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Changelog

What's new on BestRoadTrips — new features, improvements and fixes.

September 2026

  1. v1.3.1Latest

    Improving routing for roads as preperation for the next big features!

    • I am working on some really neat features and to start with that i need to rework a few things. Ill explain more later.
    • FixThe translations were broken due to an issue with the Google Translate API account
    • FeatureSuggest a place: new wizard — pick the location on the map first (country filled in automatically), see nearby places already on the site, mark parking and toilets per stop, add elevation, road quality, crowds and price, and upload up to 10 photos linked to stops.
    • FeatureRoad lines on maps now come from our own routing server, starting with Norway
    • FixRoad lines on route and pass pages load faster
    • Admin toolsSeparate test environment to try out changes before they go live
  2. v1.2.0

    Open to everyone, German and a changelog

    • FeatureShort welcome guide on your first visit explaining how the map works
    • FeatureLink previews with photo when sharing any page on WhatsApp, Facebook and others
    • FeaturePage titles and descriptions for the homepage and overview pages in all languages
    • FixFixed a background issue.
    • FeatureSubmit suggestions without logging in
    • FeatureLeave ratings without logging in (with rate limiting against abuse)
    • Feature"Possibly closed" marker per stop, also shown on the homepage map for closed/ferry segments
    • Featureadded buttons for Booking.com, Viator.com and Getyourguide.com so you can book hotels and attractions closeby.
    • SecurityPassword reset flow added
    • SecurityRate limiting on login attempts
    • SecuritySession-handling security fix
    • SecurityStricter access checks on management functions
    • SecurityAdded 2FA option for users
    • Securityadded 2FA to the administration panel.
    • LanguageGerman added as a fourth language
    • FeatureSystem emails now sent in the visitor's language
    • FeatureRich snippets for better search-engine previews (Open Graph/Twitter cards, structured data)
    • Admin toolsFixed per-page analytics tracking
    • Admin toolsBuilt a standalone analytics dashboard (monthly view, KPIs, trends, breakdown by content type and country)
    • FeatureChangelog page with a "what's new" bar at the top of the site

August 2026

  1. v1.1.0

    Summer break

    • No changes were released in August.

July 2026

  1. v1.0.4

    More Lofoten and photo books

    • ContentAdditional Lofoten-area content and photo fixes
    • FeaturePhoto book banner added
  2. v1.0.3

    Hikes, tours and Lofoten

    • FeatureHike and tour categories added to the suggestion wizard and attractions
    • Feature"Possibly closed" marker extended to individual hike/route stops
    • ContentSeveral new attractions added around Lofoten, Norway
  3. v1.0.2

    Driven list, sorting and faster maps

    • Feature"Driven" list with tabs; route km and pass km tracked separately
    • FeatureAlpine Explorer achievement; distance shown on profile and detail pages
    • Admin toolsConvert content between types (passes/routes/circuits) directly in admin
    • Feature"Possibly closed" toggle for mountain passes
    • FeatureSort by rating or elevation for passes, routes, and attractions; rating badges shown on cards
    • Admin tools"Add new" page now matches "Edit" (all fields available)
    • FixFaster map lines through server-side route caching
    • FixClearer map lines and markers
    • Admin toolsSearch added to the admin stops editor
    • SecurityAutomatic logout on an expired session
    • ContentNürburgring added as the first circuit
    • FeatureWatermark added to uploaded photos
    • FeatureSocial links (Instagram, Facebook) added to the footer
  4. v1.0.1

    Reviews, profiles, Spanish and circuits

    • FeatureUser reviews — stars, road quality, and crowd level
    • FeatureProfile settings: change avatar, username, and password
    • Admin toolsAdmin dashboard with user overview and a link to Google Analytics
    • LanguageSpanish added as a third language
    • FeatureCountry, duration, verdict, and all overview pages fully translated
    • FeatureNew content type: Circuits (race tracks)
    • ContentAbout, privacy, and disclaimer pages added
    • FeatureContact form added
    • FixVarious map, routing, and profile-photo fixes

May 2026

  1. v1.0.0

    Launch

    • Initial version developed and put online
    • FixVarious stability and reliability fixes found after going live