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Changelog

Version history and release notes for RuneRates

Current Version
v0.7.0
Last Updated
December 29, 2025
v0.7.0 SEO & URL Improvements
Dec 29, 2025

✨ Added

  • Dynamic sitemap with top 500 items for Google indexing
  • JSON-LD structured data for rich snippets (Product schema)
  • SearchAction schema for Google sitelinks searchbox
  • Google Search Console verification meta tag support

🔄 Changed

  • URL renamed: /analytics → /flip-finder
  • 301 redirect in place for old URL (preserves SEO)
  • Updated robots.txt and all navigation links
  • Expanded meta keywords for better discoverability

⚡ Improved

  • Item pages now have unique meta descriptions with live prices
  • Sitemap priority elevated for key pages
v0.6.0 Alchemy UX & Real-time Updates
Dec 28, 2025

✨ Added

  • Visual sort indicators (▲/▼) on desktop table columns
  • Mobile alchemy cards show "Buy → Alch" price comparison
  • Favorites counter in header
  • All sort options available on mobile (Buy Price, Alch Value, GE Limit, Max Profit)
  • Desktop quick reset button when filters are active

⚡ Improved

  • Real-time SSE price updates now seamlessly update alchemy page
  • Mobile alchemy cards with cleaner price comparison layout
  • "LOW" volume badge now properly visible on mobile
  • Smoother infinite scroll loading experience

🔄 Changed

  • Refactored JavaScript for better performance
  • Mobile filter panel with dedicated reset functionality
  • Recent items limited to 9 for cleaner homepage
v0.5.0 Extended Price History & Calculator Fixes
Dec 28, 2025

✨ Added

  • 30-day and 1-year price history chart timeframes
  • Bulk cost display in alchemy calculator (shows total cost of items + runes)

🔄 Changed

  • Low Alchemy now correctly includes Nature Rune in cost calculation
  • Price chart timeframe buttons now wrap on mobile for better layout

🐛 Fixed

  • Low Alchemy incorrectly showed "No nature rune required" - corrected to show actual rune requirements
  • Missing total cost display in bulk calculations
  • Footer version link layout on mobile
v0.4.0 Global Search & UX Improvements
Dec 28, 2025

✨ Added

  • Global search accessible from any page (press / or Ctrl+K)
  • Version history page at /changelog
  • High Alch profit displayed in search results
  • Wiki volume data source tooltip in Historical Comparison

🔄 Changed

  • Homepage search now opens global search modal (unified experience)
  • Mobile filter panel redesigned - compact layout, better scrolling
  • Alchemy calculator redesigned with clearer per-item vs bulk calculations
  • SSE price updates now reflected in calculator dropdown

🐛 Fixed

  • Mobile filter panel GE Limit options hidden behind Apply button
  • Calculator Total Cost not scaling with quantity
  • Average price not showing value in dropdown
  • GE Tax incorrectly included in alch calculator
v0.3.0 Server-side Filtering & Mobile Tooltips
Dec 27, 2025

✨ Added

  • Server-side filtering for alchemy page (better performance)
  • Mobile-friendly tooltip system with tap-to-show modals
  • Educational tooltips explaining OSRS economy basics
  • GE Limit quantity button in item detail calculator
  • Discord feedback link in footer
v0.2.0 FastAPI Migration & Real-time Updates
Dec 26, 2025

✨ Added

  • SSE (Server-Sent Events) for real-time price updates
  • Active users counter in header
  • Low volume warnings for unreliable price data
  • Price charts using Chart.js

🔄 Changed

  • Backend migrated from Flask to FastAPI
  • Improved caching strategy for API responses
v0.1.0 Initial Release
Dec 25, 2025

✨ Added

  • Grand Exchange price tracking for 4,000+ items
  • Alchemy profit calculator with sorting and filtering
  • Item search with common aliases (dscim, gmaul, etc.)
  • Favorites system using localStorage
  • Mobile-responsive dark theme design
  • OSRS Wiki Real-Time Prices API integration

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