15/12/2024 =
781 673
782 -= 1.1.3 - 19/12/2019 =
783 -- Added : Quick 'Getting Started' link to menu
784 -- Added : Sidebar background, padding, margin option
785 -- Added : Option to change the breadcrumb page title text
786 -- Fixed : TOC disappearing issue after last update
787 -- Fixed : betterdocs_category_grid shortcode column spacing issue
788 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
674 +- Fixed: Nested sub-category doesn’t show if the parent category doesn’t have any docs assigned
675 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
789 676
790 -= 1.1.2 - 17/12/2019 =
791 -- Added : Option to reset value to default in Customizer
792 -- Added : Single layout background color option
793 -- Improved : Capabilities management
794 -- Fixed : Conditional customizer column spacing
795 -- Fixed : Sticky TOC width in live preview
796 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
677 += 3.8.4 - 09/12/2024 =
797 678
798 -= 1.1.1 - 04/12/2019 =
799 -- Improved : Article printing option
800 -- Fixed : Single Layout 3 counter issue
679 +- Improved: Security Improvement with Input Sanitization
680 +- Fixed: Errors reported by Plugin Check (PCP)
681 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
801 682
802 -= 1.1.0 - 03/12/2019 =
803 -- Added : Social Sharing option
804 -- Added : Reactions on single article
805 -- Added : New Docs template
806 -- Fixed : Archive page icon and list margin
807 -- Improved : Options page UX with inner tabs
808 -- Improved : Search translation
809 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
683 += 3.8.3 - 05/12/2024 =
810 684
811 -= 1.0.1 - 13/11/2019 =
812 -- Customizer options improved
813 -- Added : Live Search close icon style option
814 -- Few minor bugfix and improvements
685 +- Fixed: Translation loading for the 'betterdocs' domain being triggered too early
686 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
815 687
816 -- Initial stable release
688 += 3.8.2 - 20/11/2024 =
817 689
818 -= 1.0.0 - 12/11/2019 =
690 +- Added: Elementor widget to display tags.
691 +- Fixed: Multiple categories assigned Docs were not displaying correctly when the order was changed.
692 +- Fixed: Conflict with the Essential Blocks “Accordion block”.
693 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
819 694
820 -- Initial stable release
695 += 3.8.1 - 14/11/2024 =
821 696
822 -= 0.0.3 - 06/11/2019 =
697 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
823 698
824 -- Added : Adavnced Search with image and Category display
825 -- Added : Category Ordering
826 -- Lots of minor bugfix and improvements
699 += 3.8.0 - 14/11/2024 =
700 +- Added: Sleek Layout for the Category Box block
701 +- Added: Abstract Layout for the FAQ block
702 +- Added: Modal Layout for the Search block
703 +- Added: New Layout for the Sidebar block
704 +- Added: New Layout for the Breadcrumb block
705 +- Added: Archive Header block
706 +- Added: New Layout for the Archive Docs block
707 +- Added: Reading Time block
708 +- Added: Docs Tag block
709 +- Added: New Layout for the Print block
710 +- Added: New Layout for the Reactions block
711 +- Added: New Layout for the Social Share block
712 +- Added: Docs Page Sleek Layout pattern
713 +- Added: Doc Category Sleek Layout pattern
714 +- Added: Single Docs Essence Layout pattern
715 +- Added: Single Docs Rustic Layout pattern
716 +- Added: Docs category order option for the Instant Answer 'Home' section
717 +- Added: Controller for customizing Sub Categories & Last Updated text
718 +- Added: Search option for Glossaries and FAQ builder
719 +- Added: Pagination for docs on the Category Archive page
720 +- Added: Custom Icon option for Reactions
721 +- Fixed: Conflict with YoastSEO
722 +- Fixed: Doc title not showing in the print option when using an FSE theme
723 +- Fixed: Popular docs widget displaying draft/private docs in the list
724 +- Fixed: Import/Export not working properly when exporting FAQ
725 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
827 726
828 -= 0.0.2 - 27/10/2019 =
727 += 3.7.3 - 22/10/2024 =
829 728
830 -- Added : Conditional control for docs layout
831 -- Improved : TOC controller styling updated
832 -- Improved : Live Search design
833 -- Fixed : Docs page content padding
729 +- Fixed: Conflict between the 'moment' JS library and other plugins when using the Category Grid Block
730 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
834 731
835 -= 0.0.1 =
732 += 3.7.2 - 14/10/2024 =
836 733
837 -* Initial beta release
734 +- Fixed: Throwing errors during migration
735 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
838 736
737 += 3.7.1 - 10/10/2024 =
839 738
739 +- Added: Hamburger navigation for Sidebar and Table of Contents on mobile and tablet devices.
740 +- Added: Option to enable/disable the Author Box for single docs in the Customizer.
741 +- Fixed: CSS conflict with ordered/unordered lists in single docs content.
742 +- Fixed: Docs not displaying in the admin dashboard when a large number of users are present.
743 +- Fixed: Archive List block appearing blank in the FSE doc-category template.
744 +- Fixed: Privacy protection malfunction in the admin dashboard’s Docs quick edit.
