Release Notes

Product Map launched in February 2023 and went viral on social media, thanks to community support. We’re excited to continue releasing new versions regularly with new and improved content.

MAJOR UPDATE
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Product Map
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7 APRIL 2026
Product Map
3.8
Product Map 3.8 updates Product Analytics with a sharper guide to reading user behavior, spotting friction, and focusing on the metrics that drive retention and growth.
View Product Analytics
Top Contributors
Ben Yoskovitz
Ben Yoskovitz
Co-author of Lean Analytics,
Founding Partner at Highline Beta,
‍Author of Focused Chaos
Product Map 3.3
The release includes a practical playbook for product analytics with Lean Analytics, funnel and cohort analysis, KPI trees, and end-to-end journey tracking that connects product decisions with business results.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6017 topics
LEAN ANALYTICS
FUNNELS & COHORTS
KPI TREE
E2E Analytics
25 February 2026
Product Map
3.7
Product Map 3.7 introduces the Ideal Customer Profile topic, explaining how ICP fits into product strategy, the difference between positioning, messaging, and copy, and how it all connects.
View ICP Guide
Top Contributors
Lena Andican
Lena Andican
Marketing strategist, Story-led positioning & messaging expert
Dr. Else van der Berg
Dr. Else van der Berg
Interim Product Lead, Advisor, Coach,
Creator of @ Productpourri
Product Map 3.3
Includes templates and steps for creating an ICP or buyer persona, plus a one-page ICP card with a buying triggers library and a process for validation, continuous measurement, and iteration.
WHAT’S CHANGED
6017 topics
IDEAL CUSTOMER PROFILE
STRATEGIC NARRATIVE
BUYER PERSONA
20 NOVEMBER 2025
Design Map
2.0
Product Design Map 2.0 is out. Download a free copy of the complete knowledge map of digital product design and UX research skills. Explore 2,496 topics across discovery, ideation, refinement, and delivery.
Explore Design Map
Product Map 3.3
The Design Map is an interactive knowledge hub for product design, UI/UX, and research topics. Use it to see the big picture, find your career path from junior to C-level, and build a personal learning roadmap with practical resources.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Product DESIGN MAP
design handbook
PRODUCT DESIGN SKILLS
UX/UI, UX RESEARCH
7 July 2025
Product Map
3.6
Product Map 3.6 adds new topics on Product Ops essentials, focusing on core functions, key responsibilities, and setting up Ops from scratch.
Product Ops Guide
Top Contributor
Graham Reed
Graham Reed
Head of Product Ops @ Helios,
Founder @ Practical Product Ops
Product Map 3.3
A practical guide covering Core Functions, Team Enablement, Ops setup from 0 to 1, day-to-day responsibilities, and operating model design to help teams build, scale, and embed Product Ops effectively.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5896 topics
Product operations
Building product ops
best practices & tips
27 MAY 2025
Product Map
3.5
Product Map 3.5 adds Prompt Engineering as a new topic, covering techniques, frameworks, and practical applications for PMs.
Prompting Update
Top Contributors
Jorge Alcantara
Jorge Alcantara
Co-Founder & CEO @ Zentrik.ai
Professor & Public Speaker
Shamsher Ansari
Shamsher Ansari
Founder @ AI PM Brief
Technical Product Manager
Product Map 3.3
A practical prompting guide for product managers with fundamentals, tools, techniques, and real PM use cases to help teams plan, align, and execute with AI.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5672 topics
Prompt Engineering
Prompting techniques
Use cases for pms
24 March 2025
Product Map
3.4
Product Map 3.4 adds Product Roadmaps as a new topic, covering formats, frameworks, and tools for effective roadmapping.
Roadmapping Guide
Top Contributors
Phil Hornby
Phil Hornby
Founder & Director @ for product people, Coach, Speaker
Roman Pichler
Roman Pichler
Founder @ Pichler Consulting,
Author, Coach, Trainer
Product Map 3.3
New content with clear explanations and practical guidance on roadmap planning, strategy alignment, and tools to help teams build and share effective roadmaps.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5438 topics
PRODUCT ROADMAPS
ROADMAPPING FRAMEWORKS
ROADMAPPING Tools
4 November, 2024
Product Map
4.0
Product Map 4.0 rolls out an AI-powered platform for PM skills assessment and personalized growth plans.
Learn More
Product Map AI assesses your PM skills and generates a growth plan tailored to your goals. Try the public beta for free.
WHAT’S CHANGED
Product news
ai assessment
learning path
dynamic growth plans
knowledge base
Product Map 3.0
30 OCTOBER 2024
Product Map
Discord Server
Curated product management resources, networking, careers, contribution, product news, and early access to new features.
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Product Map 3.3
WHAT’S INSIDE
Product news
Early access
Valuable resources
Networking
Contribution
11 august 2024
Product Map
3.3
Product Map 3.3 introduces the Unit Economics Handbook with remastered topics and new Financial Metrics content and tools.
Download Handbook
Top Contributor
Daniil Khanin
Daniil Khanin
Entrepreneur, CEO of d2decisions
Product Map 3.3
Updated and restructured unit economics topics with new materials, tools, and templates, along with detailed explanations of key financial metrics and their impact on business.
WHAT’S CHANGED
5207 topics
Unit Economics Calculation
Financial Metrics
Unit Economics Improvements
1 MAY 2024
Product Map
3.2
Product Map 3.2, created with JUST Open Source, focuses on Web 3.0 technologies and emerging digital trends for modern product development.
Top Contributors
Just open source team 1Just open source team 2Just open source team 3Just open source team 4
JUST Open Source team
Product Map 3.2
New topics cover Web3 Application areas including Technology, Tokenomics, Ecosystem, and Regulations.
WHAT’S CHANGED
4964 topics
WEB 3.0 Applications
Software architecture
9 DECEMBER 2023
Product Map
3.1
Product Map 3.1 expanded team management topics, adding People Management and Team Leadership with contributions from top LinkedIn voice Shehab Beram.
Top Contributor
Shehab Beram
Shehab Beram
Product Manager, Mentor, Coach
Product Map 3.1
Updated People and Processes topics including Negotiation, Team Growth, Performance Management, and Leadership.
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    New Topics: Team Growth, Performance Management, Skills Assessment

