PopaDex Changelog: Product Updates & New Features
Stay up-to-date with the latest PopaDex features, improvements, and bug fixes - complete product changelog and release notes.
Stay up-to-date with the latest PopaDex features, improvements, and bug fixes. We ship updates regularly to make your wealth tracking experience better.
October 2025
October 6, 2025 - Documentation Launch ๐
New:
- ๐ Comprehensive documentation site launched
- ๐ 17 detailed guides covering all features
- ๐ Security whitepaper published
- ๐ฅ FIRE planning guides added
- ๐ Multi-currency documentation
- โ๏ธ Legal documentation updated (Privacy, Terms, DPA)
Improvements:
- Enhanced search functionality in docs
- Mobile-optimized documentation layout
- Interactive table of contents
October 1, 2025 - Q4 Roadmap Preview ๐บ๏ธ
Coming Soon:
- ๐ Advanced portfolio analytics
- ๐ค Family/household accounts
- ๐ฑ iOS mobile app beta
- ๐ Customizable alerts
- ๐ฑ Cryptocurrency tracking
- ๐ฏ Goal progress tracking
In Development:
- CSV import functionality
- Recurring transaction detection
- Budget variance reports
- Net worth projection tool
September 2025
September 28, 2025 - Performance Improvements โก
Improvements:
- ๐ 50% faster page load times
- โฑ๏ธ Reduced transaction sync time by 40%
- ๐ Optimized database queries
- ๐ Faster account refresh
Technical:
- Upgraded to React 18.3
- Implemented lazy loading for charts
- Database indexing improvements
- CDN caching optimization
September 15, 2025 - Security Updates ๐
Security:
- ๐ Argon2id password hashing migration announced (Q1 2026)
- ๐ก๏ธ Enhanced session management
- ๐ Recovery key generation improved
- ๐ง Email verification security enhanced
Compliance:
- SOC 2 Type II audit in progress
- GDPR compliance documentation updated
- Enhanced data retention controls
September 5, 2025 - Mobile Improvements ๐ฑ
Mobile:
- ๐ Improved chart rendering on mobile
- ๐ Better touch interactions
- ๐ Pull-to-refresh on account list
- ๐ฑ Progressive Web App (PWA) enhancements
UX:
- Simplified navigation menu
- Faster account switching
- Improved transaction search
- Better error messages
August 2025
August 20, 2025 - FIRE Calculator Update ๐ฅ
New:
- ๐ Visual timeline of FIRE journey
- ๐ฐ Post-retirement expense modeling
- ๐ Life expectancy adjustments
- ๐ฏ Multiple scenario comparison
Improvements:
- More accurate calculations
- Better mobile layout
- Clearer result explanations
- Updated examples
August 10, 2025 - Multi-Currency Enhancements ๐
New:
- ๐ต๐ฑ Polish Zลoty (PLN) support added
- ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Koruna (CZK) support added
- ๐ฑ Real-time exchange rate indicators
- ๐ Currency exposure breakdown
Improvements:
- Faster exchange rate updates (4-hour frequency)
- Historical rate accuracy improvements
- Better currency conversion tools
- Multi-currency report exports
August 1, 2025 - Data Export Improvements ๐ค
New:
- ๐ PDF report generation
- ๐ Custom date range exports
- ๐ Scheduled automatic exports
- ๐ Enhanced CSV formatting
Improvements:
- Faster export generation
- Better Excel compatibility
- Multi-currency export support
- Compression for large exports
July 2025
July 25, 2025 - Transaction Categorization ๐ท๏ธ
New:
- ๐ค AI-powered auto-categorization
- โ๏ธ Bulk category editing
- ๐ Custom category creation
- ๐ Category rules and patterns
Improvements:
- 95% accuracy on auto-categorization
- Learned from user corrections
- Better merchant recognition
- Sub-category support
July 10, 2025 - Account Insights ๐
New:
- ๐ Spending trends by category
- ๐ธ Month-over-month comparisons
- ๐ฏ Budget vs. actual tracking
- โ ๏ธ Unusual spending alerts
Visualizations:
- Interactive spending charts
- Category breakdown pie charts
- Time-series trend analysis
- Income vs. expense waterfall
June 2025
June 20, 2025 - GoCardless Integration ๐ช๐บ
New:
- ๐ฆ GoCardless bank connections for EU/UK
- ๐ Support for 2,500+ European banks
- ๐ Enhanced Open Banking security
- ๐ถ Better EUR account support
Regions:
- Full support for UK banks
- Expanded EU coverage (all major banks)
- Improved Nordic bank compatibility
June 5, 2025 - UI/UX Redesign โจ
New:
- ๐จ Modern, clean interface
- ๐ Dark mode support
- ๐ฏ Improved navigation
- ๐ Better data visualization
Accessibility:
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Screen reader optimization
- Keyboard navigation improvements
- High contrast mode
May 2025
May 15, 2025 - E2EE General Availability ๐
New:
- ๐ End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) out of beta
- ๐ Recovery key management tools
- ๐ฑ Multi-device E2EE support
- ๐ก๏ธ Zero-knowledge architecture
Security:
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation (600k iterations)
- Client-side encryption
- No backend access to encrypted data
See: E2EE Documentation
