diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 9403988d5..1872aec72 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+mkdocs-material-7.3.0 (2021-09-23)
+
+  * Added support for sticky navigation tabs
+  * Added support for section index pages
+  * Added support for removing generator notice
+
 mkdocs-material-7.2.8 (2021-09-20)
 
   * Fixed #3039: Search modal overlays menu on mobile (7.2.7 regression)
diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index 3a7fd8e6a..d456ee427 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ template: overrides/main.html
 
 ## Material for MkDocs
 
+### 7.3.0 <small>_ September 23, 2021</small>
+
+- Added support for sticky navigation tabs
+- Added support for section index pages
+- Added support for removing generator notice
+
 ### 7.2.8 <small>_ September 20, 2021</small>
 
 - Fixed #3039: Search modal overlays menu on mobile (7.2.7 regression)
diff --git a/docs/insiders/index.md b/docs/insiders/index.md
index 1645f5727..5c4e0e6d9 100644
--- a/docs/insiders/index.md
+++ b/docs/insiders/index.md
@@ -151,10 +151,7 @@ The following features are currently exclusively available to sponsors:
 - [x] [Custom admonition icons][31]
 - [x] [Code block annotations][25]
 - [x] [Anchor tracking ][24]
-- [x] [Section index pages][22]
-- [x] [Sticky navigation tabs][21]
 - [x] [Mermaid.js integration][27]
-- [x] [Remove generator notice][23]
 
 </div>
 
@@ -172,16 +169,6 @@ Following is a list of funding goals. When a funding goal is hit, the features
 that are tied to it are merged back into Material for MkDocs and released to
 the public for general availability.
 
-#### $ 3,000 – Caribbean Red
-
-- [x] [Sticky navigation tabs][21]
-- [x] [Section index pages][22]
-- [x] [Remove generator notice][23]
-
-  [21]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#sticky-navigation-tabs
-  [22]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#section-index-pages
-  [23]: ../setup/setting-up-the-footer.md#remove-generator
-
 #### $ 4,000 – Ghost Pepper
 
 - [x] [Anchor tracking][24]
@@ -242,6 +229,16 @@ the public for general availability.
 
 ### Goals completed
 
+#### $ 3,000 – Caribbean Red
+
+- [x] [Sticky navigation tabs][21]
+- [x] [Section index pages][22]
+- [x] [Remove generator notice][23]
+
+  [21]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#sticky-navigation-tabs
+  [22]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#section-index-pages
+  [23]: ../setup/setting-up-the-footer.md#remove-generator
+
 #### $ 2,500 – Biquinho Vermelho
 
 - [x] [Search suggestions][18]
diff --git a/docs/setup/setting-up-navigation.md b/docs/setup/setting-up-navigation.md
index 6200d33b6..26d0f89dd 100644
--- a/docs/setup/setting-up-navigation.md
+++ b/docs/setup/setting-up-navigation.md
@@ -43,9 +43,9 @@ _Material for MkDocs is the only MkDocs theme offering this feature._
 
 ### Anchor tracking
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][9] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][6] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag ·
-[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } Insiders only][9]{ .mdx-insiders }
+[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } Insiders only][6]{ .mdx-insiders }
 
