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GitHub Releases adds sidebar navigation and per-asset download counts

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GitHub Releases now features a sidebar table of contents for easier navigation and a more consistent metadata layout on release pages. Write-access users can also view download counts for individual release assets directly in the UI, offering quicker insights into release adoption and asset popularity. This enhancement previously required API access for download counts.

  • →Sidebar navigation for GitHub Releases
  • →Per-asset download counts visible in Releases UI
  • →Improved release metadata layout
  • →Download counts exclude tarball/zipball
Features (2) ›
  • Sidebar navigation for GitHub Releases

    GitHub Releases now includes a sidebar table of contents, allowing users to scan and navigate release pages more easily.

  • Per-asset download counts visible in Releases UI

    Users with write access can now see download counts for individual release assets directly within the Releases UI, providing quicker insights into release adoption and asset download frequency.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Improved release metadata layout

    Release metadata placement has been updated for a more consistent layout, making it easier to move between entries on long pages.

Notes (1) ›
  • Download counts exclude tarball/zipball

    Download counts shown in the UI do not include tarball or zipball downloads, as these are not included in the API response.

Read the original announcement →

https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-30-releases-sidebar-navigation-and-per-asset-download-counts

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