Changelog

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Complete version history and release notes for Developry Plugins. Stay informed about new features, improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.

Understanding Version Numbers

We follow Semantic Versioning:

MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH (e.g., 2.1.3)

MAJOR: Breaking changes (2.0.0)
MINOR: New features, backward compatible (1.5.0)
PATCH: Bug fixes, backward compatible (1.4.2)

Examples:

  • 1.0.0 → 1.0.1 – Bug fix
  • 1.0.0 → 1.1.0 – New feature
  • 1.0.0 → 2.0.0 – Breaking change

Release Types

Major Releases

  • Significant new features
  • Architecture changes
  • Breaking changes
  • Major performance improvements

Minor Releases

  • New features
  • Enhancements
  • Non-breaking improvements
  • Deprecation notices

Patch Releases

  • Bug fixes
  • Security patches
  • Performance tweaks
  • Minor improvements

Plugin Changelog Structure

Example Plugin – ACF Copilot

Version 2.1.0 (2025-01-15)

New Features

  • Added AI-powered field suggestions
  • Introduced bulk field creation
  • New dark mode interface
  • Export/import field groups

Enhancements

  • Improved field search performance
  • Updated UI for better UX
  • Enhanced accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Better mobile responsiveness

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed field duplication issue
  • Resolved export encoding problem
  • Corrected date field validation
  • Fixed conditional logic conflicts

Security

  • Enhanced input sanitization
  • Improved nonce validation
  • Fixed XSS vulnerability
  • Updated dependencies

Documentation

  • Added video tutorials
  • Updated API documentation
  • New code examples
  • Improved troubleshooting guide

Deprecations

  • old_function() deprecated, use new_function()
  • Legacy field type support ending in v3.0
  • Old API endpoints to be removed in v3.0

Technical

  • Requires WordPress 5.8+
  • Requires PHP 7.4+
  • Database schema update (auto-migrates)
  • New REST API endpoints

Theme Changelog

Developry Plugins Repository Theme

Version 1.2.0 (2025-01-21)

New Features

  • Added customizer settings for Contact Form 7
  • Integrated Google Analytics and Matomo
  • Social media links customization
  • Hulk green color scheme
  • Mobile menu with animations
  • CF7 form styling system

Enhancements

  • Click-based submenu navigation
  • Improved mobile responsiveness
  • Better accessibility compliance
  • Enhanced SEO optimization
  • Performance improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed header GitHub button on mobile
  • Resolved navigation submenu issues
  • Corrected color variable conflicts
  • Fixed footer social links

Technical

  • Created class-customizer.php
  • Added CF7 styling with !important
  • Updated gulpfile paths
  • Removed custom contact form
  • Added plugin/ directory structure

Version 1.1.0 (2025-01-20)

New Features

  • Initial theme release
  • Custom post type for plugins
  • Hero section with stats
  • Trust badges integration
  • Blog layout templates

Enhancements

  • WordPress Coding Standards compliant
  • Fully responsive design
  • Dark/light mode ready
  • Translation ready

Technical

  • Requires WordPress 5.0+
  • Requires PHP 7.4+
  • Modern ES6 JavaScript
  • SCSS architecture

Common Changelog Categories

Added

New features, functionalities, or components

Changed

Updates to existing features or behavior

Fixed

Bug fixes and error corrections

Security

Security-related improvements or fixes

Deprecated

Features marked for future removal

Removed

Deprecated features that have been removed

Documentation

Documentation updates and improvements

Performance

Performance optimizations and improvements

Accessibility

Accessibility improvements

Internationalization

Translation and localization updates

Update Guidelines

Before Updating

Always:

  1. ✅ Backup your site
  2. ✅ Read changelog
  3. ✅ Test on staging
  4. ✅ Check compatibility

Recommended:

  • Review deprecation notices
  • Check minimum requirements
  • Note breaking changes
  • Read migration guide (if applicable)

