# Changelog
> Product updates and platform improvements on MakerHunt.

```yaml
url: "https://makerhunt.io/changelog"
markdown: "https://makerhunt.io/changelog.md"
title: Changelog
type: page
site: MakerHunt
```

## About

Product updates and platform improvements on MakerHunt.

## Weekly Launch System & Platform Improvements (January 2026)

Major updates to the weekly launch system and overall platform functionality

Improved weekly launch timing - projects now stay live for the full 7 days (Monday to Sunday)
Enhanced founder profile pages with new slug-based URLs (/founder/[slug])
Updated MakerHunt badge design with reduced whitespace
Fixed dropdown menus to close automatically when options are selected
Improved color consistency across the platform — warm stone surfaces and ember orange brand accents
Enhanced countdown timer accuracy for next launches
Better filtering and pagination for blog, studio, and launch posts
Improved internal linking structure to reduce orphan pages

## UI/UX Enhancements (January 2026)

Various user interface and experience improvements

Consistent warm MakerHunt color scheme throughout the platform
Improved button styling and hover states
Better mobile responsiveness
Enhanced accessibility features
Improved navigation and menu structures

## Launch System Improvements (December 2025)

Core launch system updates and optimizations

Streamlined project submission process
Improved weekly competition mechanics
Enhanced project ranking and voting system
Better launch scheduling and management
Improved project status tracking

## Links

- HTML version: https://makerhunt.io/changelog
- AI-friendly Markdown: https://makerhunt.io/changelog.md
- llms.txt index: https://makerhunt.io/llms.txt

_HTML version: https://makerhunt.io/changelog_