diff --git a/.changeset/easy-bottles-type.md b/.changeset/easy-bottles-type.md
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--- a/.changeset/easy-bottles-type.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-'@backstage/plugin-notifications': minor
+'@backstage/plugin-notifications': patch
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 Added `renderItem` prop to `NotificationsSidebarItem` component, allowing custom UI rendering while retaining all built-in notification logic (unread count, snackbar, signals, web notifications).