 When _anchor tracking_ is enabled, the URL in the address bar is automatically
 updated with the active anchor as highlighted in the table of contents. Add the
@@ -57,9 +57,11 @@ theme:
     - navigation.tracking
 ```
 
+  [6]: ../insiders/index.md
+
 ### Navigation tabs
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][6] · :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][7] · :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag
 
 When _tabs_ are enabled, top-level sections are rendered in a menu layer below
 the header for viewports above `1220px`, but remain as-is on mobile.[^1] Add
@@ -82,22 +84,21 @@ theme:
 
 === "With tabs"
 
-    [![With tabs][7]][7]
+    [![With tabs][8]][8]
 
 === "Without tabs"
 
-    [![Without tabs][8]][8]
+    [![Without tabs][9]][9]
 
-  [6]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/tabs.html
-  [7]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs.png
-  [8]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation.png
+  [7]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/tabs.html
+  [8]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs.png
+  [9]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation.png
 
 #### Sticky navigation tabs
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][9] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][10] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag ·
-:octicons-beaker-24: Experimental ·
-[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } Insiders only][9]{ .mdx-insiders }
+:octicons-beaker-24: Experimental
 
 When _sticky tabs_ are enabled, navigation tabs will lock below the header and
 always remain visible when scrolling down. Just add the following two feature
@@ -112,19 +113,19 @@ theme:
 
 === "With sticky tabs"
 
-    [![With sticky tabs][10]][10]
+    [![With sticky tabs][11]][11]
 
 === "Without sticky tabs"
 
-    [![Without sticky tabs][11]][11]
+    [![Without sticky tabs][12]][12]
 
-  [9]: ../insiders/index.md
-  [10]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs-sticky.png
-  [11]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs-collapsed.png
+  [10]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/header.html
+  [11]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs-sticky.png
+  [12]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-tabs-collapsed.png
 
 ### Navigation sections
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][12] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][13] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag
 
 When _sections_ are enabled, top-level sections are rendered as groups in the
@@ -139,14 +140,14 @@ theme:
 
 === "With sections"
 
-    [![With sections][13]][13]
+    [![With sections][14]][14]
 
 === "Without sections"
 
-    [![Without sections][8]][8]
+    [![Without sections][9]][9]
 
-  [12]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/nav-item.html
-  [13]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-sections.png
+  [13]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/nav-item.html
+  [14]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-sections.png
 
 Both feature flags, _tabs_ and _sections_, can be combined with each other. If
 both feature flags are enabled, sections are rendered for level 2 navigation
@@ -154,7 +155,7 @@ items.
 
 ### Navigation expansion
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][12] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][13] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag
 
 When _expansion_ is enabled, the left sidebar will expand all collapsible
@@ -169,20 +170,19 @@ theme:
 
 === "With expansion"
 
-    [![With expansion][14]][14]
+    [![With expansion][15]][15]
 
 === "Without expansion"
 
-    [![Without expansion][8]][8]
+    [![Without expansion][9]][9]
 
-  [14]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-expand.png
+  [15]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-expand.png
 
 ### Section index pages
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][9] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][16] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag ·
-:octicons-beaker-24: Experimental ·
-[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } Insiders only][9]{ .mdx-insiders }
+:octicons-beaker-24: Experimental
 
 When _section index pages_ are enabled, documents can be directly attached to
 sections, which is particularly useful for providing overview pages. Add the
@@ -196,11 +196,11 @@ theme:
 
 === "With section index pages"
 
-    [![With expansion][15]][15]
+    [![With expansion][17]][17]
 
 === "Without section index pages"
 
-    [![Without expansion][16]][16]
+    [![Without expansion][18]][18]
 
 In order to link a page to a section, create a new document with the name
 `index.md` in the respective folder, and add it to the beginning of your
@@ -216,23 +216,16 @@ nav:
 ```
 
 _This feature flag can be combined with all other feature flags, e.g. [tabs][1]
-and [sections][2], except for table of contents [navigation integration][17].
-Note that it doesn't rely on third-party plugins[^2]._
+and [sections][2], except for table of contents [navigation integration][19]._
 
-  [^2]:
-    If you don't want to use the native integration, the
-    [mkdocs-section-index][18] plugin might be an alternative. However, note
-    that this plugin may not be compatible with all navigation-related features
-    offered by Material for MkDocs.
-
-  [15]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-index-on.png
-  [16]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-index-off.png
-  [17]: #navitation-intergation
-  [18]: https://github.com/oprypin/mkdocs-section-index
+  [16]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/partials/nav-item.html
+  [17]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-index-on.png
+  [18]: ../assets/screenshots/navigation-index-off.png
+  [19]: #navigation-integration
 
