Updated in v1.6.2:

-- Switched weather and forecast lookups to use the OpenWeatherMap Geocoding API (/geo/1.0/direct) to resolve city names to coordinates, replacing the deprecated q= city name parameter.

Your existing location setting (City,State,Country) works as before — no changes needed.

What's fixed in v1.6.1:

• Fixed a Content Security Policy error that prevented Google Fonts from loading, causing the font selector to have no effect.
• Fixed a CSP violation caused by inline display: none styles, which produced console warnings on every page load.
• Fixed the Settings button being unresponsive on some Linux systems (e.g. Fedora) — the invisible settings overlay was intercepting pointer events even when closed.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.6:

• Added tab title and favicon customization to Appearance settings.

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.5.5

Compatibility & Bug Fixes
• Removed non-functional Android extension support
• Updated description to clarify desktop-only compatibility
• Content Security Policy optimization for reliable CDN resource loading
• All desktop features working perfectly

What's in v1.5.4:

Desktop: Auto-opens on new tabs (works as before)
Android: Toolbar icon - users tap to open startpage
CSP fix: Ensures Font Awesome loads properly
Updated description: Sets correct expectations for Android users

Sip Startpage v1.5.3 release notes:

• Added explicit Content Security Policy to manifest.json:17
• Allows Font Awesome to load from cdnjs.cloudflare.com
• Prevents the blank page issue on Firefox Android new tabs

v1.5.2 includes the following updates and bug fixes:

• Mobile Icon Mode - Hide labels and show 4-column icon grid on mobile
• Larger touch-friendly icons (2rem) for better mobile UX
• Fixed export settings missing 11 configuration options
• Complete backup/restore functionality now working

Version 1.5.1 Release Notes:

--Added toggle to show/hide the Search Bar
--Added a drop-down menu to choose preferred number of category columns to display

🎉 WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.5.0

📱 Full Mobile Support
• Floating Action Button (FAB) for easy settings access
• Touch-optimized interface with proper touch targets
• Responsive settings modal that adapts to mobile screens
• Mobile-first defaults for optimal experience
• Clean search with engine indicators
• Smooth touch feedback and performance

🔍 Kagi Search Engine
• Now supports 10 search providers including the new Kagi search engine

Release Notes - v1.4.1

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed bookmark import functionality to properly update displayed categories and links
• Fixed CSS icon sizing specificity for Browse Files button in Import Wizard

Version 1.4.0 - Bookmark Import & UI Refinements

New Features:

Bookmark Import Wizard - Easily migrate your existing browser bookmarks into Sip! Import HTML bookmark files exported from Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. The wizard automatically converts bookmark folders into categories, preserves your organization, and handles nested structures. Features interactive preview with category and individual link checkboxes for selective import. Intelligently merges with existing categories and prevents duplicates. Access via Settings → General → Import Bookmarks.

Improvements:

Unified Button Styling - All action buttons in Settings now have consistent appearance matching the toggle button style throughout the interface. Backup/Restore, Import Bookmarks, and Background Image controls updated with cleaner layout positioning buttons on the right side like other controls.

Enhanced Modal UX - Import Wizard modal features proper scrolling for large bookmark collections, responsive design for mobile devices, and two-step workflow (upload → preview) with drag-and-drop support.

Firefox Compatibility - Switched to Manifest v2 for better cross-browser compatibility and streamlined package structure for add-on stores

Version 1.3.0 - Layout Customization & Quality of Life Updates

New Features:

Layout Density Setting - Choose between Comfy (default) and Compact modes for search box and link cards. Compact mode reduces spacing by ~30-40% for users who prefer a tighter, more information-dense layout.

Custom Quotes Management - Fully customize the quote rotation! Add, edit, and delete your own inspirational quotes in the Footer settings tab. Support for up to 20 custom quotes with localStorage persistence.

Improvements:

Simplified Icon Input - Category and link icon fields now automatically parse Font Awesome HTML. Simply paste <i class="fa-solid fa-code"></i> and it extracts fa-solid fa-code for you.

Enhanced Category UI - Helper text now clarifies that icon fields can be left blank for text-only category headers.

Better Spacing - Quote management UI refined with improved spacing and full-width Add Quote button for easier interaction.

