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Built-In Widget Updates

Built-In Widgets are maintained and improved by the Widget Builder team. When a new version of a Built-In Widget is published, it does not update automatically for existing users. This is by design to prevent unexpected changes in your Staffbase environment.

How updates work​

Each Built-In Widget has a version number. When you activate a Built-In Widget, the Widget Builder records which version you activated. Your widget will continue using that exact version until you manually update it.

When a newer version becomes available, you will see a notification on the Built-In Widget detail page:

There is a newer version of this Built-In Widget available. Please deactivate and re-activate to use the newest version.

How to update a Built-In Widget​

To apply the latest version:

  1. Go to Built-In Widgets in the Widget Builder sidebar.
  2. Open the Built-In Widget that has an update available.
  3. In the Activate section, toggle the widget to inactive.
  4. Click Save to deactivate the widget.
  5. Toggle the widget back to active.
  6. Click Save again to activate the latest version.

After re-activation, all Staffbase pages that use this Built-In Widget will automatically display the updated version. There is no need to re-add the widget to any page.

Why updates are not automatic​

Built-In Widget updates are intentional opt-in actions because:

  • Control — You decide when changes go live in your Staffbase environment.
  • Timing — You can apply updates at a time that works best for your organization.
  • Stability — Your active widgets remain unchanged until you explicitly choose to update.