What's New
Changelog
Every update to WithoutX, from the very first version to today.
v2.6July 22, 2026
App / Site
- •Landing page now has an animated gradient background.
- •Dashboard shows a subtle welcome animation on your first visit.
- •Swipe right from any page to go back to the dashboard.
- •Press Cmd+K (or Ctrl+K) for quick navigation and actions.
- •Settings page redesigned with expandable sections and clearer headings.
- •Menus and popovers now work better with keyboard navigation.
- •Pull-to-refresh shows encouraging messages while you reload.
- •Your first check-in ever plays a special celebration sound.
- •Fixed the shop claim button getting stuck on a loading state.
- •Fixed team challenges causing a page crash on some screens.
- •Fixed back buttons on FAQ and profile pages not going to the right place.
- •Fixed date errors on check-in history and team pages.
- •Fixed error messages being hard to read in dark mode.
- •Activity feed no longer gets stuck loading: shows a fallback instead.
- •Fixed a bug that could keep a logged-out session cached.
Discord Bot
- •Apex role name corrected and shared with the main app.
- •Streak colors and quotes now use the same source as the site.
Android
- •Push notifications now show up as system notifications with the app icon.
v2.5July 12, 2026
App / Site
- •Everything feels smoother. Pages load faster and navigation is snappier.
- •The site works reliably for first time visitors. No more false connection warnings.
- •Fixed a bug that caused some pages to crash on load.
- •Interactive buttons and links are easier to tap, especially on mobile.
- •Achievements now show in the bottom navigation bar on your phone.
- •Text is easier to read with improved contrast throughout.
- •Cleaned up the stats section for a cleaner, more varied layout.
- •Removed the duplicate font. The whole site now uses one consistent typeface.
- •Profile borders are simpler and cleaner.
- •Cards and interactive elements have clearer focus indicators for keyboard navigation.
- •Your challenge plan usage is now visible on mobile.
- •Newcomers now see subtle hint dots on key features instead of a full guided tour.
- •Fixed a bug that randomly logged you out after a few minutes or hours.
- •Full WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance across the entire app.
Discord Bot
- •Fixed a crash that prevented the bot from starting up.
- •Leaderboard, check-in, streak, and other commands now work reliably.
- •Embed colors are consistent across all platforms.
- •Fixed Discord role sync not working.
Chrome Extension
- •Fixed contrast on the blocked page.
- •Fixed the scroll trap on the new tab page.
- •Stats and challenges now load correctly again.
v2.4July 9, 2026
App / Site
- •Teams earn XP for each check-in and level up. See your team's level on the team page.
- •Deleting users or reported content now shows a confirmation dialog instead of a basic browser prompt.
- •Friend, team, and global leaderboards load faster.
- •Submitting the contact form no longer causes an error.
- •Cleaned up heading styles for a more consistent look.
- •Sharing a challenge no longer causes display issues.
- •Banning and unbanning users works more reliably.
- •Smoother comment submission.
Discord Bot
- •Discord bot stability fixes.
v2.3July 8, 2026
App / Site
- •Team members can hit a panic button to request help from the rest of the team. Shows a red banner with live countdown and reaction buttons.
- •Replaced the old GIF provider with Klipy.
- •Hover over any avatar to see someone's level, streak, badges, and a Motivate button.
- •Refined SOS alert design and notifications.
- •Redesigned comments with new form and item components.
- •Smoother login with fewer redirects.
- •Redesigned first-time user onboarding.
- •Faster, more reliable feed of what friends and teams are doing.
- •Loads faster with smoother transitions.
- •Reminders and cleanup jobs now run reliably.
- •New look across the entire site. Tighter, cleaner, more consistent.
- •Replaced generic icon library with custom-drawn SVG icons. Smaller downloads, unique look.
- •Pages load faster. Server costs reduced.
- •Clearer charts and progress visualization on the stats page.
- •Redesigned dashboard layout with a separated notification panel and user menu.
- •Better timing and positioning for toast notifications.
- •Better focus states, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
- •Smart suggestions after completing a check-in.
- •Cleaner, faster challenge creation form.
- •Faster page transitions, smoother interactions.
- •Achievement celebrations no longer lag the page.
- •New page documenting content guidelines.
Discord Bot
- •Team SOS notifications relayed to Discord.
- •Discord reminders work more reliably.
- •Better-looking message embeds.
Chrome Extension
- •Colors and typography aligned with the main app.
