diff --git a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_30.rst b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_30.rst
index bac50772d2d..f18be8fda84 100644
--- a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_30.rst
+++ b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_30.rst
@@ -41,3 +41,12 @@ Monitoring: Counting of active users
 ------------------------------------
 
 Starting with Nextcloud 30.0.12 the monitoring app was adjusted to count the active users in the same way as occ user:report and the support app.
+
+AppAPI (app_api) is now a default app
+-------------------------------------
+
+Starting with Nextcloud 30.0.1, the AppAPI app is included and enabled by default. See :doc:`../exapps_management/index` for details.
+
+You can disable this app in the standard manner via the *Apps* menu if you do not expect to use AppAPI integrations in the near future.
+
+If AppAPI is disabled, other apps that depend on it will not be visible in the app store. AppAPI-related setup checks will also be deactivated.
diff --git a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_31.rst b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_31.rst
index 4e30690fd14..5948de774c5 100644
--- a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_31.rst
+++ b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_31.rst
@@ -51,3 +51,12 @@ Previews
 
 Starting with Nextcloud 31.0.10, the preview provider for MP3 files, which reads cover images embedded in the files, is disabled by default for performance and stability reasons.
 See :doc:`../configuration_files/previews_configuration` for details on how to enable or disable the preview provider.
+
+AppAPI (app_api) is now a default app
+-------------------------------------
+
+Starting with Nextcloud 30.0.1, the AppAPI app is included and enabled by default. See :doc:`../exapps_management/index` for details.
+
+You can disable this app in the standard manner via the *Apps* menu if you do not expect to use AppAPI integrations in the near future.
+
+If AppAPI is disabled, other apps that depend on it will not be visible in the app store. AppAPI-related setup checks will also be deactivated.
diff --git a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_32.rst b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_32.rst
index 9af533edef6..991b2c7c6af 100644
--- a/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_32.rst
+++ b/admin_manual/release_notes/upgrade_to_32.rst
@@ -33,6 +33,15 @@ Previews
 Starting with Nextcloud 32.0.1, the preview provider for MP3 files, which reads cover images embedded in the files, is disabled by default for performance and stability reasons.
 See :doc:`../configuration_files/previews_configuration` for details on how to enable or disable the preview provider.
 
+AppAPI (app_api) setup checks expanded
+--------------------------------------
+
+Starting with Nextcloud 30.0.1, the AppAPI app is included and enabled by default. See :doc:`../exapps_management/index` for details. Additionally, as of version 32.0.0, the AppAPI has expanded its setup checks.
+
+You can disable this app in the standard manner via the *Apps* menu if you do not expect to use AppAPI integrations in the near future.
+
+If AppAPI is disabled, other apps that depend on it will not be visible in the app store. AppAPI-related setup checks will also be deactivated.
+
 S3 integrity protections enabled, configuration update may be needed
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