Changelog

Track every update to PeerChat. New features, improvements, and bug fixes — all in one place.

v2.1.0April 4, 2026Latest

Admin Analytics Dashboard

Major update with a new analytics dashboard for workspace admins, plus improved compliance tooling.

  • FeatureAdmin analytics dashboard with user activity heatmaps, channel engagement metrics, and exportable compliance reports
  • FeatureCustom message retention policies per channel with automated archival to S3-compatible storage
  • FeatureLDAP group sync with automatic channel membership management
  • ImprovementReduced memory usage by 35% on self-hosted deployments through optimised WebSocket connection pooling
  • ImprovementFile upload progress indicator now shows accurate per-file progress for batch uploads
  • FixFixed an issue where push notifications were delayed by up to 30 seconds on certain Android devices
  • FixResolved a race condition in thread replies that could cause messages to appear out of order
v2.0.0February 15, 2026

PeerChat 2.0 - Enterprise Ready

A ground-up rebuild of our core messaging engine with end-to-end encryption, federation support, and a redesigned mobile experience.

  • FeatureEnd-to-end encryption for direct messages and private channels using the Signal Protocol
  • FeatureFederation support allowing multiple PeerChat instances to communicate across organisations
  • FeatureCompletely redesigned mobile apps for iOS and Android with offline message drafting
  • FeatureBuilt-in audit log viewer with advanced filtering, search, and CSV/JSON export for compliance teams
  • ImprovementNew message rendering engine delivers 3x faster scroll performance in channels with 100k+ messages
  • ImprovementDark mode refined across all platforms for consistent visual experience
  • FixFixed critical memory leak in the desktop app that occurred after 48+ hours of continuous use
v1.5.0November 28, 2025

Video Calling and Integrations

Introducing built-in video calling, screen sharing, and a new integrations marketplace.

  • FeatureBuilt-in video and audio calling with support for up to 50 participants, no external service required
  • FeatureScreen sharing with annotation tools and remote control capability
  • FeatureIntegrations marketplace with connectors for Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and custom webhooks
  • ImprovementSearch now indexes file contents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX) for full-text search across all shared documents
  • ImprovementEmoji reactions panel redesigned with recently used, custom emoji upload, and skin tone selection
  • FixFixed notification sound not playing on Safari when the tab was in the background
  • FixResolved an issue where @all mentions were not respecting Do Not Disturb settings
v1.0.0August 12, 2025

Initial Release

The first stable release of PeerChat. Self-hosted team communication built for Indian regulated industries.

  • FeatureReal-time messaging with channels, direct messages, and threads
  • FeatureFile sharing with drag-and-drop, image previews, and configurable storage backends
  • FeatureRole-based access control with admin, moderator, and member roles
  • FeatureSAML 2.0 and OAuth 2.0 SSO integration for enterprise identity providers
  • FeatureHelm chart and Docker Compose deployment options with comprehensive setup documentation
  • ImprovementOptimised for deployment on Indian cloud providers (AWS Mumbai, GCP Asia-South1, Azure Central India)
  • FixVarious stability fixes from the beta programme