Recent Updates and Release Notes

v4.4

Sub-Categories, Settings Redesign

Latest June 9, 2026

New Features

Website Sub-Categories

Your website categories can now have sub-categories. Add a second level under any category (think Work → Clients, Shop → Groceries) and a connected sub-tab row appears right below the main toolbar. Create them from the Category Manager or by right-clicking a category tab, and rename or remove them anytime.

Renaming got a full upgrade too: rename any category or sub-category from the manager, the toolbar, or the right-click menu, and every category, including the built-in defaults, can now be removed.

"/" Jumps to Search

Press / anywhere on the homepage to jump straight to the search bar, just like on many of your favorite sites. There's also a new setting to choose whether the search bar is focused automatically when the page loads. Both can be toggled in the side drawer, and all the homepage shortcuts are now listed on the help page.

Fixes

"Homepage Shortcuts" Badge

Fixed the "Homepage Shortcuts" badge. Now, when you dismiss any announcement badge, it will permanently be removed.

For example, this badge: Learn the Basics

v4.3

Animated Backgrounds, New Clock & Support AI

May 25, 2026

Animated Backgrounds Are Live

For years now, I've wanted to animate the backgrounds, but faced several hurdles. These weren't easy to create, but I think they turned out nicely. I tried to make them subtle (versus overly animated), so clouds, mist, ocean waves, rivers, fire, and other effects are noticable, but not distracting.

Select an animated background in the "HD Backgrounds" menu -> Animated tab.

See how animated backgrounds work →

Additional New Features

All-New Clock Menu Try it!

I personally have a caribbean blue analog clock with a beach image for my homepage. What can you come up with?

Access the clock styling by right-clicking. And for a quick color swap, simply left click on the clock itself.

New analog clock face shown on the Best Homepage Ever homepage

Support AI Agent

Got a question? The new AI support agent is ready to help around the clock. Ask it anything about using the site and get an instant, helpful answer, no waiting and no digging through help pages.

Preview Mode for Backgrounds

See before you set. When browsing backgrounds, the new preview mode shows each one full-screen on your actual homepage before you commit, so you can find the perfect look without guessing from a thumbnail.

Improvements

Menus Open 3× Faster

The menus you use most, Useful Tools, AI Chat, Travel, and more, now open about three times faster. Tap and they're there, with snappier, more responsive panels across the whole site.

v4.2

Website Categories : Improvements + Functionality

May 17, 2026

New Features

Add, Remove & Edit Any Category

The all-new Website Category Manager puts you in full control of your homepage toolbar. Hide the default categories you don't use, restore them whenever you'd like, or build your own custom categories from scratch, then drag to reorder them into whatever arrangement works best for you.

Drag Sites Into Their Own Categories

While in rearrange mode, you can now drag any website directly onto a category tab in the toolbar to instantly assign it. No more digging into each site's settings just to move it. Reorganizing your homepage finally feels as fast as it should.

Load Your Homepage on Any Category

Pick a default category and your homepage will open right to that tab every time. Just tap the star icon next to any category in the Category Manager and it becomes your new starting point.

Homepage Shortcuts

Left/Right Arrows: instantly rotate through your website categories (All, Work, Shop, etc.). The shortcut wraps around at the ends.

Sideways Scroll: same category cycling, but using a horizontal mouse wheel, tilt wheel, trackpad two-finger swipe, or Shift + scroll.

Up/Down Arrows: toggle between Normal View and Hover Mode.

Type to Filter Sites: just start typing on the homepage to instantly narrow down your websites by name. Press Enter to open the first match, or Escape to reset.

Tip: Each shortcut can be turned on or off individually in the Shortcuts panel of the side drawer.

Improvements

Travel Page Updates

Subtrips: add multiple destinations within a single trip.

The travel image library has more than doubled (from ~1,500 to over 3,000 destinations), so nearly every trip now displays destination pics.

v4.1

New Server & Backend Speed Improvements

April 16, 2026

Improvements

New Server, Faster Backend

Best Homepage Ever has moved to a new server with backend speed improvements across the board. Pages load faster, requests respond quicker, and everything just feels snappier.

v4.0

Financial Dashboard 2.0 & Travel

April 10, 2026

Version 4.0 marks the largest update to Best Homepage Ever in quite some time. Two entirely new experiences have landed: a completely rebuilt Financial Dashboard and a brand-new personal travel section.

