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All the latest updates, improvements, and fixes to HansaChat.

0.3.3

Full-Text Search

New Features

  • Added full-text search functionality
0.3.2

More Reliable Realtime; Links to iOS/macOS apps

New Features

  • Added links to iOS/macOS apps

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed cases where chat updates, thread activity, or bot messages could stop appearing correctly after reconnecting

Improvements

  • The app now recovers more smoothly after connection interruptions, helping channels and threads stay up to date
0.3.1

Downloads Page Update

New Features

  • Download the Windows desktop app directly from the downloads page
  • Get the Android app from Google Play straight from the downloads page
  • Submit the feedback or bug report from the application
0.3.0

Mobile & Desktop Apps, Google Login Fix

New Features

  • Native mobile apps for Android and iOS — use HansaChat directly from your phone with an optimized mobile experience (currently in the review by apple/google)
  • Switch between workspaces directly from the desktop/mobile app without logging in again
  • Improved Real-time notifications for mentions and unread messages across all channels

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Google login not working — the sign-in with Google button now correctly redirects and completes the OAuth flow

Improvements

  • Chat mentions are now easier to select and render correctly in all message types
  • Mobile safe areas and navigation refined for a smoother phone experience
0.2.2

Improved user mentioning and notifications

New Features

  • Improved selecting the mentioned user name on the mention
  • Added the notifications logic
0.2.1

Landing Page Redesign & Downloads Page

New Features

  • New downloads page where you can find desktop apps (macOS, Windows, Linux) and mobile apps (Android, iOS) — all coming soon with a browser demo fallback
  • The chat app now support links to the exact message
  • Added 2FA to the chat application

Improvements

  • Landing page has been redesigned with a cleaner layout, centered hero section, and a product preview with floating info cards
0.2.0

New Chat Frontend Implementation

Improvements

  • A major release with a new chat frontend implementation. No new features
0.1.7

German Language Support

New Features

  • HansaChat landing is now available in German — switch languages using the new locale selector on the landing page
  • German translations for all public pages including pricing, demo signup, and billing flows

Improvements

  • Search engine metadata is now locale-aware for better discoverability in each language
  • Pricing comparison updated from 1,000 to 100 employees to better reflect target teams
0.1.6

Fix for SSO login

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed SSO login that was misbehaving due to new dedicated domain structure
0.1.5

New Branding

New Features

  • Retention policies are now displayed on each pricing plan so you know how long your messages are kept
  • SSO is now highlighted as a included benefit on the landing page

Bug Fixes

  • Plan details are now correctly communicated to the new workspace

Improvements

  • New HansaChat logo and branding across all pages including login, signup, and error pages
  • Sharing HansaChat links on social media now shows a proper preview card
  • Improved search engine metadata for better discoverability
0.1.4

Clearer Error Pages & Live Link Fixes

New Features

  • Reworked landing

Bug Fixes

  • Public links now consistently use the live hansa.chat domain

Improvements

  • Opening the changelog from the landing page now keeps your current page open in a new tab
0.1.3

Branded Emails & Workspace Naming

New Features

  • Password reset and email verification emails now use HansaChat branding

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed landing page layout breaking when version status badge was visible
  • Fixed version status indicator not appearing on the landing page
  • Fixed workspace names no longer accept underscores — use hyphens instead (e.g. my-company)

Improvements

  • Workspace subdomains now support hyphens for cleaner URLs (e.g. my-company.hansa.chat)
0.1.2

Workspace Setup & Cookie Consent

New Features

  • Create your workspace after checkout by choosing a workspace name
  • Track workspace setup progress and get redirected automatically when it’s ready

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue that could create workspaces under the wrong domain in production

Improvements

  • More reliable subscription-to-workspace flow after payment confirmation
0.1.1

Multi-Tenant Demo & Billing Dashboard

New Features

  • Request a demo workspace with your own custom domain
  • Track demo workspace creation progress in real-time with clear status updates
  • View your subscription details, including plan, billing interval, and trial status
  • Manage your workspaces from a centralized billing section

Bug Fixes

  • Demo notifications now include your country for better regional support
  • Fixed notification errors when requesting demo workspaces

Improvements

  • Demo creation process is now more transparent with step-by-step progress indicators
  • Pricing plans have been updated with new micro-plan pricing
  • Billing information is now organized in a dedicated dashboard section
  • Better organization of subscription and billing information
0.1.0

Demo Experience Improvements

New Features

  • The application now multi-tenant and works from the individual domain and use the individual database
  • Basic payment provider integration (test mode only)

