DirectoryCustomize — Auto-Updates & Version Management
What This Gives You
What BD gives you by default: No widget update system. If you want changes, you either wait for BD platform updates or pay a developer to make custom modifications.
What DirectoryCustomize adds: Your widgets update automatically when we release improvements. Bug fixes, new features, and design enhancements push to your site without you lifting a finger. And if you prefer to review changes first, you can turn auto-updates off and approve each one manually.
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On This Page
| Section | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| How Auto-Updates Work | What happens when we release a new version |
| Turning Auto-Updates Off | How to switch to manual approval |
| When an Update Is Left Unchanged | Why an update sometimes stops, and what to do |
| Checking Widget Versions | Viewing current versions and release history |
How Auto-Updates Work
When we release a new version of a widget, it gets pushed to your site automatically — no action needed on your end. This keeps all your widgets current with the latest improvements, bug fixes, and features.
Turning Auto-Updates Off
If you prefer to review updates before they go live:
- Go to the My Widgets tab
- Find the Auto-Update All toggle in the top bar
- Flip it off
When auto-updates are off, new versions appear as available in the widget list but don't install until you approve them. This gives you full control over when changes go live.
When an Update Is Left Unchanged
Sometimes an update stops instead of installing, and the widget stays exactly as it is. That is deliberate, and it is not an error.
Before replacing any widget, we check whether the code on your site is still the code we installed. If it is not — because that widget was customised for your site, or edited directly in your admin — we leave it alone rather than overwrite work that may be yours. Nothing on your site changes.
When this happens, you will see a short summary telling you:
- Which widget was left unchanged, and why
- What is running on your site now, and what the update contains
You then choose:
- Keep my version — nothing changes. The update stays available if you want it later.
- Replace with the update — installs the new version. A copy of what was there is saved first, so you can undo it with Revert on that widget.
The choice is made one widget at a time, on purpose. Replacing customised work is not something that should happen to several widgets in a single click.
If you are not sure whether a widget was customised for you, use the Support tab before replacing it.
Checking Widget Versions
Each widget in the My Widgets tab shows its current version. To see the full version history:
- Click the version badge next to the widget name
- A popover shows every past version with release notes
The Dashboard also shows how many updates are available across all your widgets — click the Updates Available stat card to jump to the widget list.
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Note: Widget updates and plugin updates are separate. Widget updates affect the search and display features running on your site. Plugin updates affect the admin panel interface you use to manage everything.
Need help? Use the Support tab inside the plugin to submit a ticket.