Description

The Product Updates addon triggers emails to previous buyers whenever you publish a new version of a digital product in Easy Digital Downloads, including release notes and an updated download link. Each upload in the dashboard generates a version history per product, recording old files and allowing you to manually or seamlessly notify those who have already purchased that item.

Key Features

  • Automatic version notification
    Sends an email to all customers who purchased the product when a new version is published.
  • Version history per product
    Maintains a chronological record of each release with the date, version number, and corresponding file.
  • Custom release notes
    Allows you to write a specific changelog per release, included in the body of the sent email.
  • Manual or on-upload dispatch
    Option to trigger sending right when publishing the new version or at a later time via the admin.
  • Reuse of EDD email template
    Leverages the email templates already configured in the store, maintaining a consistent visual identity.

Product Updates Benefits

  • Direct post-sale communication
    Keeps active contact with the customer base without relying on an external email platform.
  • Fewer support requests
    Proactive notices about fixes and improvements reduce questions and repeated tickets.
  • Perception of a live product
    Buyers see continuous maintenance, which reinforces trust and encourages repurchase.
  • Release cycle organization
    Structured history prevents confusion between old files and current product versions.

Who Is It For?

  • Sellers of WordPress plugins and themes who publish frequent releases.
  • Stores selling ebooks, PDFs, and digital materials with new editions and revisions.
  • Studios and developers distributing software, presets, or digital packages via Easy Digital Downloads.

For those who maintain a catalog of constantly evolving digital products in Easy Digital Downloads, Product Updates bridges the gap between publishing a new version and notifying buyers. By centralizing version history and email dispatch in the same upload workflow, it turns a manual and forgetfulness-prone routine into a predictable process, close to what software marketplaces already deliver to their users.

Frequently asked questions

Is Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates GPL-licensed?

Yes. Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates cost at Ultrapack?

Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates include updates?

Yes. The current version of Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates is 1.2.7, published at Ultrapack on Jun 17, 2022. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Easy Digital Downloads Product Updates goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.