laurencebahiirwa

James Nylen

Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with 
a shortcode [latest_github_release user=”github” repo=”hub”]
<h3>Usage</h3>
Add the shortcode <code>[latest_github_release user="github" repo="hub"]</code> to desired post/page/widget and save to have the code working.
<h3>options</h3>
One can add some customization to the shortcode such as
<ul>
<li>Name of the button = <code>[latest_github_release name="Desired Name"]</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>Use latest_github_release_link filter Hook</h3>
<pre><code>`
</code></pre>
add_filter( ‘latest_github_release_link’, ‘gmlatest_github_release_link’, 10, 3 );
function gmlatest_github_release_link( $html, $atts, $zip_url ) {
<pre><code>// Add another class to the <a>.
$atts['class'] .= ' another-class';

// Add <h2> around the tag.
$html = (
 '<h2><a href="' . esc_attr( $zip_url ) . '"'
 . ' class="' . esc_attr( $atts['class'] ) . '">'
 . esc_html( $atts['name'] )
 . '</a></h2>'
);

return $html;
</code></pre>
} 
 `
Note: 
1. Name attribute defaults to the word “Download” 
1. Name is usedin combination with the other attribbutes user & repo.
<h3>Contribute/Issues/Feedback</h3>
If you have any feedback, just write an issue. Or fork the code and submit a PR <a href="https://github.com/bahiirwa/Latest-Github-Release" rel="nofollow ugc">on Github</a>.

Latest Github Release

Automatically add a download link to the latest Github repo release zips with a shortcode [latest_github_release user="github" repo="hub"]

