10-13
Latest update
Blog
- New blog section with long-form articles
- Markdown-powered content with code highlighting
- Blog comments and likes with confetti celebration
- RSS feed for blog articles
Changelog
Product updates, launch notes, and the major milestones behind Shipstry.
Latest note
Blog
April 10-13, 2026
Entries
18
Milestones in this archive
Started
March 3, 2026
Foundation
April 2026
9
Better Discovery and Badges
- Dedicated category pages with filtering and sorting
- Embeddable achievement badges for your products
- Breadcrumb navigation across the site
- Site-wide visual refresh with cleaner layouts
7-8
New Pricing and Flexible Flagship
- Simplified from 4 tiers to 3: Harbor, Voyage, Flagship
- Flagship tier now offers per-day featured pricing
- Interactive calendar to choose your featured days
- Expanded preset tags from 30+ to 66
3-7
Fog Mode
- New blind voting feature during daily fog hours
- Product rankings and vote counts hidden during fog
- Anonymous, randomized product ordering per user
- Dedicated Fog Mode info page
1-2
Performance Boost
- Edge caching for faster page loads (anonymous users)
- Optimized Google Fonts loading
- Sharper icons with Phosphor Icons migration
March 2026
30
3D Flip Clock Countdown
- New 3D flip clock countdown for Ship Week
- More engaging visual experience
28
One-Click Google Login
- Google OTP is now the primary login method
- Faster and more secure authentication
- No more passwords to remember
27
Visual Refresh
- Redesigned header with morphing navigation and mobile menu
- Cleaner homepage, explore, and product page layouts
- Updated color palette with modern zinc tones
- Wider content areas for better readability
26
Product Upgrades and Free Slots
- Upgrade your product to a higher tier anytime
- Ship Week selector shows remaining free slots
- Duplicate URL detection before submission
25
Trade Ports
- New feature: Trade Ports - a curated directory of 600+ platforms to promote your product
- Filter by pricing, domain rating, and dofollow status
- Unlock full access with one-time payment
16
Homepage and SEO Improvements
- Added Ship Week countdown timer
- Added Last Week Winners section
- Added trending categories in sidebar
- Enhanced SEO with better social sharing previews
11
Public Launch
- Shipstry is now live and open to everyone
- All core features ready for makers to ship their products
9
Discover and Learn
- Added Winners page for weekly and monthly top products
- Added FAQ page for common questions
- Added Beta badge to indicate early stage
8
Explore and Filter
- Added Explore page with category filtering and sorting
- Added Refund Policy for payment transparency
7
Community and AI
- Added comments with replies and likes on products
- Added tags for better product categorization
- Added AI-powered tagline and description from product URL
5-6
Payments and Admin
- Integrated Stripe for secure payments
- Added admin panel for product reviews
- Added image upload for logos and previews
- Added public user profiles with bio and social links
4
Submit and Vote
- Added multi-step product submission flow
- Added 4 pricing tiers (Harbor, Voyage, Expedition, Admiral)
- Added voting on products
- Added awards system with fun spin animation
3
Foundation
- The idea for Shipstry was born
- Built core: product discovery, user accounts, Google login
- Created homepage with product grid