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Buy Me a Coffee — Release Notes
Buy Me a Coffee — Release Notes

A summary of key updates and changes to the platform in 2024.

Updated this week

Supporters Can Now Send Video Messages(November 6, 2024)

Your supporters can now connect with you in a whole new way. In addition to leaving written messages, they can also send a video message when they send their support!

What this means for you:

  • Your supporters can now share their appreciation and encouragement face-to-face (well, almost)!

  • Video messages can make supporters feel even more involved, making their support even more special.


Unpublish and Update Your Posts Anytime (October 24, 2024)

Now, you can unpublish any live post, which will be saved as a draft. Later, you can edit and publish it again whenever you want! Make improvements or updates and keep polishing the posts until it's exactly how you want it. You don't need to delete and start from scratch!


Filter Your Membership Graph by Levels (October 17, 2024)

You can now keep track of how your membership levels are doing and see how each tier is evolving over time. Whether you're noticing a spike in new sign-ups or a drop in certain levels, this feature gives you precise, easy-to-read data to help you make smart decisions.


Everything Stays Saved, Even After a Refresh (September 27, 2024)

Whether your supporters have added their name, picked the amount, or written a thoughtful message, everything will stay right where it is—even if they accidentally refresh the page! 🙌

This makes it easier for them to complete their contribution and show their appreciation for your work. 💛


Duplicate Products in a Snap (September 11, 2024)

Do you have a bunch of similar products to add to your Shop? There is no need to start over—just hit ‘Duplicate’ to copy an item and tweak it. It's super simple and saves you a ton of time!


Support, Donate, or Tip? (August 30, 2024)

Now, you can change the word “Support” on your button to match your style! Choose from Donate, Tip, or Keep the Classic Support—it’s all up to you!

Just log in, go to the Support Settings page, edit the Button Wording, save, and you’re all set!


Localized Pricing is Live (August 21, 2024)

Now, your supporters can pay in their local currency, making it easier and more convenient for them to support you. 🙌

How to enable it? Just head over to your settings and turn on the Localized Pricing toggle! No matter where they are in the world, no more currency conversion headaches for your supporters. 🎉


Video replies are now available on the web version 💛 (August 19, 2024)

Whether they’ve bought you a coffee, subscribed to a membership, or purchased from your Shop, you can record a custom 30-second thank you message just for them!

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Head to your list of supporters, members, or customers in your Shop.

2️⃣ Pick the person you want to thank and hit Reply.

3️⃣ Select Reply with Video, record your short, heartfelt message, and hit Post!


Share Your Supporters’ Love (August 5, 2024)

We’ve made it super easy for you to show off the support you’re getting. When someone buys you a coffee, you can quickly tweet their message to your followers on X or copy the link to spread the word even further.


Your Supporters Page Just Got Better (August 2, 2024)

Now, you can easily see who’s been showing you love, with the list sorted from most recent to oldest contributions – and the best part? It loads faster than ever.


Personalize Your Thank You Messages with Text and Video! (July 25, 2024)

Now, you can add a personalized thank you message along with a heartfelt video note from your Buy Me a Coffee account. Say, thank you in a more meaningful and personal way.


Meet your supporters on a whole new level (July 11, 2024)

When someone buys you a coffee, they can add their social profile (X, Instagram, or TikTok) instead of just their name. 🎉

You’ll know exactly who’s supporting you and where to find them on social media. This makes it easier to build closer connections.


Shop Checkout Made Easy 💳 ( July 8, 2024)

We’ve updated the Shop checkout page to make things smoother for your supporters. With Stripe Payment Elements, they can now easily pay using their card or Cash App Pay. Plus, we’ve added a 1-click checkout with a Link for an even faster experience!

This means less fuss for your supporters and a much simpler way to get paid. Get your shop ready to roll! 🎉


The thank you page got a major upgrade (June 27, 2024)

Now, when a supporter buys you a coffee, they’ll be redirected to a personalized thank you page with your custom thank you note and even a video reply if you've set one up. But that’s not all – we’ve made it super easy for your supporters to share the love! They can spread the word about you on WhatsApp, Messenger, Facebook, or X, or copy your page link to share with even more people.


New: Start offering discounts on your shop (May 28, 2024)

Improve your sales and make every celebration extra special with discounts on your Shop items!

  • Apply them to one, several, or all items in your shop.

  • Decide when your discounts will end.

  • Specify how many times each discount can be used.

🤔 Have questions on how to get started? Visit our for all the details you need.help article

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Say it with a video (May 15, 2024)

Why just say thanks when you can show it? Use video replies to thank your supporters in a memorable way.

Got questions on how to make your video replies? Click here

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You can now customize your support widget (March 27, 2024)

In addition to the classic support option (where supporters select how many “coffees” to buy), you can offer a more flexible option where the supporters can enter their own custom amount, making it even easier for them to support you!

Learn more about how to switch to the new layout here.


POLLS are live on Buy Me a Coffee (March 19, 2024)

You can now find out what your supporters love or just check in on their vibe with our latest feature: Polls!

Start your first poll today. For more details, click right here: .Create Your Poll

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Your post, your URL (February 28, 2024)

Custom Permalinks are live on Buy Me a Coffee! Just edit before you hit publish and share a link that's uniquely yours.

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See the faces behind those ❤️ (February 26, 2024)

Now, it's not just about the number of likes your posts receive; you can also see exactly who has been showing love to your content.

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Your Shop Can Now Take Direct Questions (February 7, 2024)

We have rolled out a cool new feature for your Shop that allows your supporters to ask questions directly before making a purchase. Help clear their doubts and make your Shop even more interactive and accessible.

Click here to learn how to enable this feature and boost your engagement!

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Your Supporters Can Now Pay in Their Preferred Currency (January 17, 2024)

Now, your supporters can buy items from your Shop in their preferred currency hassle-free. All they need to do is just visit your Shop, scroll down, click the menu at the bottom left, pick the currency, and there it is! The Shop page refreshes, showing all prices in the chosen currency.

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Discover more with ‘explore creators’(January 9, 2024)

The 'Explore Creators' page is now up and running on your Buy Me a Coffee Dashboard! It's super easy to search and discover other amazing creators.

But that's not all! On the Explore Creators page, you'll also find:

🔝 Top Trending Creator Profiles

🛍️ Latest Shop Updates

📝 Fresh Post Highlights

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Upgraded Buy Me a Coffee Shop (January 4, 2024)

Buy Me a Coffee Shop has now been upgraded with some of the most requested features

  • Organize with Categories:

    Now you can add categories for your Shop items and get the shop more organized.

  • Quick Product Search:

    Your supporters can easily find what they're looking for with the new search option.

  • Save as Draft:

    If your product isn't ready to sell yet, you can save it as a draft and finalize the listing later.

If you're selling, this is your moment! Set up your Shop, add your products, and start now!

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Buy Me a Coffee - 2024 Edition (January 1, 2024)

New year, new resolutions, and a new look for Buy Me a Coffee in 2024. Click here to see the refreshed website and start 2024 with a burst of inspiration.

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