Freemius

Spider Themes

Md. Jwel Miah

Muaz BK

Changeloger is the best WordPress changelog plugin for creating beautiful release notes, collecting user feedback, and sharing public product roadmaps. Replace boring text changelogs with stunning visual timelines — no coding required.
Changeloger streamlines the entire release communication workflow — from creating structured releases in the admin builder, to collecting user feedback and feature requests, to sharing your product roadmap publicly. Whether you paste plain text, upload files, or use the visual admin interface, Changeloger makes it effortless to keep your users informed and engaged.
<h3>Create your Smart Release Notes with Changeloger:</h3>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ysVRqIgoWsI?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>Key Features:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Seamless Integration: Changeloger effortlessly integrates into the WordPress block editor, allowing users to access its powerful features with just a few clicks.
</li>
<li>
Visual Design Options: Customize the appearance of your changelogs with various design options. Choose from pre-defined templates or create your own, ensuring that your changelogs match your website’s style and branding.
</li>
<li>
Time-Saving Automation: No more manual formatting or styling! Changeloger automates the process, converting plain text changelogs into visually appealing layouts with speed and precision.
</li>
<li>
Changelog Import: Users can upload their existing changelog text files, saving time and effort in the conversion process. Say goodbye to tedious copying and pasting!
</li>
<li>
Version Management: Easily manage multiple versions of your software or product updates with Changeloger. Users can categorize and organize changelogs by version numbers, ensuring clarity and transparency.
</li>
<li>
Mobile Responsiveness: Changelogs created with Changeloger are optimized for mobile devices, providing an exceptional user experience across all platforms.
</li>
<li>
Real-time Preview: Instantly visualize your changelog changes as you make edits, allowing you to fine-tune the design to perfection.
</li>
<li>
Brand Color Settings: Customize the appearance of your changelogs with various design options. Choose from pre-defined templates or create your own, ensuring that your changelogs match your website’s style and branding.
</li>
<li>
Customizable Badges: Add custom badges with color controls for better visual clarity.
</li>
<li>
Product Management: Create and manage your product (1 product in free version)
</li>
<li>
Change Items: Add categorized change items (Features, Fixes, Improvements, etc.) to releases
</li>
<li>
Draft/Publish Workflow: Save drafts and publish releases when ready
</li>
</ul>
Changeloger empowers WordPress users to present their software and product updates with elegance and clarity, enhancing user engagement and comprehension. Keep your audience informed, impressed, and delighted with Changeloger – the ultimate WordPress plugin for transforming plain text changelogs into visually designed masterpieces. Download Changeloger now and elevate your changelog game to new heights!
<h3>Core Features</h3>
Free Version Includes:
Gutenberg Blocks
<ul>
<li>Changeloger Block – Display beautiful changelogs with plain text input or file upload</li>
<li>Tabbed Changeloger Block – Organize multiple changelogs in a tabbed interface</li>
<li>Release Hub Block – Unified display of releases, feedback, and roadmap</li>
<li>Sidebar Versions – Quick navigation with left or right sidebar version list</li>
<li>Log Tags & Color Management – Categorize entries with customizable colored badges (New, Fixed, Updated, Improved, etc.)</li>
</ul>
Admin Release Builder
<ul>
<li>Product Management – Create and manage your product (1 product limit in free version)</li>
<li>Release Creator – Visual interface to create releases with version numbers and dates</li>
<li>Change Items – Add categorized change items (Features, Fixes, Improvements, etc.)</li>
<li>Draft/Publish Workflow – Save drafts and publish when ready</li>
<li>Import Sample Data – Load demo releases to see how it works</li>
<li>File Import – Upload plain .txt changelog files to auto-create releases</li>
<li>Bulk Actions – Publish, draft, or delete multiple releases at once</li>
<li>Release Preview – View how your releases look on the frontend</li>
</ul>
<h3>Video Overview / How to Use Changeloger Block:</h3>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U9CsttxXifs?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<h3>PRO Features:</h3>
Advanced Changelog Features
<ul>
<li>Upload Changelog URL – Import changelog content directly from public URLs (GitHub, etc.)</li>
<li>Visual Editing – Add, edit, and delete versions and items with visual controls</li>
<li>Pagination – Break long changelogs into pages with “Load More” or numbered navigation</li>
<li>Filter Component – Let users filter by category (New, Fixed, Updated, Improved)</li>
<li>Search Option – Enable keyword search within changelog content</li>
<li>Layout Switch – Multiple layout styles for organized display</li>
<li>Unlimited Products – Create and manage unlimited products (vs 1 in free)</li>
</ul>
Email Subscription System
<ul>
<li>Subscription Form – Display email subscription form on changelog</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Automatically notify subscribers of new releases</li>
<li>Auto Version Tracking – Monitors changelog for new versions and sends emails</li>
<li>Custom Email Templates – Customize from name, from email, and subject with placeholders</li>
<li>Double Opt-in – Confirmation email for new subscribers</li>
</ul>
Feedback Manager
<ul>
<li>Feedback Collection – Frontend form for users to submit feature requests and bug reports</li>
<li>Feedback Dashboard – Dedicated admin page to view and manage all feedback</li>
<li>Voting System – Let users upvote/downvote feedback items</li>
<li>Comment Threads – Allow discussions on feedback items</li>
<li>Status Management – Track feedback through workflow (Open, Under Review, Planned, In Progress, Completed, Closed)</li>
<li>Category Organization – Organize feedback with categories (Feature Request, Bug Report, Improvement, Question)</li>
<li>User Authentication – Require login or allow guest submissions</li>
<li>Google Login – Enable Google OAuth for easy sign-in</li>
</ul>
Roadmap Builder
<ul>
<li>Public Roadmap – Share your product roadmap as a beautiful Kanban board</li>
<li>Kanban Board – Visual columns for different statuses (Under Review, Planned, In Progress, Done)</li>
<li>Roadmap Items – Create and manage roadmap items with titles, descriptions, and priorities</li>
<li>Feedback Integration – Link roadmap items to user feedback</li>
<li>Vote Display – Show vote counts on roadmap items (optional)</li>
<li>Drag & Drop – Move items between columns to update status</li>
<li>Priority Levels – Set Low, Medium, or High priority on items</li>
</ul>
Release Subscription
<ul>
<li>Subscribe for Updates – Display a subscription widget on your changelog for users to opt in to release notifications</li>
<li>Double Opt-in – Logged-out users enter name and email, then confirm via a verification email before being subscribed</li>
<li>Instant Subscribe – Logged-in users subscribe with a single click — no confirmation email required</li>
<li>One-Click Unsubscribe – Subscribed users can unsubscribe instantly by clicking the “Subscribed” button</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Automatically send notification emails to subscribers when a new release is published</li>
<li>Custom Email Templates – Customize sender name, sender email, and subject line with {product} and {version} placeholders</li>
<li>AI Enhanced Email – Generate personalized notification emails with AI-powered subject lines, intros, and summaries (requires Antimanual)</li>
</ul>
Additional Pro Features
<ul>
<li>Version Tracking – Auto-detect new versions and notify subscribers</li>
<li>Google Authentication – Set up Google OAuth for user login</li>
<li>Advanced Statistics – View detailed stats for releases, feedback, and roadmap</li>
<li>Release Reactions – Users can react to individual releases using emoji reactions with real-time count badges</li>
<li>Threaded Comments – Full commenting system on releases with nested replies, WYSIWYG editor, and curved thread connectors</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://changeloger.spider-themes.net/features.html" rel="nofollow ugc">View All Features</a>
<h3>Need Help?</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://helpdesk.spider-themes.net/docs/changeloger/" rel="nofollow ugc">Full Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/ysVRqIgoWsI" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/changeloger/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://changeloger.spider-themes.net/release.html" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://changeloger.spider-themes.net/pricing.html" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade to Premium</a></li>
</ul>

Changeloger – Release Notes & Changelog Manager


I recently started using the Changeloger plugin and it’s a very useful tool for managing changelogs in WordPress.



It helps display plugin or theme changelogs in a clean and well-structured layout instead of plain text. The interface is simple, and the Gutenberg block support makes it very easy to add changelogs anywhere on a page.



What I like most is the ability to highlight updates like New, Fixed, and Updated, which makes the release notes much easier for users to read.



Overall, it's a lightweight and practical plugin for developers who want to present their update history in a professional way.


lightweight and practical plugin for developers

The all-in-one changelog, release notes, public roadmap, and user feedback plugin for WordPress. Beautiful visual designs out of the box.

Latest Github Release vs Changeloger – Release Notes & Changelog Manager