Plain Tools

Changelog

Recent Plain Tools updates. This page lists shipped changes only, with links to the most relevant pages.

2026-03-06

Homepage and tools discoverability polish

Improved homepage routing clarity, trust visibility, and stronger internal linking from core hubs.

  • Added clearer homepage paths to tools, guides, comparisons, and status checks.
  • Improved trust messaging and free-tier clarity without adding marketing clutter.
  • Expanded tool-page related links and visible breadcrumbs for better UX and crawl depth.

2026-03-05

Structured data and metadata coverage expansion

Extended JSON-LD support and metadata consistency across homepage, hubs, and custom tool pages.

  • Added reusable schema helpers and applied them to key pages.
  • Improved SoftwareApplication / WebPage / FAQ coverage where content supports it.
  • Kept schema factual with no ratings or synthetic trust claims.

2026-03-04

Navigation and routing stability updates

Tightened canonical routing and improved shell consistency across core public routes.

  • Cleaned duplicated route paths and reinforced canonical destinations.
  • Improved cross-section linking between tools, learn, compare, and support pages.
  • Addressed UX regressions reported during external audit review.