Update Process

  1. Backup Everything# Database backup wp db export backup.sql # Files backup tar -czf site-backup.tar.gz /path/to/wordpress
  2. Update Plugin# Via dashboard: Plugins > Update # Via WP-CLI: wp plugin update plugin-name
  3. Test Functionality
    • Test updated features
    • Check for errors
    • Verify integrations
    • Test on all browsers
  4. Monitor
    • Check error logs
    • Monitor performance
    • Watch for user reports

Version Support Policy

Active Support

Current Major Version

  • Active development
  • New features added
  • Bug fixes provided
  • Security patches

Maintenance Mode

Previous Major Version

  • Bug fixes only
  • Security patches
  • No new features
  • 12 months support

End of Life (EOL)

Older Versions

  • No updates
  • No support
  • Security issues not fixed
  • Upgrade recommended

Example:

  • v3.x.x – Active (new features)
  • v2.x.x – Maintenance (security only)
  • v1.x.x – EOL (unsupported)

Breaking Changes Guide

When we release breaking changes, we provide:

Migration Guide

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Code examples
  • Before/after comparisons
  • Common issues

Deprecation Warnings

  • Advance notice (6-12 months)
  • Alternative solutions
  • Compatibility layer (when possible)
  • Timeline for removal

Example Migration

// Old (deprecated in v2.0, removed in v3.0)
$data = get_plugin_data($id);

// New (available since v2.0)
$data = Plugin_Name::get_data($id);

// Migration script
add_action('admin_init', 'migrate_old_data');
function migrate_old_data() {
    if (get_option('plugin_version') < '3.0.0') {
        // Auto-migration code
        update_option('plugin_version', '3.0.0');
    }
}

Release Schedule

Regular Releases

  • Major: Annually (January)
  • Minor: Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct)
  • Patch: As needed
  • Security: Immediate

Beta Program

Join our beta program for early access:

  1. Sign up: beta@developryplugins.com
  2. Receive: Beta releases 2 weeks early
  3. Test: New features before public release
  4. Feedback: Report bugs and suggestions

Notification Methods

Stay Informed

Automatic:

  • WordPress admin dashboard updates
  • Plugin update notifications
  • Email alerts (if subscribed)

Manual:

  • Check WordPress.org plugin page
  • Visit our changelog page
  • Follow GitHub releases
  • Subscribe to our newsletter

Critical Updates

For security updates:

  • Immediate email notification
  • WordPress.org forced update
  • Banner in admin dashboard
  • Social media announcements

Historical Changes

Archive

View complete version history:

  • WordPress.org: Full changelog on plugin pages
  • GitHub: Release notes and tags
  • Website: This page (recent versions)

Notable Milestones

2025

  • Theme v1.0.0 – Initial release
  • 15 active plugins

2024

  • Reached 50,000 downloads
  • 5.0 average rating maintained
  • Security certification

2023

  • First plugin released
  • Open source commitment
  • Community foundation

Feedback on Updates

Share Your Experience

After updating:

  • Report Issues: GitHub or support forums
  • Suggest Improvements: Feature requests welcome
  • Rate the Update: WordPress.org reviews
  • Share Success: Social media testimonials

Update Surveys

Help us improve by participating in:

  • Post-update surveys
  • Feature usage analytics
  • Beta testing feedback
  • User experience research

FAQ

How often are plugins updated?

Security patches: Immediate Bug fixes: As needed (typically weekly) Features: Quarterly minor releases Major versions: Annually

Are updates free?

Yes! All updates are free for all users, forever.

What if an update breaks my site?

  1. Contact support immediately
  2. Revert to previous version (from backup)
  3. Wait for hotfix (usually within 24 hours)
  4. Report issue on GitHub

Can I skip versions?

Yes, you can update directly to the latest version. However:

  • Review all changelog entries
  • Check for breaking changes
  • Test thoroughly on staging

How long are old versions supported?

  • Current major: Full support
  • Previous major: 12 months security
  • Older versions: EOL (upgrade recommended)

Resources

Last updated: November 21, 2025

This changelog follows Keep a Changelog principles.