Important Notice: Discontinuing Wiki for New Spaces and Updating Default Settings for New Projects
Hello, this is the Backlog team.
Thank you for using Backlog.
Since the official release of the Document feature in December 2025, many of you have been actively adopted it. However, we have also received feedback such as “I’m not sure whether to use Wiki or Document” and “It’s confusing to know when to use each.”
At Backlog, we are moving toward consolidating knowledge management around the Document feature.
As a first step, starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, we will be changing how the Wiki feature is provided. This change applies to newly created spaces and projects.
In this article, we will explain the changes in detail, the scope of impact, and how existing users will be affected.
Summary of Changes
Starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the following two changes will take effect:
| Change | Scope | User Impact |
| Wiki will no longer be available in new spaces | All spaces newly created on or after July 14, 2026 | No impact on existing spaces |
| Wiki will be turned off by default when creating new projects | New projects created in existing spaces on or after July 14, 2026 | Wiki can still be manually enabled via project settings |
Details of the Changes
1. Wiki will no longer be available in new spaces
Starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Wiki feature will not be available in newly created Backlog spaces.
For knowledge management in new spaces, please use the Document feature. (Please note that the timing is subject to change without prior notice.)
This change will not affect spaces that are already using Backlog. Wikis in existing spaces will continue to work exactly as before.
2. Wiki will be turned off by default when creating new projects
Starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, when a new project is created in an existing space, the Wiki feature will be turned off by default.
If you would like to continue using Wiki for a new project, you can easily enable it from your project settings after creation.
3. About using the Project Migration Tool to migrate to new spaces
Please note the following when using the Project Migration Tool to migrate a project into a newly created space:
If the source project contains a Wiki and the destination space was created on or after Tuesday, July 14, 2026, an error will be displayed when you attempt to migrate. In this case, please use the Project Migration Tool’s option to exclude the Wiki from the migration.
Wikis in existing spaces and projects remain available
Please rest assured that even after this change, Wikis currently in use in existing spaces and existing projects can still be viewed and edited as before. We will not forcibly migrate or delete any existing Wikis as part of this change.
About future plans
In line with our long-term goal of consolidating knowledge management into the Document feature, we do plan to fully discontinue the Wiki feature in the future.
The specific schedule for discontinuing the Wiki feature will be announced separately on the Backlog blog and other official channels once it is finalized.
We will provide ample advance notice before discontinuation. To ensure that users currently using Wiki can smoothly transition to the Document feature, we will proceed gradually and continue expanding migration support features.
For users with API integrations using Wiki
System integrations using the API will be progressively affected as the Wiki feature is discontinued.
We will provide ample advance notice and proceed gradually in line with the finalized discontinuation schedule.
How the Document feature will transform your team’s knowledge management
The Document feature, officially released in December 2025, is Backlog’s new knowledge management feature. It is designed to reduce the small daily frustrations of “I can’t find the information I’m looking for,” “I’m not sure what to write,” and “It’s hard to share knowledge with my team.”
1. Organize information in a tree structure and never get lost
Documents can be organized in a tree structure with parent-child relationships (e.g. “Product Specifications > Feature A > API Specifications” ). By structuring information hierarchically, you can easily find what you need even as your knowledge base scales. With Document, organizing knowledge in a structured way becomes natural.
2. Focus on writing with an intuitive rich editor
Headings, tables, images, code blocks, checklists, callouts, and more can all be created with an intuitive editor — no need to learn markup syntax. Whether you want to “jot down a quick memo” or “create a polished document,” you can switch between them smoothly with the same tool.
3. Easy migration for projects already using Wiki
For projects that have already accumulated knowledge in Wiki, the “Document Migration Feature” allows you to migrate existing Wikis to Documents in bulk. You can start enjoying the benefits of the Document feature right away without losing the business knowledge you have built up over time.
Knowledge utilization will evolve further through integration with Backlog AI Assistant
Behind our move to consolidate knowledge management into the Document feature is a larger vision: moving from an era of “storing knowledge” to an era of “putting knowledge to work.”
The Document feature is designed with integration with Backlog AI Assistant in mind.
Moving forward, Backlog AI Assistant will evolve to understand the documents you accumulate every day across your workspace. It will grow into something like a “second brain for your team,” able to retrieve the right information at the right moment.
For example, we are building toward capabilities where you can:
- Ask “Tell me about the past decisions for this project” and receive a summary based on related documents
- When creating meeting notes or specifications, generate drafts that reference similar past documents
- Search scattered information across documents and extract only the relevant sections
To deliver these experiences reliably, a structured a
nd modern knowledge foundation is essential. The Document feature is designed as that foundation, enabling next-generation knowledge utilization that was difficult to achieve with Wiki.
Consolidating into the Document feature is not just a feature replacement; it is the groundwork for elevating your team’s intellectual productivity. Together with Backlog AI Assistant, we are working toward a future where “the information you store in Backlog can always be retrieved in the form you need, when you need it.”
In closing
This change is intended for users who are just starting with Backlog and for teams launching new initiatives, so that they can begin knowledge management without confusion. For existing users, please continue using Wiki as before, and consider migrating to the Document feature at a time that suits you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via our support page.
Backlog will continue to deliver updates that make your team’s work smoother and more enjoyable.
Thank you for your continued support of Backlog.