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    Topics Improved: Negotiation Tips. Leadership

WHAT’S CHANGED
4754 topics
Team management
NEGOTIATION SKILLS
22 September, 2023
Product Map
3.0
Product Map 3.0 transformed the initial knowledge map into an interactive tool and opened it for community contributions.
Top Contributors
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This update turned the map into an open platform for product managers to contribute and comment. The redesigned map features enhanced navigation through PM topics and skills, with new content in areas like AI, Growth Hacking, and Product Analytics. A PM skills hierarchy with grade-based navigation makes it easier to explore and master essential skills at every level. The update also includes learning resources curated by community experts.
WHAT’S CHANGED
4316 topics
INTERACTIVE MAP
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
NAVIGATION BY GRADES
Product Map 3.0
12 June 2023
Product Map
2.0
Product Map 2.0 launched as an improved version based on community feedback.
FOUNDERS
Matvey BryksinPavel BidzhievDmitry Zinovkin
This version built on the original foundation, maintaining the PDF format while adding new topics to cover essential product management skills. Over 1,500 copies were shared in the first month. A core team formed, key contributors joined, and the website and social media groups launched to support ongoing community engagement and updates.
WHAT’S CHANGED
1502 topics
UX/UI DESIGN & BRANDING
MARKETING & GROWTH
Product Map 2.0
13 February 2023
Product Map
1.0
Product Map 1.0 started as a simple PDF mind map on product management. It quickly gained traction, going viral with strong support on social media, earning thousands of likes and comments. This early community response shaped everything that followed and showed the power of community-driven growth.
1259 topics
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
PM KNOWLEDGe MAP
Product Map 1.0