Changelog
A transparent log of everything we improve, verify, and add — updated monthly.
- Added 6 trust pages: About Us, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Disclaimer, Why It's Free
- Added social media links (Twitter/X, YouTube, TikTok) to site footer
- Added dark mode toggle — now visible on mobile as well as desktop
- Added "Quick Answer" blocks to all 6 spec pages for AI Overview compatibility
- Added "Last Verified" badges — all specs verified against YouTube CDN July 2026
- Enhanced Organization schema with
knowsAboutandfoundingDatefields - Updated sitemap to 30 URLs including all new trust and spec pages
- Fixed cross-cluster internal linking across all content clusters
- Launched 6 spec hub pages: Thumbnail Size, Dimensions, Safe Zone, Shorts, Banner, Profile Picture
- Published 11 new blog articles targeting high-volume YouTube creator keywords
- Added semantic related-posts cross-linking across all 15 blog articles
- Fixed all title tags to under 60 characters for correct Google SERP display
- Added og:image meta tags to all 31 pages (was missing on 8 pages)
- Added FAQ structured data (6 Q&As) with JSON-LD on homepage
- Added HowTo structured data (3-step process) on homepage
- Launched Bulk Download mode — paste up to 20 YouTube URLs at once
- Fixed bulk tab display bug on mobile (CSS class-based show/hide)
- Implemented Zero-404 fallback system: auto-detects missing HD thumbnails and serves next available resolution
- Added dark mode with localStorage persistence and OS preference detection
- Added animated download counter with real-time increment
- Launched /tools/ hub page with 4 tool cards (1 live, 3 roadmap)
- Published first 4 blog articles (How to Download, Size Guide, Design Tips, Shorts)
- Added WebSite + SearchAction schema for Google sitelinks search box
- Added SoftwareApplication schema with aggregate rating
- Implemented .htaccess rules: HTTPS enforcement, www redirect, GZIP, browser caching
- Initial launch: YouTube thumbnail downloader with 5 resolution options
- Auto-submit on paste — thumbnails appear without clicking
- Support for all YouTube URL formats: watch, youtu.be, embed, Shorts, live streams
- Copy URL + direct download (blob fetch) — no browser redirect required