Changelog

All versions and updates for ToggleHosts.

v1.3.0

  • Free trials are discontinued: ToggleHosts is now a one-time purchase, and buying is what unlocks the download
  • Licenses bought before this change are unaffected: perpetual stays perpetual, with 1 year of updates
  • A product demo video replaces the interactive demo on the website, so you can see the full workflow before buying

v1.2.8

  • New post-download page with clear installation instructions for macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Clearer order confirmation page with immediate access to next steps and support
  • Smoother download links delivery when requesting links from a mobile device
  • Better synchronized trial reminders and onboarding guidance throughout your trial period

v1.2.7

  • Trial countdown in the footer: see time left at a glance; it turns orange under 24 hours and opens the upgrade screen
  • Clearer trial expiry: when the trial ends, buy a license or activate one you already purchased
  • Smoother first-run flow: after sign-in, pick your browsers; the profile step is skipped when it’s already on file
  • Clearer license messages for ended trial, revoked license, different device, or invalid token

v1.2.5

  • 3-day free trial: start ToggleHosts without buying right away - full features, one device, no credit card
  • Clearer account view on trial: your trial end date appears in Account, with a direct link to buy a license
  • Clearer guidance when a trial ends or an email already has a license

v1.2.4

  • macOS: the app no longer reopens automatically when you restart your Mac after an update, unless you explicitly added it to Login Items yourself
  • License activation: email verification is more reliable at startup and shows a clearer message when the connection or verification service is unavailable

v1.2.3

  • Quieter on Linux: launching from a terminal no longer prints technical messages from the app
  • Immediate activation after sign-in: you can edit and save your hosts file right after your first login, without restarting the app

v1.2.2

  • Clear message when your license is revoked: if your license was cancelled (refund or payment dispute), the app now shows an explicit message and invites you to contact support
  • Update downloads: fetching a new version no longer fails on Mac when the connection goes through a network redirect

v1.2.1

  • Overall performance and stability improvements

v1.2.0

  • Share feedback in one click: a new "Send feedback" button lets you rate your satisfaction, suggest an improvement, or report a bug in seconds, without leaving the app

v1.1.9

  • Onboarding: ToggleHosts now asks for your profession and how you discovered the app during first setup
  • Onboarding: clearer profile step with logos for common discovery platforms

v1.1.8

  • Licensing: synchronization with our servers is more reliable during long sessions, reducing unexpected sign-outs

v1.1.7

  • Updates: the download progress bar now reflects real progress instead of staying at 0% for the entire download

v1.1.6

  • Updates: the app now checks for new versions automatically at launch
  • Updates: a « Restarting… » message and spinner appear as soon as you click Restart during an update install
  • Updates: only a single notification is shown when a new version is detected
  • Updates: checking for updates no longer claims a new version is available when you are already on the latest one
  • Updates: a short error message appears in a notification if an update check fails

v1.1.5

  • Large hosts files: you can now save lists with up to roughly 200,000 entries
  • Windows: tooltips on buttons now display correctly on top of other window elements
  • Refresh: genuinely re-reads your hosts file from disk instead of showing a cached version
  • Windows: saving hosts files with several thousand lines is no longer blocked by internal validation

v1.1.1

  • Security: increased protection against tampering after installation
  • Hosts file protection: prevents other software from hijacking the save operation when you grant administrator authorization
  • Privacy: your environments list on disk is now readable only by your user account
  • Updates: the list of available versions can no longer be accessed by unauthorized parties and is no longer cached server-side
  • Mapped sites: opening a site defined in your environments now always uses HTTPS, with stricter domain name validation
  • Site opening: an unusual domain name can no longer redirect site opening to an unintended page

v1.1.0

  • All-new interface, fully redesigned: clearer, faster, and more pleasant to use every day
  • Modernized entries list: column sorting, instant search, quick filters (all, active, inactive, www)
  • Quick edit: double-click a cell to change the IP, domain, or comment without opening a dialog
  • Multi-selection: select multiple entries to activate, deactivate, or delete them in one click
  • Quick range selection: click a first checkbox, then hold Shift and click a second to select every entry between the two
  • Command palette (⌘K): reach every action and entry in the blink of an eye
  • Side add panel: add several entries in a row without breaking your flow
  • Choose the panel side: open the add panel on the left or the right, whichever you prefer
  • Improved bulk import: paste a block of lines in the IP domain # comment format to import them all at once
  • Redesigned header with environment selector, central search, and quick access to account and changelog
  • Footer bar: instantly see the active environment, active entry count, last save date, and pending changes
  • Subtle notifications to confirm every action (add, edit, delete, apply, save, etc.)
  • Keyboard shortcuts: ⌘N to add, ⌘S to apply, / to focus search, ⌘K for the palette
  • Better readability thanks to a new typeface (Geist) and a higher-contrast dark theme
  • Smarter filters: the Inactive and www chips no longer appear when there is nothing to show
  • Easier comment editing: hover an entry without a comment and click once to open the edit field
  • Native window buttons: the macOS close, minimize, and maximize buttons are visible again at the top left
  • Original logo restored: the ToggleHosts puzzle logo is back in the header
  • Delete an environment: a trash button appears on hover in the dropdown, with confirmation; the last environment is protected
  • Roomier header: more space between logo, environment selector, search bar, and actions
  • Column alignment: action icons now display correctly on the right of the Actions column for every row

