📌 Changelog
SEO On: AI Blog Post Builder changelog for merchants who wants a regularly-updated product.
June 2026
July 4th "Happy 250th" Sale
To mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, we ran a limited-time sale for merchants on the Free plan. A promotional banner on the Dashboard let merchants pick a plan (Pro or Advanced) and a term (3 or 6 months) to unlock discounted monthly pricing, with a one-click path straight to checkout. The banner could be collapsed to a compact tagline and ran through July 7, 2026.
AI Credits Now Reset on a Rolling 30-Day Cycle
Previously, AI credits refreshed at the start of each calendar month, which meant a merchant who upgraded late in the month waited only a short time for the next reset. Credits now renew on a rolling 30-day window from your last reset, giving every merchant a consistent, full cycle of credits no matter when they start.
Other Improvements
- Added YouTube as a social link option on Author Profiles, alongside the existing networks.
- More reliable blog image generation — improved handling of image data so posts finish generating smoothly even when an image request has an issue.
- Article search in Content Manager now matches on post titles for faster, more precise results.
Bug fixes
Fixed blog scheduling so posts with a future publish date are handled correctly.
May 2026
Upgraded AI Engine
We moved the blog AI writer and AI assistant onto a new unified AI engine. This delivers more consistent, reliable content generation across every writing and image feature in the app — fewer interruptions, steadier quality, and a smoother experience whether you're drafting a full post or getting inline help.
Exclude Issues from Your SEO Score
Not every SEO recommendation applies to every post. You can now exclude a specific audit check so it no longer counts against your SEO score — either for a single article or across your whole store. This keeps your score focused on the issues that actually matter to your content.
Other Improvements
- AI chatbot content is now translated into more languages for a more localized experience.
- Product Card element improvements — better handling of additional images and smoother animations.
Bug fixes
Corrected the wording of the H1 tag warning message and resolved minor content-parsing issues.
April 2026
Export Your Blog Posts
Merchants can now export their blog posts out of the app — useful for backups, reporting, or moving content between systems. Your published work is no longer locked in; you can take it with you whenever you need it.
Other Improvements
- Collapse and expand the Table of Contents directly in the editor for a cleaner writing view.
- Added Turkish to the AI writer and AI assistant, expanding language support for content generation.
- Optimize images directly within the editor to keep posts fast-loading without leaving your writing flow.
- More reliable image and file uploads in the editor.
Bug fixes
Fixed the file upload modal, embedded image links, related-post display when an image fails to load, product link handling, the video upload warning modal, tag search, and blog preview from the editor.
March 2026
AI Audit Fix — Auto-fix SEO Issues via AI
SEO audit would flag issues like missing keywords in meta titles or subheadings, but merchants had to manually fix each one. The new AI Audit Fix feature automatically applies SEO corrections — keyword insertion, meta tag optimization, URL handle improvements — using AI chains, saving significant time when optimizing multiple posts.
YouTube Subtitle Extraction Improvements
YouTube to Blog relied on caption availability, which sometimes failed for videos with auto-generated subtitles. Improved extraction logic now handles more subtitle formats, making YouTube-to-blog conversion more reliable for a wider range of videos.
Other Improvements
- Stable URL handle input with prefix alignment for better editing experience.
- Seasonal effects (Snowfall) management improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed URL prefix display issues in editor, minor styling inconsistencies in blog list view.
February 2026
ChatGPT 5.2 Model Support
Added support for ChatGPT 5.2 as an AI model option, giving merchants access to the latest language model capabilities for blog content generation with improved writing quality and factual accuracy.
PDF Library & Knowledge Base
Merchants can now upload PDF documents as reference material for AI blog generation. The knowledge base system indexes uploaded files so AI can reference your product catalogs, brand guidelines, or industry reports when writing — producing content that's more aligned with your business.
Product Selection for AI Generation
When generating blog content, merchants can now select specific products from their store to reference. The AI uses product details (titles, descriptions, features) to create more relevant, product-focused content that naturally supports your catalog.
