Product Updates
Release Notes
Track all updates, new features, and improvements to NexTools. We're constantly adding new tools and enhancing existing ones.
v1.2.0
Latest
Category Pages & Homepage Revamp
October 27, 2024
Highlights
- •Added dynamic category pages for better tool organization
- •Revamped homepage with Featured Tool of the Week
- •Browse by Category section with tool counts
- •Improved dark mode styling - removed borders, added subtle backgrounds
- •Enhanced navigation with category links
New Features
- •Dynamic category pages at /category/[slug]
- •Category helper functions for slug generation
- •Featured Tool of the Week rotation
- •Popular Tools section (6 most-searched tools)
- •Category cards with tool counts and descriptions
- •Breadcrumb navigation on category pages
- •SEO optimization for category pages
Improvements
- •Better card styling in dark mode with bg-muted instead of borders
- •Enhanced hover states for category cards
- •Improved text contrast across themes
- •Mobile-responsive category navigation
Bug Fixes
- •Fixed Next.js 15 async params TypeScript errors
- •Fixed all React hook dependency warnings
- •Fixed ESLint errors with unescaped quotes
- •Added missing Select component
v1.1.0
Medical Tools & Food Randomizer
October 27, 2024
Highlights
- •Added 2 medical calculators for healthcare professionals
- •Food randomizer with customizable filters
- •Automatic time-based theme switching (7am-7pm)
- •Revamped footer with better organization
New Features
- •Medical Dosage Calculator - Weight-based dosing, concentration calculator, IV drip rates
- •Medical Unit Converter - Convert weight, volume, temperature, pressure
- •Food Randomizer - Cuisine, meal type, dietary restrictions, price filters
- •Automatic theme switching based on time of day
- •New Medical category with 2 tools
Improvements
- •Footer redesigned with Latest Tools, Tool of the Week, Trending
- •Added status indicators (100% Free, No Sign-Up, Private, 25 Tools)
- •Better footer layout with gradients
- •Enhanced mobile navigation
v1.0.0
Utility Tools Expansion
October 26, 2024
Highlights
- •Added 4 new utility calculators
- •Enhanced Tax Estimator with comprehensive features
- •Improved navigation with dropdown menus
- •Better tool organization by category
New Features
- •IP Subnet Calculator - IPv4 subnet information and network details
- •Gas Mileage Calculator - Fuel efficiency and trip costs
- •Random Number Generator - Numbers and strings with custom options
- •Dice Roller & Coin Flip - D4-D100 dice, coin flip, yes/no picker
- •Tax Return Estimator - 2025 tax brackets, comprehensive calculations
Improvements
- •Tax calculator redesigned to match calculator.net
- •Added tooltip help icons for better UX
- •All tools use consistent ToolLayout pattern
- •Improved ad placement across tools
v0.9.0
Initial Launch
October 25, 2024
Highlights
- •Launched NexTools with 18 free online tools
- •100% client-side processing for privacy
- •Dark mode support
- •Mobile-responsive design
New Features
- •Life & Time Tools: Weeks in Life, Age Calculator, Date Calculator
- •Image Tools: PNG to JPG, JPG to PNG, Image Compressor, Image Resizer
- •Text Tools: Word Counter, Case Converter
- •Developer Tools: Password Generator, JSON Formatter, QR Code Generator
- •Calculators: Percentage, BMI
- •Financial Tools: Tip Calculator, Salary Calculator
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