Title: Update Press – Keep your users informed about changes and updates Author: Seventh Sky Published: March 2, 2025 Last modified: March 7, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/updatepress/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3249300) ![](https://ps.w.org/updatepress/assets/icon-128x128.gif?rev=3287927) # Update Press – Keep your users informed about changes and updates By [Seventh Sky](https://profiles.wordpress.org/7thskysoftware/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/updatepress.1.0.5.zip) * [Details](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/#description) * [Reviews](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/#reviews) * [Installation](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/#installation) * [Development](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/) ## Description **Update Press** is a comprehensive WordPress plugin designed to help website owners effortlessly display, manage, and track update notifications with advanced user engagement features. Featuring a floating widget with a responsive sidebar drawer, it dynamically fetches and showcases the latest updates in real time with built- in analytics and user feedback capabilities. The plugin is perfect for businesses offering software, SaaS, digital products, or any service that requires regular communication with users about updates, new features, or important announcements. The floating widget includes a notification badge that highlights updates from the past seven days, ensuring users never miss important information. **Key Capabilities:** – **Smart Notifications**: Automatic badge highlighting for recent updates – **User Engagement**: Built-in like/dislike feedback system for each update – **Analytics Tracking**: Comprehensive read tracking and user interaction monitoring – **Private Mode**: Option to make updates private and only accessible through the widget – **Admin Dashboard**: Detailed analytics columns showing views and feedback statistics – **Mobile-First Design**: Fully responsive and optimized for all devices – **Customizable Display**: Flexible settings for widget position, display count, and sorting options The sidebar drawer opens to reveal a list of recent updates with real-time analytics display. Users can interact with updates through like/dislike buttons, and administrators can track engagement through comprehensive analytics in the WordPress admin panel. The plugin also offers Private Mode functionality, allowing sensitive updates to be accessible only through the widget while preventing search engine indexing. ### Features **Core Widget Features:** – Interactive floating widget with customizable positioning( left/right) – Responsive sidebar drawer with smooth animations – Smart notification badge highlighting recent updates (7-day window) – Real-time updates fetching via WordPress REST API – Mobile-optimized design with touch-friendly interface **User Engagement & Analytics:** – Built-in like/dislike feedback system for each update – Comprehensive read tracking and user interaction monitoring – Real-time analytics display showing read counts and feedback statistics – AJAX-powered interactions with instant UI updates – Toast notifications for user feedback confirmation **Admin Management:** – Dedicated admin interface with analytics columns (Views& Feedback) – Sortable analytics columns in updates list table – Custom database tables for tracking reads and user feedback – Flexible display settings (count, sorting, positioning) – Category and tag management with custom colors **Privacy & Security:** – Private Mode feature to disable public indexing – Search engine protection with noindex meta tags – Access restrictions for direct links and archive pages – Secure AJAX endpoints with nonce verification – Complete admin control over update visibility **Customization Options:** – Widget position control (bottom left/right) – Display count settings (all updates or custom limit) – Sort order options (newest/oldest first) – Category filtering and tag management – Customizable tag colors and styling– Flexible display rules (sitewide or specific pages) ### QUICK LINKS 📖 Need Help? Check our [Documentation & Knowledge Base](https://instantpopupbuilder.com/update-press/) for step-by-step guides, FAQs, and troubleshooting tips. 📺 Learn & Stay Updated! Subscribe to the [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@7SeventhSky) for tutorials, feature updates, and expert tips. ## Screenshots * [[ * Floating widget for quick access. * [[ * The sidebar displays the latest updates. * [[ * Single update view inside the drawer. * [[ * [[ * [[ ## Installation **From WordPress Repository:** 1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard 2. Navigate to **Plugins** **Add New** 3. Search for “updatepress” in the search box 4. Find“ Update Press” by 7th Sky Software and click **Install Now** 5. After installation, click **Activate** to enable the plugin **Manual Installation:** 1. Download the plugin ZIP file and upload it to `/wp- content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **UpdatePress Settings** to configure widget options, display settings, and privacy preferences. 4. Create your first update using the** UpdatePress** custom post type. 5. Configure categories and tags for better organization. 6. Enable the floating widget and customize its appearance and behavior. 