I'm so excited to share these features with you, and encourage you to check them out if interested, as they make the site more useful and personal than ever.

You can now import your travel from emails, reserve a restaurant now in My Places, and track/research financial stuff, all in one single spot - Best Homepage Ever.

And, I'm not done. These are just the launches. By the time you read this, I'm already improving them a step further.

As always, if you have feedback, please let me know! And, in the meantime, ENJOY!

--Justin

New Features

Financial Dashboard 2.0

The financial dashboard has been completely redesigned from the ground up. Enjoy a simpler, cleaner layout that puts your data front and center, improved interactive charting, detailed company financials, and a totally customizable appearance so the dashboard looks and works exactly the way you want it.

4/16: Update

Minor Update

Stock options, and actual portfolio tracking, both added.
Fixed charts to show today's action. More updates coming.

All-New Travel Section

Discover your next adventure with the brand-new Travel section. Browse trip ideas and inspiration, add your existing trips directly from confirmation emails, book hotels, and plan everything in one place, all with absolutely no ads getting in your way.

4/17: Update

Additional improvements

Now search for ANYTHING in the destination field (not just cities, regions, or countries).
Trips can now contain multiple activities or places.

Improvements

After-Hours & Extended Trading Indicators

When the stock market closes, your dashboard now clearly distinguishes between regular session data and after-hours trading activity. Positions and watchlists show both the closing price and the latest extended hours quote, so you always know exactly what you're looking at.

More Accurate Stock Charts

Charts now use split-adjusted historical data, meaning stocks that have undergone reverse splits or stock splits display accurate price history across all time periods. A new YTD (year-to-date) chart view has also been added.

v3.15

Keyboard Shortcuts & Type-to-Filter

March 31, 2026

New Features

Type-to-Filter Sites

Start typing on the homepage to instantly filter your websites by name. Type "Y" and only sites like Yahoo and YouTube remain. Press Enter to open the first match, or Escape to clear. The filter resets automatically after 2.5 seconds of inactivity.

Tip: You can disable this in settings if you prefer not to filter on typing.

Shortcuts Settings

A new "Shortcuts" section has been added to your settings. Control which keyboard shortcuts are active on your homepage, including the down arrow for the financial dashboard and the new type-to-filter feature.

v3.14

AI Search, Voice, Sharing, and More!

March 29, 2026

It's been another busy week, and lots of new things are happening. New features continue to rollout, along with many, many enhancements.

There are so many updates that I've began a list of things for you to explore and try out!

Explore Features →

If you have any suggestions or development ideas, write me in Reddit community, or privately in homepage support.

--Justin

New Features

News Customization

Your news feed is now fully customizable. Choose the topics and sources that matter to you so your homepage shows only the news you care about.

Restaurant Reservations in My Places

Reserve a table directly from My Places. When you view a restaurant, you can now book a reservation through OpenTable without leaving your homepage.

Enhancements

AI Hybrid Search

The search bar is now AI-powered. Get answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok right alongside your regular search results.

Voice Activated Search

Search your homepage hands-free. Just tap the microphone and speak to search the web or ask your AI assistant a question.

Shareable Snippets & Notes

Share your saved snippets and notes with anyone via a public link. Perfect for sending articles, recipes, or notes to friends and family.

Batch Image Compression

Upload and compress multiple images at once in the Image Compressor. Save time by processing your images in bulk.

50 New UHD Backgrounds

50 stunning ultra-high-definition background images have been added to the collection. Find your new favorite in Settings.

Simpler Updates Page

This very page got a redesign! Cleaner layout, easier to browse, and a light theme to keep things readable.

Snippets Tabs Now Clearable

Quickly clear individual snippet tabs to keep your workspace tidy and organized.

Site Speed Improvements

Major performance optimizations across the board. Pages load faster and feel snappier than ever.

Fixes

My Places Images

Fixed an issue where images in My Places weren't displaying correctly.

Retro Clock Style

The "Retro" clock style has been fixed and improved for a cleaner, more authentic look.

v3.13

3 MAJOR, AWESOME features!

February 17, 2026

Hey everyone! This update brings 3 features I've been working hard on, and am proud to release.

Planner is a full task manager built right into your homepage. Create projects, add tasks with priorities and due dates, break things down into subtasks, and drag to reorder or reassign between projects. It's everything you need to stay organized without leaving your homepage.