 ### Back-to-top button
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][19] ·
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][20] ·
 :octicons-unlock-24: Feature flag
 
 A _back-to-top button_ can be shown when the user, after scrolling down, starts
@@ -245,11 +238,10 @@ theme:
     - navigation.top
 ```
 
-[![back-to-top button][20]][20]
+[![back-to-top button][21]][21]
 
-  [19]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/assets/stylesheets/main/layout/_top.scss
-  [20]: ../assets/screenshots/back-to-top.png
-  [21]: https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material-insiders/setup/setting-up-navigation/#back-to-top-button
+  [20]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/assets/stylesheets/main/layout/_top.scss
+  [21]: ../assets/screenshots/back-to-top.png
 
 ### Table of contents
 
@@ -287,7 +279,7 @@ customize its appearance:
 :   :octicons-milestone-24: Default: `headerid.slugify` – This option allows for 
     customization of the slug function. For some languages, the default may not
     produce good and readable identifiers – consider using another slug function
-    like for example those from [Python Markdown Extensions][24]:
+    like for example those from [Python Markdown Extensions][25]:
 
     === "Unicode"
 
@@ -358,7 +350,7 @@ theme:
 
 === "Separate table of contents"
 
-    [![Separate table of contents][7]][7]
+    [![Separate table of contents][8]][8]
 
   [26]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/blob/master/src/assets/stylesheets/main/layout/_nav.scss
   [27]: ../assets/screenshots/toc-integrate.png
diff --git a/docs/setup/setting-up-the-footer.md b/docs/setup/setting-up-the-footer.md
index dcb368520..9f51c6735 100644
--- a/docs/setup/setting-up-the-footer.md
+++ b/docs/setup/setting-up-the-footer.md
@@ -105,8 +105,7 @@ copyright: Copyright &copy; 2016 - 2020 Martin Donath
 
 ### Remove generator
 
-[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][4] ·
-[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } Insiders only][4]{ .mdx-insiders }
+[:octicons-file-code-24: Source][3]
 
 The footer displays a _Made with Material for MkDocs_ notice to denote how
 the site was generated. The notice can be removed with the following setting
@@ -117,6 +116,18 @@ extra:
   generator: false
 ```
 
+!!! info "Please read this before removing the generator notice"
+
+    The subtle __Made with Material for MkDocs__ hint in the footer is one of
+    the reasons why this project is so popular, as it tells the user how the
+    site is generated, helping new users to discover this project. Before
+    removing it, please consider that you're enjoying the benefits of
+    @squidfunk's work for free, as this project is Open Source and has a
+    permissive license. Thousands of hours went into this project, most of them
+    without any financial return. Thus, if you remove this notice, please
+    consider [sponsoring][4] the project. __Thank you__
+    :octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart .mdx-insiders }
+
   [4]: ../insiders/index.md
 
 ## Customization
diff --git a/material/base.html b/material/base.html
index 3766f3d08..12b216c3a 100644
--- a/material/base.html
+++ b/material/base.html
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
         <link rel="canonical" href="{{ page.canonical_url }}">
       {% endif %}
       <link rel="icon" href="{{ config.theme.favicon | url }}">
-      <meta name="generator" content="mkdocs-{{ mkdocs_version }}, mkdocs-material-7.2.8">
+      <meta name="generator" content="mkdocs-{{ mkdocs_version }}, mkdocs-material-7.3.0">
     {% endblock %}
     {% block htmltitle %}
       {% if page and page.meta and page.meta.title %}
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index f65161e72..e2657425c 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "mkdocs-material",
-  "version": "7.2.8",
+  "version": "7.3.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 1,
   "requires": true,
   "dependencies": {
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 18b952b65..306c6cda5 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "mkdocs-material",
-  "version": "7.2.8",
+  "version": "7.3.0",
   "description": "A Material Design theme for MkDocs",
   "keywords": [
     "mkdocs",