Changelog
Stay updated with the latest features, improvements, and fixes in TalkBuildr
Plan Enforcement & Widget Fixes
Downgrade enforcement now applies consistently, plus widget form improvements
Changes:
- Custom avatar and languages are now properly enforced when viewing your own chatbot after a plan downgrade
- Fixed oversized checkbox in lead capture forms inside the widget
- Widget loads without any flash of default styling on first paint
- Renamed 'Model' to 'AI Model' in chatbot settings for clarity
White-Label & Widget Customization
Full white-label support so agencies can brand the widget as their own, plus major widget polish
Changes:
- Upload a custom logo that appears in the chat header and launcher
- Remove TalkBuildr branding on paid plans
- Add custom CSS to fully style the widget to match your client's site
- Restrict widget to specific domains with the allowed domains setting
- Widget now looks great with any primary color, including light and pastel shades
- Removing a logo now updates the chat header preview instantly
- Sidebar navigation stays in place when expanding on hover
- Chatbot editor warns you before navigating away with unsaved changes
Lead Capture & Knowledge Base Improvements
Better lead capture forms, smarter knowledge base uploads, and multi-language support fixes
Changes:
- Lead capture form stays visible while the conversation continues below
- Fixed checkbox fields and email notifications for lead submissions
- Date picker and form validation improvements across lead capture
- Knowledge base PDF uploads now work reliably for all account types
- Multi-language chatbots respond in the correct language consistently
- Single-language chatbots now include a language instruction by default
Beta Launch
Full design system overhaul, streamlined onboarding, and mobile-first experience for our public beta release
Changes:
- Redesigned the entire UI with a semantic design token system for consistent styling
- Added responsive mobile sidebar with improved navigation
- Improved widget accessibility including keyboard navigation and screen reader support
- Streamlined onboarding to a simple 2-step checklist
- Fixed email unsubscribe links across all notification templates
- Disabled heavy animations on mobile and for users who prefer reduced motion
Security Hardening & Error Handling
Comprehensive security pass to protect chatbot owners and their visitors before beta launch
Changes:
- Added feature gate checks for lead capture, moderation, and webhook endpoints
- Visitors now see friendly error messages instead of technical details or plan info
- Enforced public/private chatbot visibility settings across all access points
- Fixed streaming timeout detection for more reliable chat responses
- Added loading skeletons throughout the dashboard for smoother page transitions
- Added password reset page for account recovery
Widget Polish & Brand Alignment
Visual refresh of the chat widget and dashboard with consistent brand colors and improved defaults
Changes:
- Upgraded widget design with gradient header and rounder chat bubbles
- Aligned all default colors to brand purple across the platform
- Improved revenue calculator accuracy on the pricing page
- Updated chatbot templates and CORS configuration
- Cleaned up public assets and removed unused files
Infrastructure & Reliability
Behind-the-scenes improvements to billing, performance, and dashboard reliability
Changes:
- Enabled Stripe Tax with automatic VAT collection for EU customers
- Moved server functions to Paris region for faster European response times
- Eliminated stale data after creating, updating, or deleting chatbots
- Added automatic recovery from temporary network errors during deployments
- Hardened rate limiting and origin validation on all public endpoints
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We're continuously improving TalkBuildr with new features and enhancements. Stay tuned for more updates!