Other Improvements
- Editor logging functionality for better debugging and support.
- Feature request system version updates.
- Enhanced SEO prompts with detailed word counting guidelines.
Bug fixes
Fixed image generation credit counting issues, SEO banner display inconsistencies, and blog list rendering edge cases.
January 2026
Featured Image AI Generation
GenAI Blog now automatically generates a featured image for each blog post using AI (Replicate). No more searching stock photo sites — the AI creates a unique image tailored to your blog topic, which is uploaded directly to Shopify Files.
AI Model Selection — GPT-5.1 Default
Updated the default AI model to GPT-5.1 for improved content quality. Merchants can also choose Claude 3.7 Sonnet for different writing styles. Credit costs vary by model.
YouTube to Blog Improvements
Enhanced YouTube video processing with better subtitle URL extraction and parsing. More videos are now compatible with the YouTube-to-blog conversion tool.
Other Improvements
- Improved i18n translations across the app.
- Feature request system rebuilt with npm package.
- Dashboard AI assistant integration started.
- Blog generation step-by-step progress indicators.
Bug fixes
Fixed main keyword saving issues, author display problems, GenAI blog generation error handling, blog creation edge cases, and credit deduction inconsistencies.
December 2025
Event Countdown Element
A new Advanced editor element that lets merchants add interactive countdown timers to blog posts — perfect for product launches, sales events, or seasonal promotions. Fully customizable with date, colors, and styling options.
Snowfall & Seasonal Effects
Added seasonal visual effects that merchants can enable on their blog: Snowfall for winter/Christmas, Falling Leaves for autumn, and Floating Hearts for Valentine's. Each effect is customizable for color, speed, and density.
Other Improvements
- Improved GPT model performance and response formatting.
- Blog unpublish flow improvements.
- Video embed fixes for better compatibility.
- Word break handling in blog content.
Bug fixes
Fixed embed video display issues, credit not reducing for shops created before pricing, related keyword display, and word break problems in rendered content.
November 2025
AI Summary (TL;DR)
Merchants can now generate AI-powered summaries for each blog post. Summaries support multiple languages, can be generated in bulk for all posts, and are displayed via a theme block on the storefront. Readers can vote (thumbs up/down) on summary quality. Auto-summary triggers when a post is first published on paid plans.
Google Analytics V2
Complete rebuild of the Analytics integration. Connect your Google Analytics 4 property via OAuth, then view traffic overview (page views, sessions, users, bounce rate), assisted revenue attribution, and per-article performance — all directly within the app. Includes date range filtering and data sync status.
BFCM Sale Campaign
Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotional bundles for merchants: special pricing packages with bundled credits (Dropshipper SEO kit, Growth Merchant SEO kit). Includes DevZone tools for the support team to manage BFCM subscriptions.
GenAI Blog v2 Development (Preview)
Started development of the next-generation AI blog writer using LangGraph for streaming, multi-step content generation. Preview available in staging with improved outline planning and section-by-section writing.
Other Improvements
- Improved UX for editor element interactions.
- SEO banner display logic refinements.
- BFCM edge case handling for plan transitions.
- Knowledge base integration with GenAI Blog started.
- IP-based rate limiting for AI Summary voting.
- Related blog summary count management per shop.
Bug fixes
Fixed downgrade flow issues, element display after free plan transition, AI credit allocation for BFCM plans, Pro plan FAQs element in GenAI, and can't-downgrade edge case.
October 2025
Revamped Settings Page
Complete redesign of the Settings page with multi-language support (11 languages including English, Vietnamese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, and Chinese). Settings are now organized into clear sections: General, Writing, Structured Data, and Effects.
Element Plan Categorization — Advanced vs Legacy
Clarified the element system by splitting into distinct categories: Basic elements (available on all plans), Legacy elements (available on all plans), and Advanced elements (Pro/Advanced plans only — Recipe, Image Compare, Event Countdown). This makes the plan value proposition clearer.
Image Compare Element
A new Advanced element that lets merchants place two images side-by-side with a draggable slider for comparison — ideal for before/after shots, product comparisons, or visual storytelling.
