Release Changelog

Track all updates and improvements to OpenTags.io

Latest

v2.1.0 - August 8, 2025

Major UI improvements and URL shortener enhancements

✨ New Features

  • Dark Mode Implementation - Complete dark theme with system preference detection
  • URL Shortener Service - Full-featured URL shortening with MongoDB integration
  • QR Code Generation - Automatic QR code creation for every shortened URL
  • Analytics Tracking - Click tracking and performance metrics
  • Collision Prevention - Advanced algorithm to prevent duplicate short codes

🎨 UI/UX Improvements

  • Modern Design - Gradient backgrounds and smooth animations
  • Responsive Layout - Perfect experience across all devices
  • Clean Redirect Page - Streamlined redirect experience without URL clutter
  • Smart Scrolling - Improved navigation to shortened URL results
  • Notification System - User-friendly success/error messages

🔧 Technical Improvements

  • Base62 Encoding - Efficient short code generation (5-8 characters)
  • MongoDB Integration - Robust database with connection pooling
  • Vercel Deployment - Serverless functions for optimal performance
  • CORS Handling - Comprehensive cross-origin request support
  • Error Handling - Enhanced error messages and fallback mechanisms

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed scrolling behavior after URL shortening
  • Resolved CORS issues in production environment
  • Improved redirect page layout and spacing
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness
  • Fixed dark mode toggle functionality

v2.0.0 - August 7, 2025

Complete platform overhaul and new features

🚀 Major Updates

  • Nuxt.js Migration - Upgraded from legacy framework to modern Nuxt.js
  • Component Architecture - Reorganized codebase with feature-based structure
  • Performance Optimization - Improved loading times and bundle size
  • SEO Enhancements - Better meta tag handling and search optimization

📱 User Experience

  • Redesigned landing page with modern aesthetics
  • Improved meta tag preview cards
  • Enhanced social media sharing functionality
  • Better form validation and user feedback

v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Foundation features and core functionality

🎯 Core Features

  • Meta Tag Generator - Basic meta tag creation and preview
  • Social Media Cards - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn previews
  • URL Analysis - Basic URL validation and metadata extraction
  • Responsive Design - Mobile-friendly interface

🚀 Upcoming Features

👤 User Authentication

User registration, login, and personal URL management

📊 Analytics Dashboard

Advanced analytics with real-time click tracking

🎨 Custom Domains

Branded URL shortening with custom domains

🔒 Advanced Security

Password protection and expiration dates