Release Notes
See what's new, improved, and fixed in the latest updates to Hellbound Hearts.
What the icons mean:
New Features
Improvements
Bug Fixes
Version 1.1.0
Performance, Security & Watch Parties
February 2026
New Features
- •Watch Parties — host and RSVP to group viewing sessions with comments and reactions
- •Forums with voting — create discussion boards, post topics, reply, and upvote/downvote
- •Social Encounters — create a dating profile, browse matches, and swipe
Improvements
- •Search is significantly faster across media and content libraries
- •Reduced unnecessary page reloading on dashboard and feed for smoother browsing
- •Search results now wait for you to finish typing before loading
- •Notification polling optimized to save bandwidth while keeping real-time push notifications instant
- •Strengthened platform security across all database tables
- •Content Security Policy updated for better compatibility with embedded content
Bug Fixes
- •Fixed forum post creation crash on certain group pages
- •Fixed Content Security Policy issues blocking some embedded content
- •Resolved multiple platform stability issues verified by 142 automated tests
Version 1.0.0
Admin Tools, Content Safety & Platform Stability
February 2025
New Features
- •Welcome banner to help new users get started on the dashboard
- •Search and discover other horror fans with social search
- •Save and filter posts on your profile
- •Content moderation tools for community safety
- •Admin audit trail for platform transparency
- •Push notification support for upcoming features
Improvements
- •Conversations now show sender names and profile pictures
- •Editing posts now preserves attached media
- •User profiles display follower counts, friend status, and photo galleries
- •Improved search results consistency across the platform
- •Encounters section renamed for clarity in admin settings
- •Better image display on post detail pages
Bug Fixes
- •Fixed message read status not updating correctly
- •Fixed admin report review tracking
- •Fixed media detail page display issues
- •Improved file upload security
- •Resolved multiple platform stability issues across 453 automated tests
Version 0.9.5
Social Engagement & Mention Notifications
January 2025
New Features
- •@username mention notifications - Get notified when someone mentions you in posts or comments
- •Clickable @mentions - Click any @username to navigate to their profile
- •Clickable usernames in message headers - Navigate to profiles directly from chat
- •Clickable profile avatars in message headers - Click avatar to view user profile
Improvements
- •Mentions are now styled with brand colors for better visibility
- •Better user discoverability through interactive mentions
- •Improved navigation between messages and user profiles
- •Hover effects on clickable usernames for better UX
- •Hover effects on profile avatars for visual feedback
Bug Fixes
- •Fixed mention notifications not being sent on comments
- •Improved compatibility across platforms
Version 0.9.0
Help Center & Documentation Launch
January 2025
New Features
- •Complete Help Center with comprehensive guides for all features
- •FAQ page with 30+ common questions across 6 categories
- •Getting Started guide with 5-step onboarding checklist
- •Feature guides for Forums, Media, Events, Dating, and Groups
- •Release Notes page to track updates and improvements
Improvements
- •Enhanced onboarding experience with clear next steps
- •Better self-service support with detailed documentation
- •Improved navigation with help links in footer and user menu
Version 0.8.5
Conversion Optimization & Social Proof
January 2025
New Features
- •Real-time community statistics on homepage
- •Live counters showing active members, reviews, events, and locations
- •Enhanced hero section with live member count
Improvements
- •Home page hero cards now clickable for better discovery
- •Features section cards made interactive with hover effects
- •Better social proof messaging throughout the platform
Version 0.8.0
Route Protection & Security Enhancements
January 2025
New Features
- •Enhanced protection for all account-related pages
- •Automatic redirect to sign-in when accessing protected content
- •Discover page now accessible without signing in
Improvements
- •Stronger security for user profiles, settings, and dashboards
- •Smoother sign-in experience when accessing protected pages
- •Better redirect flow after authentication
Bug Fixes
- •Fixed preview images not loading when sharing links
- •Fixed access issues on certain pages
- •Fixed public page accessibility problems
Version 0.7.5
Donations & Community Support
January 2025
New Features
- •Support the platform with one-time donations
- •Multiple donation tiers ($5, $10, $25, $50, $100)
- •Donor recognition system
Improvements
- •Better error handling for payment processing
- •Enhanced donation confirmation flow
- •Improved thank you messages for supporters
Version 0.7.0
Platform Foundation & Core Features
January 2025
New Features
- •Account registration with email verification
- •Profile management with horror preferences
- •Forum system with categories and voting
- •Media library for rating horror content
- •Event system for conventions and meetups
- •Dating feature for connecting horror fans
- •Community groups for niche interests
- •Founding Member status for 2025 early adopters
Improvements
- •Responsive design for mobile and desktop
- •Dark theme optimized for horror aesthetic
- •SEO optimization with metadata
- •Performance optimization for database queries
Coming Soon
Here's what we're working on for future releases:
Advanced Search
Filter and search across all content with powerful filters and saved searches.
Data Import Tools
Import your ratings from Letterboxd, Goodreads, and other platforms.
Mobile App
Native iOS and Android apps for horror on the go.
Premium Features
Advanced recommendations, priority support, and exclusive badges.
Have Feedback or Feature Requests?
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