May 1, 2025 - Net Worth Dashboard Improvements ๐ฐ
New:
- ๐ Historical net worth charts
- ๐ Asset allocation visualization
- ๐ต Liability tracking
- ๐ Custom time period selection
Charts:
- Area chart for net worth over time
- Stacked bar chart for accounts
- Pie chart for asset allocation
- Trend lines and growth indicators
April 2025
April 20, 2025 - Plaid Connection Improvements ๐
Improvements:
- โก 60% faster bank connections
- ๐ Better error handling
- ๐ Enhanced security tokens
- ๐ฆ Support for 500+ additional banks
Reliability:
- Automatic reconnection for expired links
- Better OAuth flow
- Improved MFA handling
- Connection status indicators
April 5, 2025 - Manual Account Entry ๐
New:
- โ Manual account creation
- โ๏ธ Manual transaction entry
- ๐พ Account balance updates
- ๐ Custom account types
Use Cases:
- Banks not supported by Plaid
- Cash accounts
- Cryptocurrency holdings
- Physical assets
March 2025
March 15, 2025 - Transaction History ๐
New:
- ๐ Full transaction history view
- ๐ Advanced search and filtering
- ๐ณ Transaction details
- ๐ Spending patterns
Filters:
- Date range selection
- Account filtering
- Category filtering
- Amount range filtering
- Merchant search
March 1, 2025 - FIRE Calculator Launch ๐ฅ
New:
- ๐ฏ Financial Independence calculator
- ๐ Retirement timeline projections
- ๐ฐ Withdrawal rate modeling
- ๐ Investment growth calculations
Features:
- Customizable parameters
- Multiple withdrawal rates
- Visual timeline
- โWhat-ifโ scenarios
February 2025
February 20, 2025 - Multi-Currency Support ๐
New:
- ๐ฑ 12+ currency support
- ๐ Real-time exchange rates
- ๐ฐ Primary currency selection
- ๐ Multi-currency net worth
Supported Currencies:
- USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD
- CHF, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK
- PLN, CZK
- More coming soon
See: Multi-Currency Guide
February 5, 2025 - Account Aggregation ๐ฆ
New:
- ๐ Plaid integration for US banks
- ๐ Secure bank connections
- ๐ Automatic balance updates
- ๐ Account overview dashboard
Security:
- OAuth 2.0 authentication
- Tokenized access
- No credential storage
- Bank-level encryption
January 2025
January 15, 2025 - E2EE Beta Launch ๐
Beta:
- ๐งช End-to-End Encryption beta program
- ๐ Recovery key generation
- ๐ Client-side encryption
- ๐ฅ 100 beta testers onboarded
Feedback:
- Collected user feedback
- Improved key management flow
- Enhanced documentation
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
January 1, 2025 - PopaDex 2.0 Launch ๐
Major Release:
- ๐ Complete platform rebuild
- โก 10x performance improvements
- ๐จ New design system
- ๐ฑ Mobile-responsive interface
Infrastructure:
- Migrated to AWS (from previous host)
- Implemented Cloudflare CDN
- Database optimization
- Enhanced monitoring and logging
December 2024
December 15, 2024 - Beta Testing Program ๐งช
Program Launch:
- ๐ฅ Invited 50 beta testers
- ๐ Weekly update cycle
- ๐ Feedback collection
- ๐ Bug tracking and fixes
Focus Areas:
- User experience testing
- Feature validation
- Performance testing
- Security audits
December 1, 2024 - Platform Foundation ๐๏ธ
Infrastructure:
- โ๏ธ AWS infrastructure setup
- ๐๏ธ Database architecture
- ๐ Security implementation
- ๐ Monitoring systems
Development:
- Core backend API
- Authentication system
- Database models
- Initial frontend framework
November 2024
November 1, 2024 - Project Inception ๐ก
Beginning:
- ๐ฏ Project kickoff
- ๐ Requirements gathering
- ๐จ Design mockups
- ๐ง Technology stack selection
Vision:
- Privacy-first wealth management
- Multi-currency support
- FIRE planning tools
- European market focus
Coming Soon ๐ฎ
Q4 2025 Roadmap
Major Features:
- ๐ฑ Native iOS app
- ๐ค Android app
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family/household accounts
- ๐ Advanced analytics
- ๐ฐ Cryptocurrency tracking
- ๐ฏ Goal tracking and milestones
Integrations:
- Additional bank connectors
- Investment platform integrations
- Tax software exports
- API for developers
Improvements:
- AI-powered insights
- Predictive analytics
- Custom report builder
- Enhanced budgeting tools
How to Stay Updated
Get Notifications
Email updates:
- Settings โ Notifications โ Product Updates
- Monthly changelog summary
- Major feature announcements
In-app:
- Bell icon (๐) for new features
- โWhatโs Newโ modal on login
- Feature highlights
Social Media:
- Twitter: @PopaDex
- LinkedIn: PopaDex
- Blog: blog.popadex.com
Provide Feedback
We want to hear from you:
- ๐ฌ In-app feedback widget
- ๐ง Email: [email protected]
- ๐ณ๏ธ Vote on features: feedback.popadex.com
- ๐ก Feature requests always welcome
Archive
Older updates: Available at changelog.popadex.com
Version history: Full technical changelog at github.com/popadex/releases
Questions about updates? Contact [email protected]
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