Changelog
Latest updates and improvements to LivingWords
Version 4.3.0 - June 5, 2026
👤 User Profiles
User profiles are now supported on the platform.
Version 4.2.0 - May 29, 2026
💬 Comments on Bible Studies
You can now discuss Bible studies with others right on the platform.
- • Leave comments on any Bible study
- • Reply to other people's comments
- • See who is commenting with their username and avatar
- • Only users with public usernames can comment or reply
🔔 Comment Notifications
Know when someone engages with your Bible studies or comments.
- • Get notified when someone comments on your Bible study
- • Get notified when someone replies to one of your comments
- • Notifications appear in your notification center
Version 4.1.0 - May 26, 2026
❤️ Bible Study Likes & Engagement
Community likes (hearts) for Bible Studies to boost discovery and appreciation.
- • Like/unlike any public Bible Study (idempotent, one per user)
🧠 Pro AI Study Tools
Advanced AI-powered study aids available exclusively to Pro subscribers.
- • Theologian Q&A: deep contextual answers about verses
- • AI Study Summary generator for any Bible Study
- • Discussion Questions generator for small groups / teaching
- • Verse explanation tool integrated in the editor
👤 Usernames & Polish
Author usernames, bug fixes, and UI/marketing refinements.
- • Optional usernames (3-14 chars, letters/numbers/_) shown instead of "Anonymous"
Version 4.0.0 - May 6, 2026
📚 New Bible Study Experience
Bible Studies now have their own dedicated pages with a completely redesigned creation and discovery experience.
- • Each Bible Study has its own page for easy sharing and bookmarking
- • View a study directly alongside the verse it was written about
- • Redesigned Bible Studies listing page for easier browsing
- • Save and unsave studies, see verse counts, and identify your own content at a glance
- • Easily add verses to a study from anywhere in the Bible
🗺️ Maps & Videos in Bible Studies
Enrich your Bible Studies with interactive maps and videos.
- • Add an interactive map to provide geographic context for any passage
- • Embed sermon or study videos directly within a Bible Study
💳 Pro Plan
Introducing a Pro subscription with access to advanced study tools.
- • New Pricing page with Free and Pro plan options
- • Pro features clearly indicated throughout the platform
- • Your current plan is visible on your account page
Version 3.0.0 - March 17, 2026
🔧 API Backend Rebuild
Complete rebuild of the API backend for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- • Enhanced API performance and response times
- • Improved scalability to handle increased user load
- • Better code organization and maintainability
- • Updated security measures and best practices
Upcoming Features
📚 Additional Bible Versions
Support for more Bible translations including NIV, ESV, and NLT to provide users with diverse perspectives on Scripture.
How to Stay Updated
We regularly update LivingWords with new features and improvements. Here's how you can stay informed:
- 📧Email Notifications: Sign up for updates to receive notifications about major releases
- 🌐Website: Check this changelog page regularly for the latest updates
- 📱Platform Updates: Stay tuned for platform-specific update notifications as we grow
Feedback & Support
Your feedback helps us improve LivingWords. If you have suggestions, encounter issues, or want to report bugs, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at dev@thebytebar.com.