Android
- •Replaced the web wrapper with direct native Kotlin code. Faster, more reliable, smoother scrolling.
v2.2June 12, 2026
App / Site
- •New hero section, features overview, how-it-works walkthrough, live stats, FAQ on the landing page.
- •In-depth guides: how to quit smoking, quit vaping, stop doomscrolling, science of accountability.
- •Settings split into clear sections: Profile, Security, Privacy, Data, Appearance, Subscription, Social Links.
- •Redesigned team page with sections: header, active challenges, members, past challenges, settings.
- •Better search engine visibility with structured data.
- •Faster page loads, smaller downloads.
- •Data no longer flickers or shows stale values during navigation.
- •Standardized layouts across the site.
- •Smoother sign-in, fewer redirect loops.
- •Clearer, less intrusive cookie notice.
- •More responsive watch/unwatch button feedback.
- •First version of the desktop app.
v2.1May 28, 2026
Behind-the-scenes platform migration. Everything loads about 15% faster.
App / Site
- •Pages load about 15% faster with smaller downloads.
- •Basic usage analytics to understand what features people use. No personal data collected.
- •Moved to Cloudflare for faster worldwide load times.
- •Switched to industry-standard Argon2id password hashing.
- •Multiple rounds of bug fixes and security updates after the migration.
Discord Bot
- •Discord bot restored: All commands working again after migration.
Chrome Extension
- •Extension restored: All features working again after migration.
v2.0May 4, 2026
Complete behind-the-scenes rebuild. Same look and features, faster performance.
App / Site
- •The entire app was rewritten from scratch. Same look, same features, faster and more reliable.
- •Removed redundant code, smaller downloads.
- •17 rounds of deployment fixes: It took a while to stabilize the rebuild. Everything works now.
Discord Bot
- •Discord bot restored: All commands back online.
Chrome Extension
- •Extension restored: All features back online.
Android
- •Android app restored: Mobile app works again.
iOS
- •iOS app restored: Mobile app works again.
v1.1February 20, 2026
App / Site
- •New color scheme throughout the site.
- •Smarter caching means pages load faster and server costs are lower.
- •Leaderboard, shop, and other live data no longer shows outdated information.
- •We now block signups with temporary email addresses.
- •Updated pricing for fixing a broken streak.
- •Switched to Bun runtime for faster development.
- •More reliable Redis caching.
- •Transactional emails now send reliably.
v1.0January 11, 2026
Public launch: the first version ready for real users.
App / Site
- •Apex subscription tier: 'Pro' renamed to 'Apex' with a new logo and name.
- •Photo check-ins: Take or upload a photo when checking in. Inappropriate images are automatically rejected.
- •Custom check-in mode: Choose daily streak mode or relaxed mode (no streak pressure).
- •Check-in history calendar: View your entire check-in history on a calendar.
- •Team challenge history: See past team challenge activity.
- •Comment replies: Threaded conversations on challenges.
- •Watchers list: See who's watching any challenge.
- •Streak repair: Purchase a repair in the shop if you lose your streak.
- •Daily shop stipend: Free in-app currency every day.
- •Settings page redesign: Settings split into clear sections.
- •Community page: One place for Friends, Leaderboard, and Teams.
- •Year in Review (Wrapped): See your year's stats, streaks, achievements, and highlights.
- •Team archiving and join requests: Finished teams stay visible. Approve or reject join requests.
- •Team ownership transfer: Pass team ownership to another member.
- •Live activity feed: Real-time updates on what friends and teams are doing.
- •Featured users section: Highlighted community members.
- •Full friend system: Requests, accept/reject, and activity feed.
- •Leaderboard with friends and teams: Compare streaks against different groups.
- •Challenge tips: Contextual advice per challenge type.
- •FAQ page: Answers to common questions.
- •SEO improvements: Sitemap and robots.txt for search engines.
- •Loading, empty, and error states: Smooth animations, helpful messages, and retry options.
- •Page transition animations: Smooth movement between pages.
- •Sound effects: Optional sounds for check-ins and achievements.
- •Deep links: Links open the mobile app directly.
- •Pull-to-refresh on mobile: Swipe down to reload.
- •GIF picker in comments: Search and add GIFs to comments.
- •Complete profile setup: Guided flow after sign-up.
- •Team invite codes: Share a code for anyone to join your team.
- •Watching page: One place to see all challenges you're following.
