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=== CBX Changelog & Release Note ===

Contributors: codeboxr, manchumahara  

Tags: changelog, history, release, version, product log  

Requires at least: 5.3  

Tested up to: 6.9

Stable tag: 2.0.11

Requires PHP: 7.4  

License: GPLv2 or later  

License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html  



A complete changelog and release note manager for your digital products or releasable projects.



== Description ==



**CBX Changelog & Release Note** helps you create and display well-organized changelogs for your WordPress themes, plugins, or digital products.  

Keep your users informed about every update, improvement, and fix — directly inside your WordPress site.



This plugin lets you easily add, manage, and showcase version histories with a clean interface and developer-friendly structure.



### 🧩 Developed by [Codeboxr](https://codeboxr.com/product/cbx-changelog-for-wordpress/)



📺 [**Live Demo**](https://codeboxr.net/wordpress/changelog/cbx-changelog-wordpress-plugin-changelogs/)  

📚 [**Documentation**](https://codeboxr.com/doc/cbxchangelog-doc/)  

⭐ [**Upgrade to PRO**](https://codeboxr.com/product/cbx-changelog-for-wordpress/#downloadarea)  

💬 [**Free Support**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/cbxchangelog/)  

👨‍💻 [**Pro Support**](https://codeboxr.com/contact-us)  

📱 [**Contact Us**](https://codeboxr.com/contact-us/)



> 💡 If you think a feature is missing, let us know — we actively add new features based on user feedback.  

> Install the free version on a dev site and explore all features.



## ✨ Core Features



* Create and manage changelogs and release notes for your themes, plugins, or projects.

* Embed all releases or a single release via shortcode.

* Markdown syntax supported for changelog text.

* Option to show or hide labels and release dates (since v1.0.6).

* Seven predefined issue labels: Added, Fixed, Updated, Improved, Removed, Deprecated, Compatibility.

* Two display layouts for frontend presentation.

* Clean, responsive frontend design compatible with all default themes and Hello Elementor.

  

### 🧱 Widgets & Page Builders

* Classic WordPress Widget (since v1.0.6)

* Gutenberg Block support

* Elementor Widget (since v1.0.6)



### 🧩 Shortcodes

* `[cbxchangelog id="post_id"]`

* `[cbxchangelog id="post_id" release="release_number"]`



## 💎 CBX Changelog & Release Note Pro Features

👉 [**Get the Pro Addon**](https://codeboxr.com/product/cbx-changelog-for-wordpress/#downloadarea)



* Add changelogs to **any post type** (built-in or custom)

* Add a **WooCommerce tab** to display changelogs in product pages

* **Auto integration** with any post type (appends changelogs automatically)

* Two additional display layouts

* **Dokan integration** (since v1.1.2)

* Export/import **all settings** or **individual setting tabs** (since v1.1.1)

* Reset settings for specific tabs (since v1.1.1)

* Import from a WordPress **readme.txt** file (since v1.1.7)



== Installation ==



1. Upload or install the plugin via **Plugins → Add New** in WordPress.  

   ([See WordPress documentation](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins))

2. Activate **CBX Changelog & Release Note** from the “Plugins” menu.

3. Go to **CBX Changelog & Release Note** in the admin menu and configure your settings.

4. Create new changelogs and embed them using shortcodes or widgets.

5. Try the [Pro Addon](https://codeboxr.com/product/cbx-changelog-for-wordpress/#downloadarea) for advanced features.



== Frequently Asked Questions ==



= How do I display a changelog? =

Use the shortcode `[cbxchangelog id="POST_ID"]` in any post or page.  

To show a specific release, use `[cbxchangelog id="POST_ID" release="RELEASE_NUMBER"]`.



= Does it support page builders? =

Yes! CBX Changelog supports Elementor, Gutenberg and classic widgets.



= Can I import a changelog from my plugin’s readme.txt file? =

Yes. The Pro Addon supports importing changelog data from WordPress readme files.



= Is it compatible with WooCommerce? =

Yes. The Pro Addon adds a “Changelog” tab to WooCommerce products.



== Screenshots ==



1. Dashboard view of changelog editor  

2. Frontend display of changelogs  

3. Elementor widget for changelogs  

4. Settings page  

5. Example of markdown-formatted release note  



== Changelog ==

= 2.0.11 =

* [improved] Feature field is made longer for a single change in dashboard area

* [updated] WordPress core 6.9 compatible

* [new] Pro addon plugin 1.2.5 released

* [updated] Plugin Check 1.9.0 compatible



= 2.0.10 =

* [updated] Composer and autoload based implementation

* [updated] Core Js vendor library updated

* [updated] Plugin Check 1.7.0 compatible

* [updated] Pro addon less than 1.2.4 will not work with this core plugin

* [new] Need Pro Addon version 1.2.4 or higher



= 2.0.9 =

* [Updated] Language file loading optimized for WordPress.org-hosted plugins  

* [Updated] PHP version check and plugin loading improved



= 2.0.8 =

* [Fixed] PHP compatibility check during plugin load  

* [Updated] WordPress 6.8 compatibility confirmed  

* [Updated] Pro Addon v1.2.3 released



= 2.0.7 =

* [Fixed] Elementor ordering issue ([support thread](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wrong-order-in-cbxchangelog-widget/#post-18472230))  

* [Updated] WordPress 6.8 compatibility confirmed  

* [Updated] Elementor widget icon refreshed



= 2.0.6 =

* [Fixed] Display logic bug for feature notes and error messages



= 2.0.5 =

* [Fixed] Markdown to HTML multi-line parsing  

* [Updated] Pro Addon v1.2.1 released  

* [Updated] All shortcodes, widgets, and blocks refreshed



= 2.0.4 =

* [Updated] Support page news section  

* [Updated] Pro Addon v1.2.0 released  

* [Improved] Miscellaneous enhancements



= 2.0.3 =

* [Updated] WordPress 6.7.2 compatibility confirmed  

* [Updated] Pro Addon v1.1.9 released  

* [Improved] Admin UI consistency  

* [Updated] Removed extra modifications on non-CBX post types



= 2.0.1 =

* [Fixed] Missing method `getPaginatedRows()`  

* [New] Show labels grouped by type  

* [Updated] All widgets updated  

* [Improved] Helper methods added



= 2.0.0 =

* [Fixed] Dashboard saving issue for single changelog  

* [New] Added “Resync Release Number” features (top-to-bottom and reverse)  

* [New] Bulk delete all releases from the dashboard



= 1.1.10 =

* [Fixed] Changelog saving order issue from edit screen



= 1.1.9 =

* [New] Added `count` parameter in shortcode (`0` = all changelogs)  

* [Updated] Dashboard now supports “Add changelog at top/bottom” buttons  

* [Updated] Widgets updated for `count` parameter



= 1.1.8 =

* [Fixed] Dashboard autosave “Connection lost” error



= 1.1.7 =

* [Fixed] Order issue in changelog edit screen  

* [New] Added `order_by="id"` parameter (release ID based ordering)



= 1.1.6 =

* [New] Redesigned dashboard  

* [Updated] Plugin check v1.3.1 compatibility  

* [Updated] WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility  

* [New] SVG icons added



= 1.1.5 =

* [New] Changelog dates now use WordPress date translation (`date_i18n`)



= 1.1.4 =

* [Updated] Uninstall process now fully cleans plugin data



= 1.1.3 =

* [Updated] Settings field library optimized for single and multi-select



== Upgrade Notice ==



= 2.0.10 =

This update improves stability and performance. Please update to ensure full compatibility with WordPress 6.8