Explore is a new way to discover everything your homepage can do. It's an interactive checklist of features you can try, with quick links to jump straight into each one. Great for new users or anyone who wants to make sure they're getting the most out of their homepage.

Icon Colors makes sure any colored background (dark or light) won't make your icons invisible.

Enjoy the update!

--Justin

New Features

Planner

A full-featured task manager right on your homepage. Organize tasks into projects like Personal, Work, or your own custom categories. Set priorities, add due dates, create subtasks, and drag-and-drop to reorder or move tasks between projects. Sort by priority, due date, or latest, and use sidebar filters to focus on what matters.

Open from the footer or navigation menu

Explore

Discover everything your homepage has to offer with an interactive feature checklist. Browse by category, try features with one click, and track your progress as you go. Whether you're new or have been here a while, Explore helps you get the most out of your homepage.

Visit the Explore page

Icon Color Customization

Make your homepage truly yours by customizing the colors of every icon in your footer and navbar. Pick from any color to create a cohesive look that matches your style, or go bold and mix it up. Your homepage, your color scheme.

Click the new "moon with magic icon" next to your profile image to begin customizing.

v3.12

Let it Snow, My Gifts, Notes 2.0, and More!

January 24, 2026

Hey everyone! Happy New Year! This update brings some fun and useful enhancements to make your homepage even better.

First up - Let it Snow! Add some winter magic to your homepage with beautiful snow effects. Perfect for the season!

I've also made "My Gifts" accessible directly from your homepage, upgraded Notes to v2.0 with rich text support (bold, headers, lists, and more), and added alphabetical sorting for your websites.

Enjoy the update!

--Justin

New Features

Let it Snow

Add some fun to your homepage with beautiful snow effects! Perfect for the winter season or anytime you want a cozy, festive vibe.

Enable in Settings → Display

Enhancements

My Gifts on Homepage

"My Gifts" is now accessible directly from your homepage for quick and easy access to your gift lists.

Notes v2.0

Notes now supports rich text formatting! Add headers, bold text, lists, and more to organize your thoughts better than ever.

Alphabetical Sorting

Easily organize your websites alphabetically! Right-click on any site, choose Rearrange, then select Alphabetically - or use drag and drop to arrange manually.

v3.11

My Snippets, Custom Calendar, and New Logo!

December 22, 2025

Hey everyone! Happy holidays! This update brings a feature I've been working on for a while now.

Introducing "My Snippets" - your personal collection of things you want to save for later, all in one place. Using the new PinDrop browser extension, you can instantly save articles, recipes, videos, images, screenshots, and text snippets from anywhere on the web. Everything syncs to your homepage and is accessible from any device.

I've also added a customizable calendar - just right-click your calendar to choose your preferred source. It'll be accessible in your notes, snippets, and more.

Oh, and you might have noticed - new logo! It's been a few years, and it was time for some modernization.

Enjoy the update and happy holidays!

--Justin

New Features

My Snippets & PinDrop Extension

Your personal collection of things you want to save for later, all in one place. Send yourself reminders, videos, articles, images, and recipes with one click using the PinDrop extension. No more emailing yourself links or losing browser tabs - everything you save appears on your homepage instantly and syncs across all your devices.

Install the PinDrop Extension to start saving snippets

Custom Calendar

Right-click your calendar to choose your preferred source, which will be accessible in your notes, snippets, and more.

Right-click the calendar on your homepage

Enhancements

Shopping

Greatly enhanced speed and AI intelligence to make finding gifts easier, faster, and more intelligent than ever.

New Logo

It's been a few years, and it was time for some modernization! The new logo brings a fresh, modern look to Best Homepage Ever.

v3.10

Custom Website Icons, Places Search, and Canada Support!

December 5, 2025

Hey everyone! This update brings some features I've been really excited about.

First up - you can now add your own custom icons to websites! No more being stuck with whatever favicon a site has. Make your homepage truly yours.

I've also added "Places" - a brand new way to search for any business, restaurant, park, landmark, or point of interest. The best part? No ads, just clean information. You can save your favorites into custom lists and even add places directly to your homepage!

Oh, and for my Canadian friends - Canada is now available in the "Add Websites" section!

Enjoy the update!

--Justin

New Features

Custom Website Icons

You can now upload your own icons for any website on your homepage! Right-click any website and select "Change Icon" to upload a custom image. Perfect for personalizing your homepage or replacing low-quality favicons.

