Add Product

Summary: Changeloger lets you organize changelogs, releases, and feedback for each software product within WordPress. Free users manage one product, while Pro removes limits. Add, edit, or remove products easily, ensuring clear version histories and streamlined team collaboration.

Adding a product in Changeloger is the foundational step in organizing your software’s changelogs, releases, and feedback within your WordPress site. Each “product” represents a separate software entity—such as a plugin, theme, SaaS app, or mobile solution—allowing you to manage versions and release notes effectively. This section details the steps and best practices for creating and managing products with the Release Builder.

Understanding Products in Changeloger

Products serve as containers for all related releases, feedback, and roadmap items within Changeloger. Each product can have its own set of release versions, change logs, and associated user feedback. In the Free version, you are limited to a single product; Changeloger Pro removes this limit, supporting multiple products for agencies, software suites, or plugin developers with several offerings.

Steps to Add a Product

• Navigate to the Releases Panel: Access your WordPress dashboard and go to Changeloger > Releases.
• Open the Product Sidebar: In the left sidebar, locate the “Products” section.
• Add a New Product: Click the + button next to “Products”. A field will appear for the product name.
• Enter Product Name: Type the exact name of your plugin, theme, or software application for clarity and easy management.
• Save the Product: Click Save to register the new product. Your product will now appear in the sidebar.

After saving, the product will serve as the parent for any releases, roadmap items, and feedback collected or imported under its hierarchy. Selecting the product in the sidebar lets you start adding releases specific to that product.

Managing Existing Products

• Edit Products: Hover over any product in the sidebar. Click the edit (pencil) icon to rename the product. This is useful for correcting typos or rebranding efforts. The updated name is reflected everywhere in Changeloger.
• Delete Products: Click the delete (trash) icon to remove a product. Warning: Deleting a product also removes all its releases, feedback, and roadmaps. This action cannot be undone — ensure you have backups if necessary.

Editing and deletion are restricted to users with appropriate permissions, respecting WordPress role-based access controls. Careful product management helps maintain organized and clear release histories for your users.

Product Limitations in Free vs. Pro Versions

• Free Version: Allows creation and management of only one product. Ideal for single projects or personal sites.
• Pro Version: Supports unlimited products. Recommended for developers or organizations that manage multiple products in one dashboard.

Attempting to add more than one product in the free version will prompt an upgrade notice. All other product-related actions are identical across versions, ensuring consistency for teams scaling from a single product to a full portfolio.

Best Practices for Product Organization

• Use Clear, Unique Names: Avoid abbreviations or generic terms, ensuring each product is distinguishable by all team members and users.
• Group Related Releases: Only assign releases and feedback relevant to the product to keep changelogs accurate and informative.
• Plan for Growth: If you anticipate expanding your offerings, consider Changeloger Pro for multi-product support from the start.
• Regularly Review Products: Periodically audit your product list, removing deprecated or obsolete items to avoid clutter.

Troubleshooting

• Cannot Add More Products: Check if you are on the Free plan. Upgrade to Pro to lift the one-product restriction.
• Product Not Visible: Refresh the page or clear browser cache. Ensure you have proper permissions for the Changeloger panel.
• Accidental Deletion: Deletion is permanent. Restore from a backup if available. Use WordPress database backups for disaster recovery.

For additional help, refer to the full Changeloger documentation or contact the support team directly via the plugin’s support form.