v1.0.16

  • Updates: when you check manually and you're already on the latest version, the message now shows your current version number

v1.0.15

  • Overall performance improvements

v1.0.14

  • Updates: the download window stays visible through the entire install process, even if the connection hiccups briefly
  • Updates (Windows and Linux): you now receive the correct installer for your computer

v1.0.13

  • Overall performance improvements

v1.0.12

  • Undo: press Cmd/Ctrl+Z (outside a text field) to restore your hosts file from the latest backup
  • DNS warnings: also detects NextDNS, Cloudflare WARP, Pi-hole and Tailscale MagicDNS, in addition to AdGuard
  • DNS warnings: now available on Windows and Linux, not only macOS
  • Save button: shows a spinner and stays disabled while your changes are being saved
  • Windows and Linux: fewer administrator prompts, rapid edits are grouped into a single password request
  • Large lists: smoother scrolling and lower memory use on files with thousands of entries
  • Startup: the app window appears faster; license check runs in the background
  • Comments: entries with comments like « Used by app (v2) » or « 50% traffic » are no longer marked as suspicious
  • Upgrade: your email, preferences and first-run settings are kept when updating from an older version
  • Flush DNS cache: a clear error message is shown if the operation fails
  • Updates: download and install steps are logged to help support diagnose issues if needed

v1.0.11

  • Updates: « Restart & install » button on the progress window when download completes
  • Updates: progress window stays at 100% until installation is ready; « Restart & install » remains available
  • Updates: « Restart & install » reliably relaunches the app on Windows
  • Updates: « Restart & install » is disabled after the first click to avoid installing twice
  • Updates: if the window reloads mid-update, your download progress is restored

v1.0.10

  • Windows: sharper icon in the taskbar and title bar
  • macOS and Linux: refreshed app icons in the dock and window
  • Interface: native menu bar removed for a cleaner window

v1.0.9

  • Bulk import: paste many hosts entries at once, invalid lines are reported, valid ones are kept
  • Layout: place the add-entry panel on the left or right of the hosts table (Profile)
  • Performance: large hosts files load in pages of 100 entries while scrolling
  • Profile: redesigned account screen
  • Interface: responsive layout; add-entry panel becomes a side drawer on narrow windows (left or right)
  • Profile: account dialog sized for small screens
  • Save: search, scroll position and loaded pages are preserved when saving long lists
  • Save: rapid consecutive saves no longer drop your latest changes
  • License: outdated local sign-in is cleared when activation no longer matches this computer
  • macOS: maximize uses zoom instead of fullscreen
  • Profile: account panel scrolls when details overflow the window

v1.0.8

  • Updates: downloads no longer fail due to authentication issues
  • Updates: « Restart and install » works after download

v1.0.7

  • Windows: one-click installer; the app can open automatically when installation finishes
  • Windows: uninstall removes ToggleHosts data in your user profile (license, preferences) so reinstalling starts clean
  • License: if a previous sign-in no longer matches this computer or account, local data is cleared automatically
  • Interface: toolbar and header buttons restyled for the dark theme (readability and hover states)

v1.0.6

  • Updates: licensed downloads work reliably across macOS, Windows and Linux
  • Updates: clear message when no license is saved before checking for updates

v1.0.5

  • Window: larger default size on first launch (1280×820) for a more comfortable workspace

v1.0.4

  • Updates and licensing: app now calls the official website URL (www) directly, restoring update checks and downloads

v1.0.3

  • Windows: "Restart and install" now closes the app so the installer can run as expected
  • Updates: banner, progress and error text follow your profile language (English or French)
  • Updates: correct title and action button after download finishes, even if banner was dismissed

v1.0.2

  • Window: opens in normal windowed mode at a more practical size; Windows and Linux use the standard system title bar
  • Layout: the add-entry section sits to the left of search and the hosts table
  • Large hosts files: better support for multiple names on one line, smooth scrolling, full list stays visible
  • Save: up to 200,000 entries can be stored in a single hosts file
  • Entry counter shows the total or how many rows match your search
  • Keyboard: press Enter to confirm license email, finish the wizard, and submit the new-entry form

v1.0.1

  • License wizard: browser icons display correctly again
  • Logout flow fixed
  • Updates: clear message when you are already on the latest version

v1.0.0

  • Initial release of ToggleHosts
  • Visual hosts file editor with syntax validation
  • Multi-environment management (create, switch, delete, import, export)
  • One-click DNS cache flush across browsers
  • Automatic backups before every change
  • Cross-platform support: Windows, macOS, Linux