---
title: "[Marketplace guides and apps] - App Releases"
description: App Releases in Marketplace
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/marketplace-platform-guides/app-releases-in-marketplace
product: Contentstack
doc_type: marketplace-guide
audience:
  - developers
version: latest
last_updated: 2026-03-26
---

# [Marketplace guides and apps] - App Releases

This page explains how to view and understand app releases in the Contentstack Marketplace, including release types (Major, Minor, Patch). It is intended for developers and organization users (Owner/Admin) who manage installed apps and need to track updates and install the latest versions.

## App Releases in Marketplace

App Releases allows you to seamlessly track and manage app updates in the Contentstack Marketplace. With this feature, you can stay informed about the latest releases, ensuring smooth transitions and compatibility between app versions.

In this guide, you will learn about the different update types (Major, Minor, or Patch) and understand their significance.

## Prerequisites
- [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login)
- Access to the Contentstack Organization/Stack as the [Owner](/docs/developers/organization/organization-roles#organization-owner)/[Admin](/docs/developers/organization/organization-roles#organization-admin)

## Steps for Execution
To view the latest releases of an app, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login) and follow the steps below:
- Navigate to Contentstack [Marketplace](https://app.contentstack.com/#!/marketplace).
- Click **Manage** from the left panel and select **Installed Apps**.
- Click the app whose releases you want to view, a modal pops-up.The app modal includes **Overview**, **Screenshots**, **Use Cases**, **Installed On Stack**, and **Releases** tab. By default, you are on the **Installed On Stack** tab.
- Click the **Releases** tab to view all the releases with release type, version number, release name, and description.There are three Release types: **Major** (1.0.0), **Minor** (1.1.0), and **Patch** (1.1.1).

**Major releases** introduce significant changes, potentially breaking compatibility with earlier versions such as Introducing a new UI.
- **Minor releases** add incremental updates like or enhancements, maintaining backward compatibility.
- **Patch releases** are minor updates for bug fixes or small improvements, without adding new features.
- After reviewing the app release details, click the **Install** button to install and configure the latest version of the app.

## Common questions

### What are the three release types shown in the Releases tab?
There are three Release types: **Major** (1.0.0), **Minor** (1.1.0), and **Patch** (1.1.1).

### Where do I find the Releases tab for an installed app?
Click **Manage** from the left panel, select **Installed Apps**, open the app modal, and then click the **Releases** tab.

### Who needs access to view app releases in the Marketplace?
You need access to the Contentstack Organization/Stack as the [Owner](/docs/developers/organization/organization-roles#organization-owner)/[Admin](/docs/developers/organization/organization-roles#organization-admin).

### What should I do after reviewing the app release details?
After reviewing the app release details, click the **Install** button to install and configure the latest version of the app.