Instant Knowledge Base – Changelog & Release Notes

Stay up to date with the latest improvements, new features, and bug fixes. Explore version-by-version updates that make Instant Knowledge Base faster, smarter, and more powerful with every release.

Version 1.0.8 - 10/24/2025

Major: Complete FAQ template system + navigation upgrades

Features

  • Style-specific FAQ templates: select Default, Compact, or Content Focus for all FAQ URLs.
  • Full FAQ category taxonomy templates for /faq-category/.
  • Compact FAQ templates for archive, single, and category (modern gradient design).
  • Enhanced FAQ breadcrumbs with Knowledge Base → FAQ → Category hierarchy.
  • Fallback content processor to ensure compatibility when Pro is inactive.
  • Premium feature set moved to a standalone Pro plugin.
  • New translations: French (fr_FR) and Spanish (es_ES) (30+ strings each).

Improvements

  • Unified design standards across all FAQ templates to match article templates.

Tweaks

  • Added Related FAQs and Category links to single FAQ pages.
  • Integrated search across FAQ archive templates.

Fixes

  • Correct template hierarchy for all FAQ URLs (archive, single, category).

Version 1.0.7 - 9/15/2025

Fixes

  • General bug fixes and stability/performance optimizations.

Version 1.0.6

Features

  • [Pro] Article ordering within categories (set custom order numbers).
  • Subcategories with parent/child relationships for hierarchical organization.
  • [Pro] Interactive checklists for articles.
  • [Pro] Single checkboxes for lightweight task tracking.
  • Customizable widget text (title + subtitle) in Knowledge Base → Settings → Widget.

Improvements

  • Tighter article spacing for better readability (line and list item spacing).
  • Updated default layout with a cleaner “Was this helpful?” component and simplified “Also Read.”

Fixes

  • Shortcodes inside article content now display as plain text rather than executing.

Version 1.0.5

Major: Advanced analytics, FAQs, and content controls

Features

  • Category visibility controls (show/hide on frontend).
  • “Frontend Visibility” control in category editor + Visibility status column in list view.
  • Global option to show/hide empty categories.
  • Built-in FAQ system with dedicated categories.
  • Google FAQ structured data for SEO rich results.
  • Default FAQ category auto-created on enable.
  • [Pro] Knowledge Base Widget with customization.
  • [Pro] Real-time analytics dashboard and activity tracking.
  • [Pro] Conversion funnel tracking and visualization.
  • [Pro] GA4 & Mixpanel integrations.
  • [Pro] Automated insights and recommendations.
  • [Pro] Widget-level analytics.
  • [Pro] Advanced activity feed with behavior visualization.

Tweaks

  • Hidden categories excluded from frontend but remain accessible via direct URL.
  • Consistent category filtering across templates.
  • Improved empty-category logic (global control).
  • FAQ SEO tuned to Google schema guidelines.
  • [Pro] Widget: better customization, responsiveness, and AJAX search.
  • Strengthened analytics DB structure for real-time data & funnels.
  • Better error handling, debugging, and security for analytics endpoints.

Fixes

  • Real-time analytics refresh and display issues.
  • Conversion funnel rendering and loading.
  • Analytics tracking reliability.
  • Widget analytics event tracking.

Version 1.0.4

Features

  • [Pro] Editor tools: code formatting + content boxes (Tip/Info/Warning).
  • [Pro] Media support: image, GIF, video, and iFrame (via Media Library).
  • Image Lightbox with keyboard navigation (←/→, Esc).
  • [Pro] iFrame embedding with custom sizes + responsive behavior.
  • Toolbar icons for Tip/Info/Warning/GIF/Video/iFrame for a cleaner UI.
  • Automatic frontend styling for code blocks, content boxes, media, and iFrames.
  • Slug/permalink upgrade: use a page at /knowledgebase without conflicts (CPT archive auto-disables if a page exists; single article URLs remain /knowledgebase/{article}; re-save Permalinks after changes).

Improvements

  • Responsive styling, dark theme support, and clearer import/export UI.
  • Rebranded footer to “Powered by Seventh Sky” across templates/admin preview.

Fixes

  • Import/Export: reliability, full settings/categories/tags support, and security checks.
  • Branding visibility logic: free users always see branding; licensed users can enable/disable via Show Plugin Branding (no auto-disable).

Version 1.0.3

Major: Analytics + premium UX features

Features

  • [Pro] Analytics dashboard: search tracking, article performance, engagement.
  • [Pro] Hero section builder (backgrounds, animations, content).
  • [Pro] Premium templates: Help Center Modern, Opt-in Focus v2, Content Focus.
  • [Pro] GDPR tools with customizable cookie banner.
  • [Pro] Typography customization (Google Fonts).
  • [Pro] Export/Import for data and settings.
  • Article hierarchy: sections, subcategories, article types.
  • Breadcrumb navigation for easier wayfinding.
  • [Pro] PDF export for reports and articles.
  • [Pro] Performance tracking (scroll depth, time on page).
  • [Pro] Advanced search UI: dropdown search + live suggestions.

Improvements

  • Cleaner settings organization in admin.
  • Better mobile responsiveness across templates.
  • Improved search algorithm relevance.
  • Enhanced role/access control management.

Fixes

  • Theme compatibility, security hardening, and general bug fixes.

Version 1.0.2

Features

  • Global “logged-in only” access with per-article overrides.
  • Import/Export for easier migrations/backups.
  • More control over data retention during uninstall.

Improvements

  • Renamed UI labels: “Articles” → Knowledge Base; “Categories” → Help Topics.
  • General UX refinements.

Fixes

  • Minor bugs and performance enhancements.

Version 1.0.1

Improvements

  • Better search relevance and alignment consistent with themes.

Version 1.0.0 — Initial Release

  • Knowledge Base custom
  • post type
  • Category-based
  • organization
  • AJAX search and filters
  • Shortcode support
  • Role-based access control
  • Related & Most Viewed articles
  • Like/Dislike feedback
  • Responsive design
  • Template overrides + custom CSS