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Version 1.9.4

  • Feature

    Clickable video timestamps - YouTube and Vimeo links in your notes now jump directly to the specific moment when clicked

  • Improvement

    Smarter note importing - automatically cleans up duplicate timestamp links when importing from markdown

  • Improvement

    Better image organization - images now automatically link to their source video for better reference tracking

  • 🐛
    Fix

    Fixed issue where feedback links were blocked by popup blockers

  • Improvement

    Enhanced celebration animations when upgrading to premium features

Version 1.9.3

  • Feature

    Focus Capture Mode - capture specific areas of your screen with precision (Premium feature)

  • Improvement

    Clearer pricing information and subscription details

  • Improvement

    More responsive video controls and better playback handling

Version 1.9.2

  • Improvement

    Improved review prompts - no more repeated requests after you've already left feedback

Version 1.9.1

  • Feature

    New feedback page - easier way to send feedback with image attachments

  • Improvement

    Streamlined feedback experience with better user interface

Version 1.9.0

  • Feature

    Feedback system - share your thoughts and help us improve HoverNotes

  • Improvement

    Significantly faster loading times and improved app performance

  • Improvement

    More reliable note syncing and folder management

Version 1.8.7

  • 🐛
    Fix

    Fixed credit system issues - all users now properly receive their signup credits

  • Improvement

    Added comprehensive blog content on video learning best practices and tutorial organization

Version 1.8.3

  • Feature

    Auto-start AI notes when enabled - no need to manually click start anymore

  • Improvement

    Enhanced pricing page with clearer feature descriptions and better layout

  • Improvement

    Added call-to-action section on homepage for better user guidance

Version 1.8.2

  • Feature

    Added search functionality to quickly find your markdown files

  • Improvement

    Cleaner markdown export with automatic whitespace cleanup

  • Improvement

    Better filename handling when saving notes

Version 1.7.5

  • Feature

    Local video support - upload and take notes on your own video files

  • Feature

    Added FAQ page with common questions and answers

  • Improvement

    Enhanced video player design and controls

Version 1.7.4

  • Feature

    Added tutorials section with step-by-step guides

  • Improvement

    Redesigned pricing page for higher conversion and clarity

  • Improvement

    Enhanced blog functionality with better content organization

Version 1.7.0

  • Feature

    Free usage now limited to YouTube and educational platforms - upgrade needed for other sites

  • Feature

    Added subscription and one-time purchase options for different user needs

  • Improvement

    Increased AI minutes allocation across all plans

  • Improvement

    Better upgrade prompts with detailed analytics tracking

Version 1.6.17

  • Feature

    Added demo video section on homepage to show HoverNotes in action

  • Improvement

    Better authentication handling for extension users

  • Improvement

    Improved sign-in experience with clearer extension integration

Version 1.6.16

  • Feature

    Added AI Booster tier - mid-range option between Free and Pro plans

  • Improvement

    Enhanced billing page with better credit display and subscription progress visualization

  • Improvement

    Streamlined credit purchase process with clearer terminology

Version 1.6.11

  • Feature

    Added Brave browser compatibility warning - alerts users about file saving limitations

  • Feature

    New celebration dialog for successful credit purchases

  • Improvement

    Enhanced out-of-credits experience with direct checkout functionality

Version 1.6.9

  • Improvement

    Added billing period toggle (monthly/yearly) on pricing page

  • Improvement

    Simplified authentication - removed GitHub sign-up, Google sign-up now includes free credits

  • Improvement

    Removed cloud storage option - simplified to local Obsidian vault only

  • Improvement

    Better showcase visibility for new users without notes

Version 1.6.8

  • Improvement

    Updated free tier to 20 minutes and Booster Pro to 600 minutes

  • Improvement

    All new users now receive free credits automatically on sign-up

  • Improvement

    Reduced overall font sizes by 15% for better readability

Version 1.6.7

  • Improvement

    Simplified pricing structure - removed complex toggles for clearer options

  • Improvement

    Updated pricing: AI Booster $3.99, AI Booster Pro $9.99

  • Improvement

    Made Unlimited plan the popular choice over AI Booster

Version 1.6.6

  • Improvement

    Better subscription management - proper handling of cancellations and renewals

  • Improvement

    Fixed credit deduction logic - subscription minutes used before purchased credits

  • Improvement

    Added unlimited plan support throughout the billing system

Version 1.6.2

  • Feature

    Image timestamps in markdown export - each screenshot now includes a timestamped link back to the video moment

  • Improvement

    Enhanced image metadata support for better organization and video reference tracking

Version 1.4.2

  • Improvement

    Adjusted free tier to 150 minutes to better guide users toward premium features

  • 🐛
    Fix

    Improved pricing page session handling and checkout flow reliability

Version 1.4.1

  • Feature

    Advanced search functionality - quickly find any note across your entire collection

  • Improvement

    Infinite scroll in search results for better browsing of large note collections

  • Feature

    Cloud storage now exclusive to Pro members for enhanced data management

  • Feature

    Free 10-minute credit offer for users who run out of AI minutes

Version 1.4.0

  • Feature

    Subscription plans introduced - monthly and yearly options for continuous AI access

