Release Notes Template

This free template from Softr helps you build a custom release notes app, fast, no coding required.

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Overview

This free template helps you build a release notes app where visitors can browse product updates, filter releases by status, and leave comments or feedback.

It includes a simple admin area for logged-in admins to create, edit, and manage releases, plus a sample database you can customize or connect to any Softr-supported source like Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, monday.com, HubSpot, and more.

Why use this release notes template

Keep users informed: Share planned, in-progress, and completed releases in one public, easy-to-browse page.

Collect useful feedback: Let visitors comment on releases so your team can understand questions, reactions, and customer needs.

Manage updates securely: Give admins a private workspace to create, edit, and manage releases and comments without exposing internal controls.

Template features:

Public release notes
Show all product releases on a clean public page that visitors can access without logging in.
Status filtering
Help visitors browse releases by status, such as planned, in progress, or released.
Admin-only workspace
Restrict release creation, editing, and comment management to logged-in admins.
Release creation
Admins can add new releases with titles, descriptions, statuses, and key details.
Release editing
Keep public updates accurate by allowing admins to update release details as work progresses.
Public comments
Let visitors leave comments and feedback directly on release updates.
Comment management
Approve, hide, or dismiss incoming comments, all from a secure backend area.
Customizable database
Adapt the sample data structure to match your release process, product categories, and team workflow.

Who is this release notes template for?

This template is built for teams that want a simple, public way to communicate product progress while keeping release management secure. It's a great fit for:

SaaS product teams: Publish new features, bug fixes, improvements, and upcoming work for customers and internal stakeholders.

Startups and software companies: Replace scattered changelog posts or spreadsheets with a structured release notes hub.

Customer success teams: Give customers a reliable place to track product updates and share feedback on releases.

Internal tools teams: Share updates about internal systems, process changes, and operational improvements across the company.

“What we love most about Softr is the instantaneous, customizable power a no-code platform allows.”

David Malbin

Founder, Integral Ed

How to set up your release notes template

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Click Use template: Sign up or log in to your Softr account (it’s free, no credit card required!)
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Bring in your data: Your template comes with a Softr Database already connected and loaded with sample data. From there, replace it with your own data or connect to 17+ external sources (like Airtable, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Notion, and more) in just a few clicks.
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Customize logic and branding: Describe changes using the AI Co-Builder, or adjust layouts with drag-and-drop blocks. Review user groups and permissions to control access, then style everything to match your brand.
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Go live in minutes: Your release notes is ready! Authentication, permissions, and hosting are already built in. Publish and share the URL with your teammates or clients to start collaborating.

Frequently asked questions

What is a release notes app?
A release notes app is a public or internal hub where teams share product updates, bug fixes, improvements, and planned work. It helps customers and stakeholders stay informed without searching through emails, docs, or support threads.
What should a release notes page include?
A release notes page usually includes release titles, descriptions, dates, statuses, and categories such as planned, in progress, or released. This template also supports public comments so visitors can share feedback on specific releases.
Can visitors leave feedback on releases?
Yes. Public visitors can view releases and leave comments, while logged-in admins can manage those comments from a secure admin area.
How do I edit or customize this template?
Duplicate this template into your Softr workspace, then prompt the AI Co-Builder to make a specific change, for example adding a new Status option beyond Planned, In Progress, and Released, or changing which fields show on the public release page.
Prefer hands-on control? Use the visual editor to adjust pages, tables, and permissions yourself. Either way you get Softr's Hybrid Advantage: a fast AI-first path and precise manual control in the same builder.
What data sources does this release notes template integrate with?
Softr includes a native built-in Database and connects to 17+ external data sources, including Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, monday.com, SQL databases, Supabase, ClickUp, and more.
You can also automate the moderation side with native Softr Workflows, for example notifying an admin by email whenever a new comment needs review, or when a release status changes to Released. Tools like Zapier and Make work too if you need extra integrations.
Why build a release notes app with Softr?
Building a release notes page from scratch means coding public pages, comment moderation, and admin permissions yourself, or paying for a dedicated changelog tool. With Softr, you get all three out of the box: a public release feed, a Comments table with Pending, Approved, and Hidden states for moderation, and role-based access so only admins can manage comments.
Prompt the AI Co-Builder to adjust the flow, or fine-tune it yourself in the visual editor. Softr is trusted by 1 million+ builders and 7,000+ organizations, including Google, Netflix, and Stripe.