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Every release, what shipped, and when. SocialMate auto-updates from GitHub Releases on stable and beta channels.

2.0.x series

v2.0.0 recommended July 13, 2026

SocialMate 2.0 lets you run the app on a server, stay safer with anti-ban tools, see richer chat content, and enjoy a smoother, more complete WhatsApp automation experience.

New features

Full chat history syncing is now available on all plans, with a clear progress bar during setup.
Bulk import contacts with consent management and clear legal notices.
When adding a WhatsApp account, your country code is detected automatically.
The app can now automatically detect and report bugs to help us resolve issues faster.
Suggest new features directly from within the app and your ideas go straight to our team.
The automation server now offers 30 tools and more efficient inbound message polling.
New conversation tools help automate more naturally, and a safety feature mimics typical usage to avoid bans.
The Live feed now shows polls, shared locations, contacts, and message reactions.
Pro users get automatic contact enrichment and cached media context across conversations.
Deploy SocialMate on a VPS or Docker without a graphical interface—perfect for servers.
Manage passwords and take screenshots remotely from the server's admin console.
The web admin console now matches the desktop app, including full lifecycle management.
Assign a unique proxy to each WhatsApp account and choose native residential IPs to reduce ban risk.
Read back reactions and poll results, and recover them from chat history.
Agent Studio now includes a free prompt and workflow generator, delivery receipts, and recipient validation.
Close polls, run vision loops, and discover new capability packs and tools in the Agent Studio.
Set permission scopes for API keys and get better guidance when managing them.
Check for updates and copy the update command right from the admin console's new Updates panel.

Improvements

After restarting, the app now correctly remembers all contacts, so no conversation history is lost.
Relaunching the app is smoother, especially on AppImage, and accidental duplicate instances are prevented.
Synced accounts are now remembered, making subsequent syncs faster.
License and terms of service are clarified, and in-app messaging descriptions are easier to understand.
The headless server prevents multiple instances from running accidentally.
Layout and spacing have been polished for a cleaner look throughout the app.
Agent recipes now show prerequisites and icons, making them easier to discover and use.

Bug fixes

Message delivery status updates correctly: sent messages no longer show as 'pending', and queued messages progress to 'delivered' as expected.
Reactions in one-on-one chats now work reliably.
Poll votes in certain chat types now display correctly.
The Docker image for the headless server now runs correctly out of the box.
The web admin console now receives real-time updates from the server.
The server API and admin console now respect the port you configure.
License checks now correctly tie a server to its data directory, ensuring one license per volume.
We've fixed 13 real-world issues found during thorough testing, improving overall stability.

Security

To protect your privacy, bug reporting and telemetry settings can no longer be overridden via environment variables in the live app.

1.0.x series

v1.0.0-rc.6 July 4, 2026

This release introduces quiet hours for night mode, high-volume messaging with auto-cooling, in-app bug reporting, interactive webhook testing, a public roadmap, and stronger license security.

New features

You can now manually check your license status with a new 'Check now' button and see clearer grace period information.
Night mode now includes configurable quiet hours so you can automatically switch themes at set times.
High-Volume Mode lets you process massive message batches, with automatic cooling suspension to prevent overload (found in Danger Zone).
Report bugs right from the app with a built-in diagnostic reporter, helping us fix issues faster.
Test your webhooks interactively and see immediate feedback in the app.
A public roadmap synced with GitHub is now available, so you can track upcoming features and vote on them.

Improvements

When you create or rotate an API key, it's now revealed once with a convenient copy button.
The updater handles pre-release versions more smoothly, verifies downloads, and manages the app instance to avoid conflicts during updates.
Database migrations are now safer and faster, reducing potential upgrade hiccups.
The main window now respects your visibility preferences: you can have SocialMate start hidden.
Webhook test responses are more structured, giving you clearer feedback.
Added comprehensive documentation for Remote Panel and Marketplace to get you running quickly.

Security

Your license is now bound to your device's hardware fingerprint and sealed against tampering, keeping your Pro status secure—even when offline.

v1.0.0-rc.5 July 2, 2026

This release makes licensing smoother — you can activate in-app, trials are more reliable, and licensing security has been strengthened.

New features

You can now activate your license directly inside the app.
Your trial is now machine-bound and will fall back to local verification if the server is unreachable.
A new trial start dialog makes it simpler to begin your trial and confirm eligibility.

Security

License enforcement now uses a tamper-resistant clock to prevent rollback attacks, and you'll be notified of any license status changes.

v1.0.0-rc.4 June 29, 2026

This release introduces n8n automation, a 7-day Pro trial, AI context generation, and enhanced anti-ban protection, along with many improvements and fixes.

New features

You can now integrate with n8n to automate WhatsApp workflows, with per-account settings and in-app instructions.
Generate AI-ready conversation context for smarter message insights and analysis.
Manage all your API keys, webhooks, and integration testing from a new central hub.
Start a 7-day Pro trial at any time, with helpful upgrade prompts across the app.
Pro users can send up to 5,000 messages per day.
Messaging limits now adapt in real-time based on account risk levels.
Override rate limits per account using the new Danger Zone panel.
Contact sync now detects gaps and provides a detailed history log.
Media webhooks can be deferred to manage download timing.
Free plan webhook deliveries are now limited to 100 per day, while the Pro plan includes more.

Improvements

Anti-ban features: enhanced pacing, identical broadcast detection, adaptive throttling, read receipt management, and automatic resumption when risk drops.
API documentation and test console are now easier to use, with examples matching real behavior.
Account warming status uses live data for more accurate scheduling.
Webhook delivery counts now accurately reflect the last 24 hours.
Free plan limits are now strictly enforced, and Pro features instantly restore when you re-subscribe.
Phone numbers and group IDs are normalized for consistent messaging.
Group and media actions are now exclusive to Pro users, aligning with plan benefits.

Bug fixes

Webhook delivery history now displays with correct pagination and accurate counts.
The AI context API documentation now shows the correct output example.

Security

Paid license validation is now performed online, closing potential offline workarounds.

v1.0.0-rc.3 June 14, 2026

This update focuses on a smoother Linux experience with a fixed launch crash and a polished installation.

Improvements

The application icon now displays correctly on Linux, and the installation has been streamlined for a more polished setup.

Bug fixes

The app now starts smoothly on Linux without crashing.

v1.0.0-rc.2 June 13, 2026

This release candidate ensures the Linux installer automatically configures sandbox permissions, so you can get started with SocialMate smoothly.

Bug fixes

The Linux installer now configures the necessary sandbox permissions for you, so the app starts without any extra steps.