Changelog
A complete history of every update to the Algarve Circle platform.
Restaurants now have dedicated menu, cuisine, reservation and signature-dish info on their business page. Izzy's, Austa, Julia's, Matt's Bar and Cooper's are already updated.
Data API expanded — faster content updates and new tools for managing the platform behind the scenes.
Front-end admin panel — manage users, tiers, subscriptions, and notes without touching WP admin.
Taxonomy archive pages — click any category, feature, or tag to see all matching results in a clean grid.
Changelog page launched — a full timeline of every platform update, grouped by version.
About page rebuilt — live platform stats, news previews, feature requests, and changelog all in one place.
Search results show "Serves Vilamoura" labels to explain why nearby businesses appear.
Recent searches remembered — your last searches appear as clickable chips for quick access.
Search now understands location — results for "Vilamoura" show local businesses first, with nearby options clearly labelled.
Collection card images now always fill the card — no more white gaps.
Collections page redesigned — new card layout with preview images showing what is inside each collection.
Founder upgrade flow — Pro users can now upgrade to Founder directly from the pricing page.
Pricing page redesigned — clearly compare Free, Pro, and Founder plans with upgrade flows built in.
For Users page now shows live category counts with clickable browse links.
New For Business and For Users pages — learn what Algarve Circle offers with live stats and category browsing.
Data store buttons now work on collection and destination pages too.
Favourite and like counts now update instantly without page reload.
Like, favourite, and bookmark buttons redesigned — faster, smoother, and available across more pages.
Share buttons added to all business, event, and promotion pages.
Owner card on business pages redesigned — shows online status and tier badge.
Business pages now show similar listings, a "managed by" owner card, and share buttons.
Consistent avatar styling — your profile photo or initials look the same everywhere.
Email verified badge now appears next to verified users across the platform.
Design system unified — consistent colours, icons, and styling across every page for a cleaner, more polished experience.
Added "Popular", "Recommended", and "Locally Loved" badges to search results.
Search results now show business logos, stats, and social proof signals.
Search results page redesigned — results grouped by type with filterable tabs, location pills, and richer result cards.
Billing page now shows your exact renewal date and any active discount codes.
Subscription and billing page rebuilt — view your plan details, manage payments, and see your Stripe subscription status in real time.
Dashboard now shows your tier badge next to the menu — always know your plan status.
Added quick-add buttons to the dashboard menu — create events and promotions in one click.
Dashboard menu redesigned — collapsible sections, content counts, business shortcuts, and quick-add buttons.
Counter badges added to mobile menu — see your favourites and likes count at a glance.
Mobile menu redesigned with iOS-style grid layout and quick access icons.
New site-wide navigation — redesigned header with mobile-friendly menu, quick search, and profile access.
Multi-word search now finds results matching all your search terms, not just one.
Search improvements — find what you are looking for faster with improved relevance and accuracy.
Collection pages show a preview strip of images from the content inside.
Collections introduced — hand-picked guides grouping the best businesses, events, and deals by theme.
Added atmosphere and interest tags to destinations — find your perfect vibe.
Destination pages show all businesses, events, and promotions for that location.
Destinations section launched — explore the Algarve by region with curated profiles for towns and beaches.
Founders get lifetime price lock — your rate never increases.
Founder concierge setup — we help you build your profile from scratch.
Added Founder's Offer
WhatsApp support link added across the platform — get help anytime.
Platform is online.
Recurring events — set up weekly, monthly, or custom repeat schedules.
Add events directly from your dashboard — set dates, choose recurrence, and connect to your business profile.
Business image uploads now auto-optimise for faster page loads.
Add your business in minutes — new streamlined form with image upload, category selection, and location picker.
Pro businesses display an indigo badge to stand out in search results.
Founder businesses now display a gold badge on their listing.
Business ranking system introduced — Pro and Founder businesses appear higher in search results and listings.
Email notifications when your subscription is renewed or cancelled.
Automatic subscription management — upgrades and downgrades are now handled instantly when your payment status changes.
Secure checkout powered by Stripe — your payment details never touch our servers.
Pro subscriptions are live — upgrade monthly or annually to unlock unlimited events, promotions, and priority ranking.
Filter businesses by features like pet-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and ocean view.
Advanced filtering added to businesses and events — search by location, category, features, and more.
Updates section lets businesses post news, menu changes, and announcements.
Promotions now support expiry dates and discount codes.
Promotions and Updates launched — businesses can now share deals and news with their audience.
Online status indicators — see which business owners are active on the platform.
Your dashboard is here — see your profile, content counts, and subscription status at a glance.
Hot links let businesses showcase their most important external links.
Gallery uploads support drag-and-drop reordering.
Smart Assets introduced — businesses can now manage contact profiles, locations, galleries, and hot links from their dashboard.
Event pages now show connected business details and location on a map.
Events section launched — discover local events with dates, categories, and recurring schedules.
Recently viewed list — easily find businesses and events you browsed earlier.
Save what you love — favourites, likes, going, interested, visited, and want-to-go lists are live.
Profile settings page — update your name, email, and profile photo.
Password reset flow with secure email link.
Account registration and login with email verification — create your free account in seconds.
Added town and region selection for every business listing.
Business profiles now support opening hours, phone numbers, and website links.
Business listings launched — browse local businesses by category, features, and location.
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages published.
Added support for multiple business categories — list your business under more than one category.
Platform foundations laid — the core infrastructure behind Algarve Circle is in place.