Development Log

Track all the latest improvements and changes on XFOX.

December 2025 Improvements
New Features
22/12/2025
Advanced User Management:
  • Added detailed tracking for IP & Device/Browser info in the admin user list.
  • Implemented Edit User functionality: Admins can now update names, emails, and reset passwords.
  • Added Delete User capability for complete account management.
22/12/2025
Security Hardening:
  • Smart Anti-Spam: Registration now blocks disposable emails and enforces valid, major email providers (Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
  • Name Validation: Implemented strict checks to prevent random/junk username registrations.
22/12/2025
Launched new Pricing Page with responsive design and updated Plan details (Free & Premium tiers).
22/12/2025
Notification System Implemented:
  • Added a notification bell icon to the header with a real-time unread badge.
  • Developed an admin panel interface to publish global announcements (info, success, warning, danger types).
  • Added support for custom images/logos in notifications.
  • Implemented a responsive dropdown design for viewing notifications.
UI/UX Improvements
22/12/2025
Visual Polish:
  • Replaced Admin text button with a custom Admin Icon in the header (auto-adapts to Dark Mode).
  • Updated Development Log to full-width formatting for optimal readability on all devices.
  • Corrected padding issues in the Admin Dashboard for a cleaner layout.
22/12/2025
Modern Layout Refresh:
  • Updated the main container to Full Width (100%) for a more expansive and modern look.
  • Unified design for Header Icons (Dark Mode & Notification): fixed 40px circular touch targets with subtle hover effects.
  • Refined mobile responsiveness: optimized navbar button spacing and padding to prevent overflows.
21/12/2025
Optimized Admin Mobile Experience: Improved visibility of admin action buttons on smaller screens.
Fixes
22/12/2025
Resolved critical HTTP 500 Errors in the admin dashboard and fixed database setup scripts.
Previous Updates
19/12/2025
Added Cloudflare Turnstile bot protection to the registration process for enhanced security.
19/12/2025
Created the Development Log (this page) to keep our users informed about platform updates.
Changes & Improvements
19/12/2025
Optimized Logo visibility: increased size on Desktop for better branding and adjusted for mobile.
19/12/2025
Refined Mobile Navbar: Improved spacing between logo and action buttons, fixed theme toggle icon scaling.
19/12/2025
Enhanced Apps Menu: Fixed mobile dropdown behavior and matching premium dark theme.
18/12/2025
Migrated all static blog content to a Dynamic Database System.
18/12/2025
Implemented SEO-Friendly URL structure: articles are now accessible via clean slugs (e.g., xfox.net/article-slug).
18/12/2025
Increased main page container width to 1350px for a more spacious and modern layout.
More exciting updates coming soon...