Version 1.2.2 Release Notes

• Custom colors now apply to all page elements immediately
• Settings modal tabs use custom text colors with proper opacity
• Weather and quote icons respect custom accent colors
• Fixed clearCustomColors to remove all CSS variables
• Mode and Category Colors toggles disabled when Custom selected
• Theme switching from Custom to pre-configured themes now updates instantly

Version 1.2.1 Release notes:

-Fixed the javascript file that allows the user to click on the time to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

Version 1.2.0 - Release Notes (Lots of Updates!)

New Features:

-Custom Color Scheme - Create your own theme with custom hex colors for all 6 color variables (primary, secondary, accent, background, surface, text)
-Background Images - Upload a custom background image (up to 5MB) to personalize your start page
-Background Display Options - Choose how your background displays: Cover, Contain, Stretch, or Auto
-Background Blur Effect - Toggle a 10px blur on background images for a softer, more ambient look
-Appearance Tab - New consolidated settings tab for all visual customization (color schemes, themes, background options)
-Header Customization - Configure left and right header widgets (greeting, time/date, or blank) with automatic hide when empty
-Drag & Drop Reordering - Rearrange categories and links with intuitive drag handles

Improvements:

-Increased settings modal width to 950px for better layout
-Reduced spacing and improved proportions throughout the interface
-Updated Font Awesome to v6.7.1 for latest icons
-Background images now apply to full viewport for complete coverage
-Enhanced text contrast and legibility across all color schemes

Technical Updates:

-All settings persist in localStorage
-Background images stored as base64 for portability
-Auto-hide header/footer when all widgets are blank
-Improved toggle button system for all settings

Version 1.1.1 - Backup & Restore Feature

New Features:
• Backup & Restore - Export all your settings, categories, and links to a JSON file
• Import settings from backup file with validation
• Easy migration between browsers and devices
• Keep multiple configuration presets

This update includes all features from v1.1.0 plus the new backup/restore functionality.

Sip v1.1.0 - Release Notes
Major Feature Update - December 2025

New Color Schemes
Added 8 new color schemes (18 total theme combinations with light/dark modes):
- Nord - Cool, arctic-inspired blues and grays
- Gruvbox - Retro, warm earthy tones with high contrast
- Tokyo Night - Modern deep blues with vibrant accents
- Dracula - Classic vibrant purples and cyans
- Solarized - Precision colors designed for readability
- Kanagawa - Japanese-inspired muted, natural tones
- Ayu - Minimal modern with bright accents
- Monochrome - Pure black & white for maximum focus

Original Catppuccin theme remains available with Mocha (dark) and Latte (light) variants.

Social Links Integration
- New Social Links settings tab
- 10 pre-configured social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, GitHub, YouTube, TikTok, Discord, Reddit, Mastodon)
- Toggle visibility for each platform
- Add custom URLs
- Display social icons in footer

Footer Customization
- New Footer Settings tab
- Customize left, center, and right footer sections independently
- Choose from: Weather, Social Links, Quotes, or Blank
- Default layout: Weather (left), Blank (center), Quotes (right)

Enhanced Settings & Features
- Click-to-toggle time format - Click the clock to instantly switch between 12h/24h
- Show Seconds option - Display seconds on the clock
- Link behavior control - Open links in same window, new tab, or new window
- Keyboard shortcuts toggle - Show/hide keyboard hint overlays
- Color scheme dropdown - Easy selection from all 9 color schemes
- Help tab in Settings - Comprehensive documentation integrated into settings

UI/UX Improvements
- Color scheme selector converted to dropdown for better scalability
- Removed redundant settings (quotes toggle managed via Footer tab)
- Improved responsive design with tab wrapping
- Enhanced color mode visibility based on theme selection
- Developer credits section
- Better settings organization across 6 tabs (General, Categories, Links, Social, Footer, Help)

Bug Fixes & Optimizations
- Improved theme switching performance
- Better localStorage handling for new settings
- Enhanced glassmorphism effects across all themes
- Fixed color mode interaction with monochrome theme

Sip v 1.0.2

• Added a 6th Search Engine to the optional search engine selection group in the Settings menu.

Sip v 1.0.1

Features:

• Beautiful Catppuccin themes (Mocha dark & Latte light)
• Expanded Settings menu with more options for customization including, single or multi-colored theme, hide or show inspirational quotes, add weather location (optional) and add or remove search engines.
• Real-time weather integration (OpenWeather API)
• Customizable quick links (up to 8 categories, 10 links each)
• As always, privacy-first--all settings stored locally, no tracking!