  • Feature

    Account management page for subscription and billing control

  • Improvement

    Celebration animations when successfully purchasing credits or subscriptions

Version 1.3.3

  • Feature

    User onboarding tracking to improve first-time user experience

  • Improvement

    Better empty folder messaging and visual feedback

  • Improvement

    Payment prompts now appear when AI credits run low

Version 1.3.0

  • Feature

    Full billing system launched with Stripe integration

  • Feature

    Pricing page with multiple AI credit packages

  • Feature

    Purchase success celebrations with confetti animations

  • Improvement

    AI notes automatically pause when credits run out

Version 1.2.0

  • Feature

    Markdown file properties support (like Obsidian frontmatter)

  • Improvement

    Better loading states for file operations

  • Improvement

    Storage location picker always available regardless of extension version

Version 1.1.5

  • Improvement

    Redesigned homepage focused on Obsidian integration

  • Feature

    Added About, Contact, and Obsidian Integration pages

  • Feature

    Terms of Service and updated Privacy Policy

  • Improvement

    Pricing link added to main navigation for easy access

Version 1.1.3

  • Feature

    Local file system integration - save notes directly to your Obsidian vault without cloud storage

  • Feature

    Local image storage - screenshots saved directly to your vault for complete privacy

  • Improvement

    Better image loading performance with lazy loading and optimized blob handling

  • Improvement

    Storage option modal - choose between local vault or cloud storage at startup

Version 1.1.2

  • Feature

    Dark mode support with theme toggle (hidden for now, coming soon)

  • Feature

    Analytics integration with PostHog for improving user experience

  • Improvement

    Enhanced UI with neo-brutalism design elements

  • Improvement

    Better user tracking and sign-up flow improvements

Version 1.1.1

  • Feature

    PDF export functionality - export your notes as PDF documents

  • Feature

    Chrome extension install prompts made more prominent on homepage and onboarding

  • Improvement

    Quick note actions now available on extension page

Version 1.1.0

  • Feature

    Discord community integration - join our Discord server for support and updates

  • Feature

    Chrome Web Store review requests - help us grow by leaving a review

  • Improvement

    Enhanced AI notes experience - better transcript handling and context preservation

  • Improvement

    Improved AI note insertion - keeps you focused on current content while processing

Version 1.0.5

  • Feature

    Page metadata collection - notes now include video title, URL, and timestamp information

  • Improvement

    Enhanced AI notes with better video context - transcript and video segments passed to AI for more accurate notes

  • Improvement

    Better state management for AI processing with visual feedback

Version 1.0.22

  • Feature

    Markdown export functionality - export your notes to markdown format for use in other tools

  • Improvement

    Enhanced image upload reliability with retry queue system for failed uploads

  • Improvement

    Better note saving indicators - clear visual feedback when notes are being saved

  • Improvement

    Improved editor loading with skeleton UI while content loads

Version 1.0.19

  • Feature

    Folder creation in sidebar - organize your notes with custom folders

  • Feature

    Quick note actions menu - easily export, duplicate, or delete notes

  • Improvement

    Enhanced AI notes processing - better handling of images during AI generation

  • Improvement

    Loading overlays for better user feedback during operations

Version 1.0.18

  • Feature

    Interactive onboarding tutorial - guided tour for new users to learn key features

  • Improvement

    Enhanced sidebar with improved scrolling and better organization

  • Improvement

    Better folder and note loading - display up to 20 items with improved performance

Version 1.0.16

  • Improvement

    Improved sidebar accessibility and navigation

  • Improvement

    Better folder organization with visual hierarchy and loading states

  • Improvement

    Enhanced note creation and management from sidebar

Version 1.0.15

  • Feature

    Google authentication - sign in with your Google account for seamless access

  • Feature

    GitHub authentication support - sign in with GitHub (temporarily available)

  • Improvement

    Enhanced authentication system with NextAuth integration

  • Improvement

    Better session management for extension and web app users

Version 1.0.10

  • Feature

    Sidebar navigation - access all your notes and folders from a collapsible sidebar

  • Feature

    Extension-specific sidebar - streamlined navigation when using the browser extension

  • Improvement

    Better note organization with folder grouping and visual indicators

  • Improvement

    Improved new note creation flow in extension

Version 1.0.5

  • Improvement

    Modern homepage redesign with updated visuals and better user experience

  • Improvement

    New HoverNotes icon and branding across the application

  • Improvement

    Enhanced SEO and Open Graph content for better social sharing

Version 1.0.3

  • Feature

    Developer-focused marketing - repositioned HoverNotes as a tool for programming tutorials and code learning

  • Feature

    Vercel Analytics integration for performance monitoring

  • Feature

    Vercel Speed Insights for user experience optimization

Version 1.0.1

  • Feature

    AI Notes activation support - toggle AI-powered note generation on and off

  • Improvement

    New HoverNotes icon design and updated branding elements

  • Improvement

    Better initial loading - fetch more notes and folders on first load