Recommended status flow
Use a simple status model that your team can maintain consistently.Build a roadmap from feedback
1
Review incoming posts
Read new feedback, merge duplicates when needed, and tag related themes.
2
Set priority
Use votes, comments, customer impact, and strategy to decide what deserves attention.
3
Assign ownership
Assign an internal owner so each planned item has a responsible team member.
4
Update status and dates
Move accepted work to
Planned or In Progress and add a due date when you are ready to communicate timing.5
Communicate changes
Add comments or changelog entries when important roadmap items move forward.
Use due dates responsibly
Due dates help users understand when work may arrive, but they should be used only when your team has enough confidence. Use due dates for:- Committed roadmap work
- Beta launches
- Publicly announced releases
- Time-sensitive bug fixes
Public roadmap hygiene
Review roadmap items on a regular cadence.- Keep
PlannedandIn Progressitems current. - Remove or close stale work that no longer reflects your plan.
- Explain major changes in comments when dates or scope change.
- Publish a changelog entry when completed work ships.
Next step
Publish a changelog
Use changelog updates to tell users what changed and close the feedback loop.