Notion upgrades version history for changes by people and agents
TL;DR
Notion 3.8, released October 13, 2026, upgrades version history with highlighted edits, database change details, and attribution. Teams can review who changed content and preview the impact before restoring an earlier version.
- Status
- Live
- Released
- Plans
- Not specified
- Source
- Notion 3.8 release notes
What changed
Notion's updated history presents changes across pages and databases with clearer attribution and highlighted edits. The restoration flow includes a preview of what an earlier version would affect.
The update is part of Notion 3.8, which also introduced database column permissions.
Why it matters
When an agent updates shared work, the team needs a way to inspect the result and recover from mistakes. History can support that review, alongside a named owner and a clear approval process.
For a database cleanup, compare the relevant changes before restoring anything. Restoration affects shared work, so coordinate the decision with the people maintaining that database.
Frequently asked questions
What is new in Notion version history?
The October 13 release adds a clearer record of edits, database changes, and who made them, with a preview before restoration.
Does this give every plan unlimited history?
No. The redesigned history does not establish unlimited retention for every plan. Check the Help Center's current plan-specific history access before relying on a recovery window.
Does restoring a database reset property access rules?
No. Notion's property-access documentation says restoring an earlier database version retains the current property access rules.