Improvements

  • Demo setup now shows a progress checklist with clear status updates during creation
  • Demo starts when you click the button instead of auto-starting after a countdown
0.0.11

Messenger Mode Enhancements

New Features

  • Threaded conversations now work in messenger mode - reply to specific messages in direct messages just like you can in channels
  • View user profiles in messenger mode - click on any sender's name or avatar to see their full profile with job title, department, and more

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed very short messages (like "hi") appearing on multiple lines with tiny containers in messenger mode
  • Fixed issue where demo bot avatar could be accidentally deleted during testing

Improvements

  • Thread reply counts now update in real-time in messenger mode
  • Consistent thread experience across both channel and messenger views
0.0.10

Threaded Conversations

New Features

  • Threaded conversations - reply to specific messages without cluttering the main chat (just like Slack threads)
  • Reply count badges - see at a glance which messages have thread replies
  • Thread panel - view and participate in threaded conversations in a slide-out panel
  • Start threads from any message - hover over a message and click the thread icon to begin a discussion

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed login with google and handling the avatar upload after signing in with google

Improvements

  • Thread replies stay organized - replies only appear within their thread, keeping main chat focused on channel-wide conversations
  • Real-time thread updates - see new thread replies appear instantly as others respond
0.0.9

Enhanced User Profiles

New Features

  • Profile pictures - upload a custom avatar with drag & drop or file picker (supports JPG, PNG, WebP up to 2MB)
  • Enhanced user profiles - add pronouns, job title, department, phone number, and additional contact information
  • Location & availability - set your timezone, location, working hours, and locale
  • Professional information - add your start date, employment type, and professional bio
  • Personal touches - share fun facts, hobbies, and coffee/tea preferences to build team connections
  • Full profile pages - view complete user profiles with all information in one place

Bug Fixes

  • You may now send the message to yourself

Improvements

  • User hover cards now show job title, department, and other profile information to help you know who you're talking to
  • Profile information appears when you hover over usernames or user avatars in chat
0.0.8

Rich Text Formatting

New Features

  • Rich text formatting in messages - format your messages with bold, italic, underline, lists, quotes, code blocks, and links
  • Formatting toolbar - easily format messages with visual formatting options
  • Link support - add clickable links to your messages

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed link handling in messages
  • Fixed message editing issues

Improvements

  • Removed waitlist signup from landing page for a cleaner experience
  • Improved formatting toolbar appearance
0.0.7

Performance Improvements

Improvements

  • Public pages now load faster - landing, changelog, privacy, terms, and other public pages are now rendered on server and display instantly
  • Improved search engine visibility for public pages
0.0.6

Demo Mode Improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Google login avatar display - profile picture now saved correctly after signing in with Google
  • Fixed message editing when there was a file upload

Improvements

  • Demo bot messages now guide you through features in order - tutorial messages appear sequentially (1/10, 2/10, etc.) instead of randomly
  • Demo session notice is more compact - takes up less screen space while remaining fully functional
0.0.5

Message Editing & Mobile Fixes

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed message editor not clearing after editing - after updating a message, the input field now properly resets
  • Fixed mobile view layout issues - chat interface now displays correctly on mobile devices
  • Fixed scrolling issues. The chat now properly scrolls to the latest message after sending or editing a message
0.0.4

Message Input Improvements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed scroll behavior on login - now properly scrolls to the latest message
  • Fixed chat input visibility - message input field is now visible on page load without manual scrolling
  • Fixed Enter key behavior in mention autocomplete - pressing Enter now only selects the mention, doesn't send the message
  • Fixed mentions displaying on multiple lines - mentions now correctly display inline with text
  • Fixed message input not clearing after sending - input field now properly resets
  • Fixed spaces not working after selecting a mention - can now continue typing normally

Improvements

  • Migrated message input to Tiptap editor for more reliable text editing
  • Enhanced mention selection UX to prevent accidental message sends
  • Improved initial page load experience with proper scroll positioning
  • Better cursor management and text input handling
0.0.3

Mention Badges & User Profiles

New Features

  • User mentions now display as clickable badges that show user profiles

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed issue where mentioning yourself would not work properly in messenger mode

Improvements

  • Enhanced mention parsing for more reliable recognition
  • Improved mention display in both channel and messenger chat modes
0.0.2

Real-time Features

New Features

  • Online/Offline Status Indicators - See which team members are currently active
  • Real-time Unread Counters - Track unread messages across channels
0.0.1

Initial Release

New Features

  • Core messaging functionality
  • Workspace and channel management
  • Real-time messaging
  • User authentication with SSO support
  • File upload support

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