Changelog & Version History

Track the evolution of FirearmDistributors.com with detailed release notes, new features, and improvements.

Current Version: v3.2.0 - SEO Audit & PayPal Subscriptions

Version 3.1.0 - STS Order Management & Dealer Dashboard

Released: February 25, 2026

Live

Ship-To-Store (STS) Ordering

  • •Place Orders from Search - Order directly from 19+ distributors using your own credentials
  • •Order History Page - View all your STS orders, filter by status, distributor, or date range
  • •Tracking Integration - Check shipment status with one click, auto-detects carrier from tracking number
  • •20 Distributor Order Classes - RSR, Zanders, Lipsey's, Sports South, Davidson's, and more
  • •Account-Level Controls - Feed-only accounts restricted from ordering as needed

Dealer Experience Improvements

  • •"What is FD?" Page - New explainer page for dealers unfamiliar with the platform
  • •Credential Setup Nudge - New users guided to connect their distributor accounts
  • •Orders Nav Link - Quick access to order history from desktop and mobile navigation
  • •Carrier-Aware Tracking Links - UPS, FedEx, USPS, Spee-Dee, DHL, OnTrac all supported

Why This Matters

Dealers no longer need to log into each distributor's website separately to place orders. Find the best price across all your distributors, then order it right from FirearmDistributors.com — shipped directly to your store.

Version 3.0.0 - Card-Upfront Registration & Platform Overhaul

Released: February 18, 2026

Previous

Registration & Billing

  • •Card-Upfront Registration - 7-day free trial with card required at signup for higher-quality signups
  • •Authorize.net ARB Integration - Automated recurring billing with cancel-from-account support
  • •Promo Code System - Admin-managed promotional codes for discounts
  • •Webhook Processing - Real-time subscription status updates from Authorize.net

SEO & Content Overhaul

  • •SEO Breadcrumbs - Structured navigation breadcrumbs on all pages
  • •Dynamic Blog System - Database-driven blog with admin management
  • •Swagger API Documentation - Interactive OpenAPI docs at /api-docs
  • •Service Worker v2 - Improved offline support and caching
  • •Messaging Repositioning - All site copy updated to reflect accurate platform positioning

Per-Dealer Feed System

  • •19 Distributor Feeds - Real-time pricing from RSR, Lipsey's, Sports South, Zanders, Davidson's, and 14 more
  • •Credential-Based Access - Each dealer sees pricing from their own distributor accounts
  • •API Credentials Page - Dealers manage their own distributor credentials securely
  • •Encrypted Storage - All distributor passwords encrypted at rest

Major Architecture Change

v3.0.0 is the biggest release since launch. The registration flow was completely rebuilt to require a card upfront (7-day free trial included), the per-dealer feed system went live with all 19 distributors, and the entire site messaging was repositioned around accurate value propositions.

Version 2.4.2 - Search Optimization & Timezone Fix

Released: November 10, 2025

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Powerful Search Improvements

  • •Mixed Query Support - Search UPC + keywords together (e.g., "098289001375 COLT KING COBRA")
  • •Enhanced Keyword Search - Now includes UPC, SKU, and internal SKU fields
  • •Increased Timeout - Complex searches now have 5 seconds (up from 2) to complete
  • •Flexible Searching - Combine any mix of UPC, SKU, brand, and model in one query

Timezone & Display Fixes

  • •Local Timezone Display - "Last updated" times now show in your timezone
  • •No More Future Dates - Fixed UTC timestamps appearing as future times
  • •Automatic Conversion - JavaScript converts all timestamps to your browser's timezone

Version 2.4.1 - Extended Sessions & UX Enhancement

Released: November 5, 2025

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Session Management

  • •Extended session lifetime from 8 hours to 30 days
  • •Clear "Your session has expired" messaging when timeout occurs
  • •Automatic return to your intended page after re-login

User Experience

  • •Graceful session expiration handling across all pages
  • •Smart redirect preservation - resume where you left off
  • •Works seamlessly with AJAX requests and API calls

Version 2.4.0 - Trial & Email Excellence Edition

Released: October 28, 2025

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Trial System Updates

  • •Streamlined trial activation on login
  • •Automated re-engagement campaign for verified users
  • •Auto-activation of trials on login

Email System

  • •Outlook-compatible email templates (table-based layouts)
  • •Fixed back-in-stock notification rendering on all email clients
  • •Fixed duplicate notifications (24-hour cooldown, one per product per day)

Performance

  • •Admin users page significantly faster (query optimization)
  • •Database indexes added for role and verification queries

Version 2.3.0 - Email Deliverability & Security Edition

Released: October 7, 2025

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Email Deliverability

  • •Fixed verification emails going to spam/clutter folders
  • •Automated verification email resends after 24 hours
  • •Cleaner email templates with improved unsubscribe headers

Spam Protection

  • •Added reCAPTCHA v2 checkbox ("I'm not a robot")
  • •Triple-layer spam protection (honeypot + v2 + v3)
  • •Blocks automated bot registrations effectively

Version 2.2.0 - Analytics Intelligence Edition

Released: September 14, 2025

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Analytics Suite

  • •Velocity analytics with product movement tracking
  • •Inventory intelligence with low-stock alerts
  • •Price arbitrage system for profit opportunities
  • •Market trend analysis and demand forecasting
  • •Competitive intelligence and distributor performance ranking
  • •Real-time price history tracking

Content & Marketing

  • •Professional blog system with admin management
  • •SEO-optimized articles targeting industry keywords
  • •Comprehensive anti-spam protection for contact forms

Bug Fixes

  • •Fixed price history modal loading errors
  • •Corrected distributor name mapping between databases
  • •Resolved velocity analytics API configuration
  • •Improved mobile header logo sizing

Version 2.1.0 - Professional Edition

Released: August 31, 2025

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  • •Professional homepage redesign with dual-state user panels
  • •Environment-aware configuration system
  • •Enhanced database architecture (3-tier system)
  • •Real-time admin database sync functionality
  • •Progressive Web App implementation

Version 2.0.0 - Major Platform Overhaul

Released: August 15, 2025

Archived
  • •Complete architecture redesign from monolithic to modular
  • •Multi-database integration for scalability
  • •Real-time search engine across 19+ distributors
  • •Comprehensive admin panel

On the Roadmap

Mobile App

Native iOS and Android apps with barcode scanning and push notifications

AI-Powered Alerts

Intelligent notifications based on your purchase history and inventory patterns

Dropship Ordering

Place dropship orders directly from search results, shipped to your customers

More Distributor Tracking

Tracking status checks for Zanders, Lipsey's, Sports South, Gunarama, and more

Custom Reports

Personalized analytics reports and PDF export for purchasing decisions

POS Integration

Sync with popular point-of-sale systems for seamless inventory management