Banner Promotions System
Added a promotional banner system within the app for announcing features, sales, and updates to merchants.
Other Improvements
- Log events system for better analytics and debugging.
- Content file retrieval improvements.
- Credit update workflow refinements.
- Legacy plan feature access fixes.
- UX improvements for the editor interface.
Bug fixes
Fixed out-of-credits function errors, legacy element display on Pro plan, AI translate exclusion for free plan, and editor element interaction bugs.
September 2025
FAQs AI Generation
Merchants can now auto-generate FAQ sections for blog posts using AI. The generated FAQs are formatted as a proper FAQ element with structured data (FAQ schema) for Google rich snippets. This helps blog posts appear with expandable Q&A directly in search results.
Image Compare Element (Live)
The Image Compare element went live — allows drag-to-compare between two images. Used for product before/after, feature comparisons, or visual storytelling within blog posts.
Cancel Subscription Flow
Added a proper subscription cancellation flow with confirmation and feedback collection, improving the billing experience for merchants who need to downgrade.
Content Protection Settings
New settings to protect blog content from unauthorized copying — configurable per shop.
Post Information Theme Block
A new theme block that displays post metadata on the storefront: reading time, word count, published date, and category. Available in 3 design styles with full customization options.
Other Improvements
- Table of Contents element improvements.
- UX refinements across editor interactions.
- Credit workflow improvements for plan changes.
- Charge workflow fixes.
- Sidebar ads development started.
- Cost optimization for AI operations.
- DevZone sidebar file management.
Bug fixes
Fixed legacy plan access issues, autosave edge cases, editor bugs, and SEO analysis nofollow handling.
August 2025
Sidebar Ads
Merchants can now create and manage promotional ads that appear in the blog sidebar. Create ads with images, links, and positioning controls. Toggle ads active/inactive and preview how they appear on the storefront via a theme block.
Image Element Rework
Completely rebuilt the Image element in the editor — improved image handling, better alt text management, and enhanced caption support with gallery-style layouts.
Password-Protected Blog Elements
Added password protection capability for specific blog elements — useful for exclusive content or member-only sections.
Custom CSS for Elements
Merchants can now add custom CSS to individual editor elements, giving advanced users fine-grained control over how elements appear on the storefront.
$1 First Month Promotion
Launched a promotional offer allowing new merchants to try paid plans for just $1 for the first month.
Other Improvements
- Section element improvements for content organization.
- Image width optimization across elements.
- Ads integration within blog content.
Bug fixes
Fixed $1 promotion edge cases and staging deployment issues.
July 2025
Pricing V2 Launch
The app transitioned from free-only to a tiered pricing model: Free ($0), Basic ($9.90/mo), Pro ($24.90/mo), and Advanced ($49.90/mo). Each plan includes monthly AI credits and access to different editor element tiers. Legacy shops (installed before July 10, 2025) continue with free access to all features available before pricing.
Legacy Plan System
Shops installed before the pricing launch date get permanent free access to all pre-existing features. If a legacy shop upgrades to a paid plan and later downgrades, they return to legacy status (not free). The isLegacyPlan flag tracks eligibility.
Product Card Element
A new editor element that displays a Shopify product as a styled card — including image, title, price, and CTA button. Perfect for embedding product recommendations within blog content.
Recipe Element (Advanced)
A new Advanced element for food bloggers and recipe sites. Create structured recipe content with ingredients, instructions, cooking time, and nutrition info — automatically generates Recipe schema for Google rich snippets.
AI Image Generator Tool
A standalone tool (under Tools menu) for generating images using AI (Replicate). Enter a text prompt, generate multiple images, and they're automatically uploaded to Shopify Files. Includes generation history with sort/filter/pagination.
Product Sync V2
Improved product data synchronization from Shopify — faster sync, better handling of product variants, and more reliable data for Product and Product Card elements.
Tag Management
Enhanced tag management system for organizing blog posts. Improved tagging UI and backend sync.
