Current as of Jun 01, 2026

Changelogs

Stay updated with the latest changes and improvements. This section outlines all recent updates to enhance your experience.

iOS Bug Fixes & Link/Text Sharing

Several iOS issues resolved and a new link/text sharing feature introduced.

Jan, 2024

This update focuses on fixing iOS-specific issues and introduces a new sharing capability accessible from both the app and the website.

Added
  • Custom Link or Text Share feature — any URL using the appilix-share:// custom scheme will trigger a native share popup for sharing links or text from your website or navigation menu.
Fixed
  • Status bar background color and icon color not changing correctly in iOS App — resolved.
  • Error page appearing unexpectedly in iOS App — resolved.
  • File download notification was unreliable, especially on iOS — replaced with an in-app popup notification shown when a download starts or finishes.

Navigation Drawer, App Bar & Push Notification Upgrades

New customization functionalities added across several modules.

Dec, 2023

This update expands the visual customization available in the Navigation Drawer and App Bar, while also adding targeted push notification capabilities.

Improved
  • Navigation Drawer background color, menu item text color, and icon color are now all customizable.
  • App Bar title font size can now be modified.
  • Push Notifications can now be sent to all app users or targeted to a specific user.
  • Push Notification API added — send notifications dynamically from your website based on real-time events.
Fixed
  • Push Notifications not being received in iOS when the app was terminated by the OS or user — resolved.

iOS Permission Descriptions & Compatibility Bug Fixes

iOS app backend settings expanded and compatibility issues resolved.

Nov, 2023

This update adds backend-level iOS permission messages required by Apple and fixes two compatibility bugs affecting certain websites and notification behavior.

Added
  • Camera Usage Description — the message shown to users when the app requests camera access (Info.plist).
  • Microphone Usage Description — the message shown to users when the app requests microphone access (Info.plist).
  • Location Usage Description — the message shown to users when the app requests location access (Info.plist).
Fixed
  • Websites using caching technology with screen-size-dependent elements were sometimes rendering incorrectly — resolved.
  • Receiving a new push notification was previously removing the previous one from the tray — all notifications now accumulate until cleared or actioned.

Custom Notification Icon & Adaptive App Logo

Improvements to app logo technology and notification icon customization.

Oct, 2023

This update modernizes how the app logo adapts to device themes and gives you control over the notification icon appearance.

Improved
  • Custom one-colored notification icon can now be uploaded — displayed in the Android status bar when a notification is received.
  • Android App Logo now uses Adaptive Icon technology — automatically displays as squared or circular based on the device theme. All new builds include this, and rebuilding existing apps will also apply it.

iOS Launch, App Bar, Navigation Drawer & More

Major feature expansion — iOS support goes live alongside several new modules and enhancements.

Sep, 2023

This is a landmark update. Appilix officially launches iOS app support, and several powerful new native modules are introduced to give apps a complete native look and feel.

Added
  • iOS subscription plan is now live — convert your website into an iOS app and publish it to the App Store.
  • App Bar module — a customizable toolbar displayed at the top of the app.
  • Navigation Drawer module — a slide-out navigation menu for quick access to key sections of your app.
  • Custom CSS & JS module — inject custom styles and scripts that run only within the app for extra customization.
Improved
  • Popup window support added — required for websites that rely on popup-based interactions.
  • App Specific Password upload method added for iOS IPA submissions where automatic upload is restricted by Apple Developer Account security settings.
  • Exit App Confirmation on Double Back Press — shows a confirmation popup to prevent accidental exits.

File Download Fixes & Ad/Loader Customization

Bug fixes and new customization settings for file downloads, ads, and the error screen.

Aug, 2023

This update addresses file download edge cases and expands customization for banner ads and error screen interactions.

Improved
  • In-App File Download technique improved with more advanced tools for handling downloads reliably.
  • AdMob Banner Ad position can now be set to display over or below the web content.
  • Error screen "Try Again" button text is now customizable.
Fixed
  • Files in blob format were failing to download — resolved.

Bottom Navigation, Integration Modules & App Stability

New integration module system introduced along with several app stability fixes.

Jul, 2023

This update introduces the Bottom Navigation module and the Integration Module system, alongside key fixes for third-party link handling, file downloads, and rendering compatibility.

Added
  • Bottom Navigation module — display a quick navigation menu at the bottom of the app for improved user experience.
  • Integration Modules system — a unified way to control advanced features like Splash Screen, Push Notification, AdMob, and more from the dashboard.
Improved
  • Allow Text Selection setting added — enable or disable text selection and copying within the app.
  • Allow Screenshot/Screen Recording setting added — enable or disable screen capture when the app is open.
  • Hybrid Composition enabled to make app usage smoother overall.
  • Disallowed sites list updated — Facebook, WhatsApp, and similar links now correctly open in their default apps or the device browser.
Fixed
  • File downloading issues on apps where login is required before downloading — resolved.
  • Mixed Content Mode added to fix loading for sites that serve resources over HTTP while using HTTPS.

Major Platform Rebuild — Faster Apps & New Settings

The entire Appilix system has been rebuilt with the latest technologies, bringing significantly faster apps and new customization features.

Jun, 2023

This is a foundational rebuild of the Appilix platform. Apps are now as fast as their underlying websites, and a suite of new customization options has been introduced.

Added
  • Splash Screen Background Image — set a background image on the splash screen for a more polished first impression.
  • App Orientation control — force the app to run in portrait or landscape mode.
  • Fullscreen App mode — run the app without a visible status bar.
  • Content Zooming — allow users to pinch-to-zoom the app content.
  • In-App File Downloading — download files directly inside the app without redirecting to the browser.
Improved
  • App loading speed dramatically improved — apps now load as fast as the underlying website. Note: app build time has been increased to 10 minutes to accommodate this improvement.
  • Entire app rebuilt using the latest and most up-to-date libraries and SDK.

Push Notifications & AdMob Banner Ads

New features added to reach more users and generate revenue from ads.

Aug, 2021

This update introduces two major new integration modules — push notifications and ad monetization — expanding the platform's core capabilities.

Added
  • Firebase Push Notification module — send push notifications to all app users without any limitations using Firebase.
  • AdMob Banner Ads module — display your own AdMob banner ads in the app to generate revenue when users interact with them.

Appilix Expands to All Websites

Appilix changed its vision to support all public websites, not just WordPress.

Jun, 2021

In this update, Appilix broadened its scope beyond WordPress. Any public website can now be converted into an Android app — simply enter your website URL, choose an app name, upload a logo, and build your app for Google Play Store.

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