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Changelog

Everything new in Glade - features, improvements and fixes, newest first.

Unread that waits for you

  • NewThe members list now opens in voice rooms.
  • NewThe desktop app shows a red dot on its taskbar and tray icon when someone mentions you.
  • ImprovedUnread marks now wait for you - a House or conversation keeps its dot until you open it, on whichever device you come back to.
  • FixedOpening a channel now lands on the newest message, even when it is full of images.
  • FixedDevices signed in through the desktop app now show as Glade Client in Settings.

Code blocks in colour

  • NewCode blocks are syntax-highlighted - put the language after the opening fence.
  • NewThe message box previews your formatting as you type.
  • ImprovedBlog posts show when they were last updated.

Polish and languages

  • ImprovedThe landing and download pages now open in every supported language.
  • ImprovedMessages support up to 15 different reactions.
  • ImprovedThe (edited) label sits right after a message instead of below it.
  • FixedThe voice connection indicator shows your ping even when you are alone in a channel.

React with any emoji

  • NewReact to a message with any emoji, not just the quick ones.
  • NewSee exactly who reacted, and open their profile from the list.
  • NewA signal indicator in a call shows your connection quality.
  • ImprovedProfile pictures can be up to 5MB.
  • ImprovedThe message box uses the full width on phones.
  • FixedThe profile picture hover overlay now matches the picture's shape.

Your messages on every device

  • NewDirect messages stay in sync across all your devices.
  • NewSettings has one Devices panel for everything signed in to your account.
  • NewGlade is now available in German, Japanese and Korean.
  • NewRight-click someone in the Friends tab for quick actions.
  • ImprovedYour Houses sit in a bar along the bottom, with softer squared-off icons.
  • ImprovedDirect-message calls open into a spacious view with larger avatars.
  • ImprovedAnimated profile pictures hold still in lists and play when you hover them.
  • ImprovedMore of the app is translated in every supported language.
  • FixedHouse settings always show the House you are in.

Message replies and quicker edits

  • NewReply to a message - your reply quotes it, and clicking the quote jumps to the original.
  • NewProfiles show the Spotify track a friend is listening to.
  • NewAccount settings now have a Billing section.
  • ImprovedUploads up to 25 MB, or 100 MB with Bloom.
  • ImprovedPress the up arrow in an empty message box to edit your last message.
  • ImprovedRefreshed the login and sign-up pages.
  • ImprovedScreen shares, cameras and Portals in a call now fill a large stage.
  • FixedConnecting a Spotify account returns you to Glade with a confirmation.

Smoother sign-in

  • FixedSign-up, log in and password reset no longer fail on the second attempt.

Edit your images and inline image links

  • NewEdit a message with an image or GIF - the picture stays while you change the caption.
  • NewRight-click someone in a voice channel for profile, message and friend actions.
  • NewModerators can disconnect someone from a voice channel.
  • ImprovedPaste an image or GIF link and the picture shows right in the message.
  • ImprovedRefreshed the per-person volume control and added a hover highlight in voice channels.

Memorable House names

  • NewSome Houses have a short name you can type straight into Join a House.
  • NewRight-click someone in voice to mute them just for you or set how loud they are.
  • NewDrag your Houses to put them in the order you want.
  • NewSend a GIF from the message box.
  • ImprovedNew accounts start out in the Glade community House.
  • ImprovedProfile badges lift and glow when you hover them, with a tooltip.
  • ImprovedYou show as idle automatically after a few minutes away.
  • ImprovedThe status you set sticks across restarts and your other devices.
  • ImprovedDo Not Disturb silences message and call sounds and hides their notifications.
  • ImprovedChannel permission settings show only the options that apply to that channel.
  • ImprovedA House shows an unread marker when one of its channels has new messages.
  • ImprovedThe message box has a send button.
  • FixedNew members appear in the member list right away.
  • FixedMessages from others appear instantly, and keep flowing after a brief drop.
  • FixedFixed some calls only playing through one side of your headphones.
  • FixedPeople no longer linger as online after they have gone.
  • FixedLong House names no longer overflow the mutual Houses list on a profile.

Portals everywhere and a fresh look

  • NewThe home page shows Glade in action on desktop and mobile.
  • NewSearch a channel's messages with Ctrl/Cmd+F.
  • NewVoice channels show when someone is sharing their screen or camera.
  • NewA picture-in-picture Portal preview follows you around the app and snaps to any corner.
  • NewA welcome tour introduces Glade and lets you pick a theme.
  • ImprovedRefreshed the look across the app: flatter buttons and selections that follow your theme colour.
  • ImprovedGave the home page a fresh coat of paint and a livelier mascot.
  • ImprovedChannels show an unread marker, separate from the red dot for mentions.
  • ImprovedThe members list shows only people who can see the channel you are viewing.
  • ImprovedChannels that are not open to everyone show a small lock.
  • ImprovedPortals close on their own after a stretch with no one watching.
  • FixedRemoving someone's permission to send disables their message box right away.
  • FixedFixed a flicker in the footer's theme and language pickers on page load.
  • FixedFixed the font size options overflowing their buttons.
  • FixedThe channel name no longer appears twice when a Portal is on stage.

Portals, screen share and camera

  • NewPortals - open a shared browser inside a voice channel and browse together.
  • NewScreen sharing in voice channels and calls.
  • NewCamera video in voice channels and calls.
  • ImprovedRedesigned channel settings, added presence to the conversations list, and made the ban list searchable.

Moderation and Spotify

  • NewBan and kick members from a House.
  • NewSpotify connection - share what you are listening to on your profile.
  • ImprovedSharper voice noise suppression.

Group DMs, calls and mentions

  • NewGroup direct messages and voice calls.
  • New@everyone and @here mentions.
  • NewSystem messages for channel and membership events.

Developers, bots and the blog

  • NewDeveloper portal with bot accounts and API tokens.
  • NewLaunched the Glade blog.
  • ImprovedA polished developers page and self-serve account deletion.

Landing page and desktop

  • NewNew landing page, download page and legal pages.

Glade launch

  • NewLive voice chat.
  • NewRoles with custom colours and per-channel permissions.
  • NewDesktop notifications and profile badges.
  • NewGlade Pro subscriptions.