Google Analytics Page
Initial GA4 analytics page with basic traffic data, preparing for the full Analytics V2 rebuild.
X (Twitter) Embed Element
New editor element to embed X (Twitter) posts directly in blog content.
SEO Analysis Limiting
Added rate limits on SEO analysis runs to manage server load and ensure fair usage.
Other Improvements
- Limit SEO analysis feature usage based on plan.
- Product detail component Shopify integration.
- Recommend feature system for suggesting features to merchants.
- Google API version updates.
- AI credit management improvements.
- Notification system improvements.
- Ads apps integration.
Bug fixes
Fixed pricing V2 edge cases, legacy plan feature access, product detail display, recipe element rendering, create blog unpublish flow, and AI generate/credit issues.
June 2025
AI Translation
Merchants can now translate blog posts into multiple languages using AI. The translation preserves formatting and editor structure while converting content — supporting the app's multi-language content strategy.
Product Detail Element
A new element showing detailed Shopify product information within blog posts — more comprehensive than the Product Card, including full descriptions, variant details, and multiple images.
Onboarding V3
Redesigned onboarding experience for new merchants — streamlined setup flow with step-by-step guidance for connecting integrations and creating the first blog post.
Updated Pricing Display
Improved pricing page UI to better communicate plan differences and value propositions.
Other Improvements
- Image width optimization settings.
- Catalan language flag fix.
- Date formatting by locale for related posts.
- AI icon improvements.
Bug fixes
Fixed AI credit issues, notification display problems, and flag display for Catalan language.
May 2025
AI Image Generation in Editor
Integrated AI image generation directly into the blog editor — merchants can generate images without leaving the writing flow. Powered by Replicate with Lottie animation loading states.
Unsplash Image Integration
Added Unsplash as an image source within the editor, giving merchants access to thousands of free, high-quality stock photos.
Google Maps Element
New editor element for embedding Google Maps locations — useful for local businesses, store locations, or travel blog posts.
Element Compare Table
A new element for creating comparison tables — useful for product comparisons, feature matrices, or pros/cons analysis within blog posts.
Other Improvements
- Reader-to-purchase analytics tracking.
- API improvements for speed optimization.
- Image optimization within the editor.
April 2025
Keyword Density Analysis
Advanced keyword analysis tool that measures how frequently your target keyword appears in the content. Helps merchants optimize keyword placement without over-stuffing — a key SEO ranking factor.
Clone Blog Post
Added the ability to duplicate an existing blog post — creating an exact copy with all content, settings, and SEO configurations. Saves time when creating similar content or templates.
Content Overview Tab
New tab in the editor left panel showing a structured overview of the blog post's content hierarchy, making it easier to manage long-form content.
Version History Improvements
Enhanced the version history system with save-first-article-version behavior, ensuring the initial draft is always preserved for comparison.
Other Improvements
- Web worker-based SEO analysis for improved editor performance.
- Save-changed detection improvements.
- Warning banner system for important notifications.
- Author block CSS and avatar fixes.
Bug fixes
Fixed restore article edge cases, CSP (Content Security Policy) issues, author block rendering, text-and-text element line breaks, and dynamic product element display.
March 2025
Element Tab Reorganization
Restructured the editor's element panel with clearer categorization: Basic, Legacy, Advanced, and New elements. Each category is visually distinct, making it easier to find the right content block.
Hidden Tags & Content Protection
Improved handling of hidden HTML tags when importing content from external sources. Non-display elements are properly preserved during HTML-to-editor conversion.
Other Improvements
- Content overview clean-up.
- Firebase configuration updates.
- GitLab CI improvements for Shopify extension deployment.
Bug fixes
Fixed article creation with deleted blog, minor CSS issues in author block, and editor element tab switching.
February 2025
Image Element V2
Complete rework of the Image element — improved image handling, resizing, alt text management, and caption support. The new image element is more reliable and offers better control over image display.
Product Element V2
Enhanced Product element with better Shopify product data integration, improved layout options, and more customizable display settings.