- •Notification settings: Granular control over which notifications you receive.
- •OG images for link previews: Preview images when sharing links.
- •Haptic feedback on mobile: Subtle vibration on interactions.
- •Emoji and tag pickers: Categorize challenges and add personality.
- •Email verification resend: Request a new verification email.
- •Pro feature modals: Clear explanations of Apex-only features.
- •Challenge categories: Preset categories including quit smoking, quit vaping, stop doomscrolling.
- •Cookie consent banner: GDPR-compliant cookie notice.
- •First-time user tour: Step-by-step walkthrough of the app.
- •Landing page: Complete marketing page with hero, features, pricing, and sign-up.
- •Privacy policy and terms of service: Legal pages.
- •User profile pages: Public profile at /users/[username].
- •Dashboard: Main hub showing your challenges, streaks, and activity.
- •Reporting system: Flag inappropriate content.
- •Comments and likes: Comment on challenges, like comments.
- •Push notifications: Desktop and mobile notifications.
- •Subscription via Stripe: Paid Apex subscription via credit card.
- •Cosmetics shop: Purchase backgrounds, borders, badges, and nameplate colors.
- •Challenge check-ins: Daily check-in with streak tracking.
- •Team challenges: Groups run shared challenges together.
- •Activity feed: See what everyone's doing.
- •User watching: Follow other users' challenges.
- •Avatar uploads: Custom profile pictures.
- •Account claiming: Anonymous users can claim their account later.
Chrome Extension
- •Initial extension release: Quick check-ins, site blocking, streak tracking in new tab, popup stats.
- •Incognito warning: Clear notice when using in incognito mode.
- •Visual alignment: Colors and typography matched to main site.
Discord Bot
- •Initial bot release: Commands to check in, check streaks, view leaderboard, set reminders, link account.
- •Auto role assignment: Roles based on subscription tier and activity.
- •Account linking: Link/unlink your Discord and WithoutX accounts.
- •Improved motivation messages: More varied encouragement.
Android
- •Initial Android release: Full app via Capacitor.
- •Deep link support: Open WithoutX links directly in the app.
- •Haptic feedback: Vibration on key interactions.
- •Edge-to-edge display: Full-screen on modern Android devices.
iOS
- •Initial iOS release: Full app via Capacitor.
- •Deep link support: Open WithoutX links directly in the app.
Beta v0.3December 20, 2025
App / Site
- •Challenge presets: Pre-made challenge categories to get started quickly.
- •Cron jobs: Automated daily reminders and weekly summary emails.
- •Achievement confetti: Celebration effects for unlocks.
- •Transactional emails: Email notifications for key events.
- •Improved landing page first impressions.
- •Contact page and beta signup form: Support and early access.
- •Better search engine indexing and link previews.
Discord Bot
- •Role assignment: Auto-assign roles based on account status.
- •Account linking: Link Discord and WithoutX accounts.
Beta v0.2December 19, 2025
Multi-platform launch: Discord bot, Chrome extension, Android, and iOS.
App / Site
- •New database and auth: Faster database and improved login with email, Google, and Discord options.
- •R2 file storage: Faster image uploads.
- •Stripe payments: Subscription billing via credit card.
- •New landing page with pricing section.
Chrome Extension
- •Initial Chrome extension release: Site blocking and streak tracking.
Discord Bot
- •Initial Discord bot release: Check-in, streak, leaderboard, and reminder commands.
Android
- •Initial Android release: App via Capacitor.
iOS
- •Initial iOS release: App via Capacitor.
Alpha v0.1December 13, 2025
The first working version of WithoutX.
App / Site
- •Initial subscription system: Early payment integration with Paddle.
- •Cosmetics shop: Purchase profile customizations.
- •User profiles and dashboard: Public profiles and main app hub.
- •Challenge creation and daily check-ins: Create challenges and track streaks.
- •Comments and likes: Social features on challenges.
- •Notifications: Get notified about comments, likes, and check-ins.
- •First-time user tour: Guided onboarding.
- •Landing page, donate page, privacy and terms: Marketing and legal pages.
- •Avatar uploads: Custom profile pictures.
- •Friend requests and leaderboard: Connect with others and compare streaks.
- •Team creation and team challenges: Form groups with shared accountability.
- •Activity feed and watching: See what others are doing and follow their progress.
- •Reporting system: Flag inappropriate content.
- •Cookie consent: Privacy compliance.