745 +- Fixed: "Docs Sidebar" widget in Elementor single docs templates not working in certain cases.
746 +- Fixed: Layout changes made in the BetterDocs UI not displaying assigned docs properly.
747 +- Fixed: "Explore More" button hover effect not working in the Category Grid block.
748 +- Added: Notice for block-based themes regarding issues with the customizer not working.
749 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
750 +
751 += 3.7.0 - 01/10/2024 =
752 +
753 +- Added: New Doc Layout | Sleek Layout
754 +- Added 2 New Single Docs Layout | Essence & Rustic Layout
755 +- Added: New Category Archive Layout | Sleek Layout
756 +- Added: New Search Layout | Modal
757 +- Added: New FAQ Layout | Abstract Layout
758 +- Added: New Elementor Widget | Doc Category Archive Header
759 +- Added: New Layout options inside Elementor
760 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
761 +
762 += 3.6.6 - 12/09/2024 =
763 +
764 +- Updated: OpenAI GPT model for 'Write with AI'.
765 +- Added: FAQ and Glossaries in Import/Export.
766 +- Added: BetterDocs Order option for the Docs Order in the BetterDocs Category Grid block.
767 +- Fixed: Related Docs Elementor widget | heading not changing.
768 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
769 +
770 += 3.6.5 - 13/08/2024 =
771 +
772 +- Fixed: "Write with AI" button missing in the Docs editor
773 +- Fixed: Labels on TOC and Single Docs email feedback forms are not translatable
774 +- Fixed: Broken styles in the Single Docs print view
775 +- Fixed: Creating a new FAQ group does not refetch newly created data in the FAQ Dashboard
776 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
777 +
778 += 3.6.4 - 25/07/2024 =
779 +- Fixed: Throwing Error message related to Single Docs feedback
780 +- Fixed: "failed to open stream: No such file or directory" error
781 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
782 +
783 += 3.6.3 - 16/07/2024 =
784 +- Fixed: Unequal height issue in 'Grid' layout mode for BetterDocs Category Grid Elementor widget.
785 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
786 +
787 += 3.6.2 - 09/07/2024 =
788 +- Improved: Added active and active hover color options for the Elementor widget "Docs Breadcrumb".
789 +- Improved: BetterDocs Admin Dashboard scripts loading only on BetterDocs admin pages
790 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
791 +
792 += 3.6.1 - 08/07/2024 =
793 +
794 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
795 +
796 += 3.6.0 - 08/07/2024 =
797 +
798 +- Revamped: Dashboard UI/UX for Drag & Drop Builder and Advanced List View
799 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
800 +
801 += 3.5.9 - 01/07/2024 =
802 +
803 +- Fixed: Customizations for the docs page from FSE were not working
804 +- Fixed: Changing the "Encyclopedia Root Slug" not updating the path for single Encyclopedia items
805 +- Fixed: Single Doc Elementor template was loading customizer CSS
806 +- Fixed: HelpScout migration not completing
807 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
808 +
809 += 3.5.8 - 11/06/2024 =
810 +- Fixed: Edited Sample CSV file returning an error
811 +- Fixed: Drag and drop sorting not working for Docs
812 +- Fixed: Category Grid block's masonry layout showing an error in the editor
813 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
814 +
815 += 3.5.7 - 27/05/2024 =
816 +- Added: Option to change the feedback icon for the Elementor widget.
817 +- Added: Docs list icon change option.
818 +- Fixed: Category hierarchy malfunctioning during import/export.
819 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
820 +
821 += 3.5.6 - 13/05/2024 =
822 +- Improvement: Added an option to select the number of sub-categories to display in the Gutenberg Category Grid block.
823 +- Improvement: Enhanced customizable estimated reading time feature.
824 +- Improvement: HelpScout migration in the Background Process.
825 +- Improvement: Implemented template overrides from the theme.
826 +- Improvement: Improved performance by reducing additional JS files.
827 +- Improvement: Removed server-side object caching when creating new docs.
828 +- Fixed: Resolved an issue where including or excluding FAQ groups resulted in an error.
829 +- Fixed: Corrected the word count display issue for Persian language in docs.
830 +- Fixed: Resolved the issue where the Sidebar Elementor Widget was not displaying in translations.
831 +- Fixed: Addressed the problem where deleting a document did not delete its analytical data.
832 +- Fixed: Removed the Ascending/Descending order option for BetterDocs Order.
833 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
834 +
835 +
836 += 3.5.2 - 18/04/2024 =
837 +- Added: Customizer options for Single Docs reaction sections.
838 +- Added: P tag select option in customizer where there are options to change HTML tags.
839 +- Improvement: Elementor Search Form styling options.
840 +- Fixed: BetterDocs is conflicting with the Searchanise plugin.
841 +- Fixed: Estimated reading time for Single Docs is not working with the Persian language.
842 +- Fixed: TOC URL not showing properly for the Persian language.
843 +- Few minor bug fixes and improvements
844 +
845 +[See changelog for all versions](https://betterdocs.co/changelog/).
846 +
847 +
840 848 == Upgrade Notice ==
841 849
842 850 = 2.5.6 =
843 -Attention! Please Backup your site before updating.
844 -
845 -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.
851 +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.