Keyword Density Feature (Development)
Started development of the keyword density analysis feature with web worker-based processing for non-blocking editor performance.
Blog Cloning
Development of blog post cloning/duplication capability.
Other Improvements
- isSaveChanged detection improvements.
- Preview blog proxy improvements.
- Author meta fields sync.
Bug fixes
Fixed DevZone issues, preview proxy caching, various hotfixes for blog stability.
January 2025
Feature Request System
Merchants can now submit feature requests directly within the app. Requests can be liked/voted by other merchants, helping the team prioritize development based on real user demand.
Language Picker & Translation
Added a language picker for blog posts, enabling merchants to create and manage content in multiple languages. Translation workflow between languages.
Related Keywords
Keyword research enhancement — when analyzing a keyword, the system now suggests related keywords from Google Ads API data. Helps merchants discover content opportunities they may have missed.
Google Keyword Suggestions
Full integration with Google Ads API for keyword research: search volume data, competition metrics, and keyword suggestions filtered by language and geographic region.
Other Improvements
- Locked/hidden feature management for plan-based access control.
- Collection support for related keywords.
- Clarity tag integration for analytics.
- Chart components for data visualization.
- Sort and filter for data views.
Bug fixes
Fixed add-product-for-collection issues, related keyword adding, feature image upload, and various staging bugs.
December 2024
Version History & Autosave
Blog posts now automatically save at regular intervals, preventing content loss. Each save creates a version that can be restored later. The version manager shows a list of all saved versions with timestamps, allowing merchants to compare and revert to any previous state.
Undo/Redo System
Full undo/redo support in the blog editor — integrated at the EditorJS level with custom history management. Merchants can step through their editing history with Ctrl+Z/Ctrl+Y.
Call-out Banner Element
A new editor element for creating eye-catching banners within blog content — useful for promotions, important announcements, or highlighting key information.
Author Schema (Structured Data)
Blog posts now include author schema markup (JSON-LD), helping search engines understand who wrote the content. Improves visibility in Google's Knowledge Panel and author-related search features.
Custom HTML Element
Merchants can now embed arbitrary HTML within blog posts — for custom widgets, third-party embeds, or advanced layouts that go beyond the standard element library.
What's News Feed
An in-app news feed showing the latest updates, feature releases, and announcements from the development team.
Editor Elements Big Update
Major expansion of the editor element library with new blocks, improved existing elements, and better drag-and-drop behavior. This update significantly expanded the editor's capabilities.
Related Blogs Element
A new element that displays related blog posts within content — encouraging readers to explore more of the merchant's blog and improving internal linking.
Onboarding Experience V2
Improved onboarding flow with interactive guidance, helping new merchants set up the app and create their first blog post more efficiently.
Other Improvements
- Read-only mode for published posts.
- CTA element improvements.
- SEO checklist revisions.
- BigQuery shop sync command.
- Custom CSS support.
Bug fixes
Fixed editor highlight issues, various element rendering bugs, and onboarding flow edge cases.
November 2024
Autosave System
Foundational autosave system built — automatically saves blog content at configured intervals. This was the beginning of the version management system that launched fully in December.
Editor Skeleton Loading
Added skeleton loading states for the blog editor, improving perceived performance when loading heavy posts with many elements.
Version Manager
The version management system for tracking blog post edits over time — view history, compare versions, and restore previous states.
Other Improvements
- BFS (Blog Frontend System) v3 improvements.
- Editor behavior improvements.
October 2024
Big Update — Editor Elements Expansion
A landmark update that dramatically expanded the editor's element library. Added multiple new content blocks including: dynamic product references, color picker, collections support, image gallery, table of content improvements, CTA buttons, and video elements. This update transformed the editor from a basic text editor into a full-featured content builder.
Blog AI Assist
Inline AI writing assistance within the editor — highlight text or place cursor, and AI can help rewrite, expand, summarize, or improve the selected content. Supports multiple languages and tones.