7. Monitor user engagement through the analytics columns in the admin updates list. ## FAQ ### How does UpdatePress fetch updates? UpdatePress uses a built-in WordPress REST API endpoint (`/wp-json/updatepress/v1/ updates`) to fetch updates dynamically. The plugin creates a custom post type called“ updatepress” where you can create and manage your updates directly from the WordPress admin. ### Can I track user engagement with my updates? Yes! UpdatePress includes comprehensive analytics features. You can track how many times each update has been read and see user feedback (likes/dislikes) directly in the admin updates list table. The analytics are displayed in real-time with sortable columns. ### What is Private Mode and when should I use it? Private Mode allows you to make updates accessible only through the floating widget drawer while preventing search engines from indexing them. This is perfect for internal announcements, beta features, or sensitive information that shouldn’t be publicly accessible. ### Can I customize the floating widget appearance? Yes, you can customize the widget position (left/right), display count, sort order, and enable/disable various features. The plugin also supports custom tag colors and flexible display rules for different pages. ### Does UpdatePress support mobile devices? Absolutely! UpdatePress is fully responsive and mobile-optimized. The floating widget and sidebar drawer work seamlessly on all devices with touch-friendly interactions and smooth animations. ### Can I organize updates with categories and tags? Yes, UpdatePress supports both categories and tags for organizing your updates. You can assign custom colors to tags and use category filtering in the widget for better user navigation. ### How do users interact with updates? Users can click the floating widget to open the sidebar drawer, browse through updates, read full content, and provide feedback using like/dislike buttons. All interactions are tracked and displayed in your admin analytics. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2b7212087bdf643796dcc0843b33201285d6dc326275ece7bddd6e788af15993? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Impressive utility and design](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/impressive-utility-and-design/)󠁿 [Atom Adam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/adampaine/) February 28, 2026 I’ve just started testing this plugin, but so far I am very impressed. It is a great solution for keeping your site visitors updated and is a nice WordPress-native replacement for services like Beamer, Canny, and Frill. It does not have as many features as those services, but that also means it is not as bloated (and does not require a third-party service). Nice work! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Update Press – Keep your users informed about changes and updates” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Seventh Sky ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/7thskysoftware/) * [ Mishal Fatima ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mishalfatima684/) [Translate “Update Press – Keep your users informed about changes and updates” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/updatepress) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/updatepress/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/updatepress/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/updatepress/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/updatepress/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.5 * 2026-03-03 - Added configurable tag background and text colors directly on Update Tags add/edit screens. - Made drawer update rows fully clickable with keyboard-friendly interaction support. - Added optional drawer footer content (text or button CTA) while preserving Powered by Seventh Sky branding. - Added delegated custom drawer triggers with configurable class name and click/ hover trigger mode. - Added include/exclude content type display targeting with exclude precedence. - Added overlay-based outside click close, Escape close behavior, and improved body scroll lock handling. - Updated admin trigger settings UI to show class/event fields only when trigger opening is enabled. #### 1.0.4 * 2025-01-27 - Added Private Mode feature to disable public indexing and restrict access to updates - Implemented read tracking system to monitor update views and user engagement - Added user feedback system with like/dislike buttons for updates - Created analytics columns (Views and Feedback) in admin updates list table - Enhanced floating widget with real-time analytics display and interactive feedback - Added AJAX-powered read tracking and user feedback submission #### 1.0.3 * 2025-05-05 - Resolved the issue with enabling and disabling the floating widget. #### 1.0.2 * 2025-05-05 - Added a notification badge to display Updates from the last 7 days - Fixed issue with enabling/disabling the widget - Introduced option to delete all plugin data upon uninstallation - Renamed taxonomy labels for better clarity - Enhanced overall performance and user experience - Updated compatibility for WordPress 6.8 #### 1.0.1 * Minor fixes and upgrades. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release with floating widget and sidebar drawer. * Category filtering and REST API support. * Responsive and mobile-friendly UI. ## Meta * Version **1.0.5** * Last updated **4 weeks ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/) * Tags * [changelog](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/changelog/)[news](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/news/) [notification](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/notification/)[updates](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/updates/) [Wordpress updates](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wordpress-updates/) * [Advanced View](https://twd.wordpress.org/plugins/updatepress/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Seventh Sky ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/7thskysoftware/) * [ Mishal Fatima ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mishalfatima684/) ## Support Issues resolved in last two months: 1 out of 2 [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/updatepress/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? 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