All the latest updates, improvements, and fixes to HansaChat.
1.1.0Latest
Performance Improvements
Improvements
Improvements on database structure for better highload traffic
0.3.12
Workspace Data Export
New Features
Workspaces on paid plans can now export their full history: every public and private channel with threads, reactions, mentions, and users, delivered as a Slack-compatible ZIP archive that common import tools such as Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, or Zulip can read directly - your data stays portable and there is no vendor lock-in
Exports run in the background: request one from the workspace dashboard, and receive an email with a download link when the archive is ready; downloads stay available for seven days and each workspace can request one export per day
Improvements
The website now explains data ownership and export options in the trust section, the security page's data-portability note, and the Slack alternative FAQ
0.3.11
Clearer Pricing
Improvements
The pricing page is easier to read: the three most popular plans are shown first, and every price now says what it covers - for example, "50 users included, no per-seat pricing" - in English and German
Realtime collaboration across devices is now more reliable
Transactional emails now use a consistent, clean design
0.3.10
Clearer Direct Messages and Instant Invitations
New Features
The UI/UX improvements on when someone starts a conversation with you or adds you to a channel
Bug Fixes
Workspace membership and channel member counts now always update automatically as people join
Improvements
Direct messages are now organized around people, with unread message counts shown beside each conversation
0.3.9
Group Calls and Screen Sharing
New Features
Start group audio and video calls and share your screen with everyone in the call
0.3.8
Google SSO for Workspaces
New Features
Workspace administrators can configure Google SSO, approved email domains, invitation rules, and automatic member provisioning
Improvements
Members can use Google sign-in while administrators keep password access available for account recovery and workspace management
0.3.7
Incoming Webhooks
New Features
Incoming webhooks let administrators connect external tools to HansaChat channels and post automated messages when events happen
Bug Fixes
Webhook delivery now resolves the correct workspace address and respects private channel access, so automated messages land only where they should
Improvements
Webhook requests are now rate limited to keep workspaces responsive during bursts of external events
0.3.6
1:1 Audio Calls
New Features
Start 1:1 audio calls from HansaChat so teammates can move from text to a quick voice conversation without leaving the workspace
Improvements
Call setup now uses HansaChat call domains for a more consistent production experience
0.3.5
Documentation Section
New Features
Added a new Documentation section with customer-facing guides for getting started, channels, messages, files, invitations, account settings, notifications, and troubleshooting
0.3.4
Free Workspace Onboarding and Pricing Clarity
New Features
Start with a free workspace that includes 1GB of storage and up to 10 people
Create up to three free workspaces from one account
Bug Fixes
Demo start now opens in a separate tab so visitors can keep the demo page available
Improvements
Pricing now shows clearer user limits for each plan and highlights the free option instead of the demo plan
Localized navigation and page links now preserve the selected language more consistently
The demo and homepage experience now include a more product-focused video preview
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
Added the downloads page for desktop and mobile applications, with the browser demo as an additional evaluation path
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
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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