SEO Checklist V1
First version of the SEO checklist — a step-by-step guide within the editor showing what SEO optimizations have been completed and what's still needed for each post.
Dynamic Product Element
A new editor element that automatically pulls live product data from Shopify — title, price, images, and descriptions update dynamically when product information changes.
Color Picker & Styling
Enhanced styling capabilities across elements with a color picker for backgrounds, text colors, borders, and other visual properties.
Collections Support
Blog posts can now reference and display Shopify collections, enabling merchants to showcase groups of products within their content.
Other Improvements
- Recent blogs feature in editor.
- Load more pagination.
- EditorJS behavior improvements.
- CSS editor fixes.
September 2024
Author Management
Full author management system: create author profiles with name, avatar, bio, and social links. Assign authors to posts. Display author information on the storefront via an app block. Includes default author configuration.
Checklist Element
A new editor element for creating interactive checklists within blog posts — useful for how-to guides, task lists, and step-by-step instructions.
Media Manager
Built-in media management: upload, browse, and organize images used across blog posts. Images are stored on Shopify CDN for fast delivery.
August 2024
Blog UI V2
Major redesign of the blog listing and management interface — improved layout, better filtering, and cleaner visual design for managing multiple blog posts.
Author Profiles
Initial author profile functionality: create and edit author profiles with avatars and bios, assigning them to blog posts.
Shopify Extensions
Deployed Shopify theme extensions for blog app blocks — allowing merchants to add blog-related widgets (author info, post information, etc.) directly in their Shopify theme via the theme editor.
July 2024
Blog Editor Launch
The core blog editor went live with EditorJS as the foundation — a block-based editor supporting text formatting, headings, images, lists, quotes, and basic content blocks. This was the foundational release that all future editor features built upon.
Avada SEO Integration
Integration with the Avada SEO Suite app for cross-product SEO workflow — allowing merchants who use both apps to share SEO data and recommendations.
SEO Score System
Real-time SEO scoring for blog posts — analyzing title, meta description, keyword usage, content length, and other SEO factors. The score updates live as merchants write, providing immediate feedback on content quality.
June 2024
SEO Score & Analysis
Built the SEO analysis engine — scanning blog content for keyword density, meta description quality, URL optimization, and heading structure. Results displayed as a score with actionable suggestions.
Blog Tags & Categories
Tagging and categorization system for organizing blog posts. Tags sync with Shopify's native blog system.
Auto Publish & Scheduling
Ability to schedule blog posts for future publication — set a date and time, and the post automatically publishes to Shopify at the scheduled moment.
URL Optimization
Smart URL handle generation and optimization — automatically creating SEO-friendly slugs from post titles, with the ability to customize.
Social Metafields
Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags for blog posts — ensuring blog content displays properly when shared on social media platforms.
Other Improvements
- Date-time picker for scheduling.
- Blog sync improvements.
- Default content templates.
- Footer and summary components.
Bug fixes
Fixed auto-publish timing issues, meta description saving, URL redirect bugs, and various UI inconsistencies.
May 2024
Blog Creation & Management
Core blog creation system: create, edit, and manage blog posts with basic content editing. Sync posts to Shopify's native blog system. Includes blog grid view for managing multiple posts.
Featured Images
Support for featured images on blog posts — upload and manage the primary image that represents each post in listings and social shares.
Blog Options & Preferences
Blog-level settings: configure default options, writing preferences, and sync behavior for the Shopify blog integration.
April 2024
App Launch — Initial Release
SEO On: AI Blog Post Builder was created as a Shopify app. The initial release included:
- Shopify app foundation: Authentication, app installation flow, and Shopify Admin embedding.
- Firebase backend: Firestore database, Cloud Functions API, and Cloud Storage for media.
- Blog editor prototype: Basic Quill-based editor (later replaced by EditorJS in July).
- Blog grid view: List and manage blog posts.
- SEO score foundation: Initial SEO scanning and scoring system.
- DevZone: Internal tools for the support team.
This was the beginning — a functional but minimal blog creation tool that would grow into a full-featured AI content platform over the next two years.