Right-click any custom website on your homepage to get started

Places Search

Discover and explore any business, restaurant, park, landmark, or point of interest - completely ad-free! Create custom "favorites" lists like "Restaurants to Try" or "Weekend Spots" and add places directly to your homepage for quick access.

Canada Added to Website Directory

Canadian users can now browse and add popular Canadian websites directly from the "Add Websites" section. Includes Canadian news, banking, shopping, and more!

Settings → Add Websites → Select Canada

v3.9

Custom AI Backgrounds, Portal Extension, and AI Assistant in Search!

November 3, 2025

Hey all! I'm super excited to announce the latest new features and enhancements!

I've been working pretty damn hard on these updates, learning a lot and really trying my best to listen to your feedback. This release brings some of the most requested features, as well as some new AI-powered tools that I think you'll love.

Please keep the great feedback coming, and thanks for using Best Homepage Ever!

Enjoy!!!

--Justin

New Features

AI-Generated Backgrounds

Generate AI images on Best Homepage Ever

I'm trying to bring us all together and get the creative juices flowing with AI, while also allowing us to enjoy endless beautiful backgrounds for the homepage.

You'll now be able to start sharing each other's artwork and/or create your own stunning backgrounds in seconds.

Accessible through Settings → Backgrounds -OR- Backgrounds menu → AI Backgrounds

Portal Browser Extension

Allows you to instantly add websites to your homepage, while you browse the Internet. The new PORTAL extension is now available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

More info on the Portal Browser Extension page.

AI Assistant in Search

Quick access to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity directly from your search bar! Choose your preferred AI assistant in settings and launch it with a single click. ChatGPT and Perplexity even support automatic query passing.

Visit the AI Assistant Guide to compare features and choose the best AI for your needs!

Enhancements

Wider Homepage Layout

The website area is now wider, allowing more categories and sites to fit on your homepage with less scrolling. The search bar width can also be customized in settings.

Background Shuffler Navigation

The background shuffler now allows you to navigate back and forth through images. Easily browse through your background collection with new forward and backward controls.

v3.8

Financial Dashboard, Custom Categories, and Major Enhancements!

September 5, 2025

Hey all, hopefully you are starting to notice some of the nice improvements to your homepage. My focus has been balancing new features, as well as making major enhancements to the existing tools that we all use. Plus, with the help of AI, I was able to spend time creating a full-featured financial dashboard, easier site category management, clock styles, live weather, and much more. If you have any ideas, please write me using the all new support system or join the Reddit community! More is on the way! I've never been this excited about the homepage!

Thanks for your support! --Justin

New Features

Financial Dashboard

Track your investments, stocks, and financial goals with our comprehensive new dashboard featuring real-time data, charts, AI summaries, and much much more.

Press DOWN on your keyboard to open it up.

Custom Website Category Manager

Now you can create, edit, and manage your website categories. Just right-click on the toolbar, or open the manager in your settings.

Enhancements

New Clock Styles

Fresh clock designs including futuristic, elegant, and others.

Beautiful Menu Backgrounds

Finally able to spend some time making our menus much better looking. I've given them a "glassy" look which I hope you like.

Right-Click Menu Shortcuts

Now you can right-click on weather, toolbar, clock, and news buttons to open up shortcuts.

Bug Fixes

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

v3.7

Weather & Notes Updates

August 15, 2025

New Features

Weather Integration

Ad-free, accurate local weather right on your homepage. Simply allow location access for personalized forecasts.

Enhanced Notes

Completely redesigned notes experience with better organization and faster access.

Enhancements

Support System

Faster response times with the new ticketing system and improved support interface.

70 New Backgrounds Added

Bug Fixes

Fixed custom background upload issues

Improved right-click context menus

v3.6

Hover Mode, Post-It Notes, and Custom Categories!

June 16, 2025

New Features

Hover Mode

Prefer a minimalist homepage? Turn on Hover Mode in your settings to hide all website icons until you hover over the left part of your homepage. Perfect for those who want a cleaner look.

Post-It Notes

Sticky Notes are now available as a button in your homepage footer. Opens a new window to quickly jot down notes whenever inspiration strikes.

Custom Footer Display Settings

Show or hide any element of your homepage footer. Don't want to see the disclosures link? Don't use the background shuffler? Hide them anytime for a cleaner experience.

Custom Website Categories

Create, add, and remove custom categories for your websites. Perfect for organization and sharing with family members.

Pro Tip: Share the homepage with someone in your home? Create user-specific categories!