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Release Notes

Probe Toolkit is actively maintained. Here's what's changed.

Current: v4.3.1 17 releases

v4.3.1 Latest

Fixed

  • Analytics now record activity based on the visitor's local time instead of server time

v4.3.0

Improved

  • Cookie consent for EU visitors is now handled by Google's certified consent platform — cleaner experience, no duplicate banners
  • Blacklist checker shows a helpful progress message while scanning 14 blacklists
  • Support page rewritten with a new Getting Started section and expanded FAQ

v4.2.0

New

  • Ads are now live via Google AdSense. Ads only load after you consent via the cookie banner — your privacy is still in your hands
  • Footer redesigned: clean 3-column layout with Product and Legal sections for easier navigation

Improved

  • Privacy Policy updated with full Google AdSense disclosure and opt-out instructions

v4.1.0

New — Probe Everything

  • Unified search results page: paste an IP address, domain, URL, or any other input and get results from every matching tool at once on a single page
  • Results stream in as they complete — no waiting for all tools to finish before seeing anything
  • For an IP address: geolocation, reverse DNS, ASN info, and blacklist status all appear simultaneously
  • For a domain: DNS records, WHOIS, nameservers, SSL certificate, MX records, and email authentication status in one view
  • Client-side inputs (MAC addresses, JWTs, colors, timestamps) resolve instantly with no server calls
  • The homepage Smart Search now defaults to "Probe Everything" — hit Enter and get the full picture

v4.0.0

New

  • Cookie consent banner: choose which cookies to accept (Essential, Analytics, Advertising). You can change your preferences anytime via "Cookie Settings" in the footer
  • DMCA Policy page with takedown procedures
  • Accessibility page with our WCAG 2.1 commitment
  • IP Geolocation now shows a prominent accuracy disclaimer

Improved

  • Terms of Service rewritten for clarity: specific jurisdiction (New York), comprehensive prohibited use policy, abuse reporting
  • Privacy Policy rewritten with full cookie disclosure table, GDPR rights, and CCPA provisions
  • Analytics cookies now require your explicit consent before being set

v3.8.1

Fixed

  • Sitemap Validator now correctly parses XML sitemaps that use the standard sitemap namespace (this was causing all entries to show as "missing loc" errors)

v3.8.0

Improved

  • Release notes now show a curated summary of changes instead of raw technical logs

v3.7.0

Fixed

  • BGP/ASN Lookup now correctly handles AS number queries (e.g., AS15169) in addition to IP lookups

Improved

  • Redesigned input fields, buttons, and tool layouts for a cleaner, more spacious feel
  • Probe button is now more prominent with improved sizing and visual weight
  • Input fields have smoother focus and hover transitions
  • Results panels now slide in with a subtle animation
  • Better mobile responsiveness for input layouts

v3.6.0

New

  • Feedback widget: send bug reports, suggestions, or questions from any page
  • Improved error handling across all server-side tools

Improved

  • Larger logo in the header for better brand visibility
  • Navigation categories are now properly centered on desktop

v3.5.0

New

  • Live Stats page: see real-time usage data including total probes run, most popular tools, and 30-day activity trends
  • Privacy-first analytics: anonymous pageview and tool usage tracking with no personal data collected
  • FAQ-optimized pages: all tool pages now include structured FAQ data for better search engine visibility

v3.4.0

Improved

  • Navigation dropdowns now use a two-column layout for categories with many tools (Developer, Network, Web)
  • Added version badge on the homepage linking to release notes

v3.3.0

New

  • Returning visitor notifications: if the site has been updated since your last visit, a banner lets you know what changed with a link to these release notes

v3.2.0

New

  • Public release notes page (you're looking at it)
  • Versioned releases with date tracking

v3.1.0

New

  • Smart Search "Paste & Magic": the homepage search bar now detects what you paste and suggests the right tool instantly
  • Supported inputs: IP addresses, domains, URLs, email addresses, MAC addresses, JWT tokens, cron expressions, hex colors, Unix timestamps, ASNs, Base64 strings, JSON, regex patterns, and hashes
  • Instant inline previews for simple lookups (MAC vendor, color conversion, epoch dates, Base64 decoding)

v3.0.0

New — 12 Tools Added (42 Total)

  • Reverse IP Lookup: find all domains hosted on the same IP address
  • BGP/ASN Lookup: look up autonomous system information for any IP or ASN
  • Robots.txt Tester: fetch and validate robots.txt crawl rules
  • Sitemap Validator: check XML sitemaps for errors and compliance
  • User Agent Parser: decode browser, OS, and device from user agent strings
  • CSP Analyzer: analyze Content-Security-Policy headers and identify gaps
  • JSON/YAML/XML Converter: convert between data formats instantly
  • Color Converter: convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL with live preview
  • Lorem Ipsum Generator: generate placeholder text for designs
  • Markdown Preview: write Markdown and see it rendered live
  • Diff Checker: compare two text blocks with highlighted differences
  • QR Code Generator: create QR codes from text, URLs, and more

v2.0.0

New — 15 Tools Added (30 Total)

  • Bandwidth Calculator, MTU Calculator, CIDR Calculator
  • Reverse DNS Lookup, Nameserver Lookup, DNS Propagation Checker
  • Email Header Analyzer, SPF/DKIM/DMARC Checker, Email Blacklist Checker
  • HTTP Header Inspector, Redirect Tracer, Meta Tag Analyzer
  • JWT Decoder, Cron Expression Builder, MAC Address Lookup

New

  • About, Privacy, Terms, and Support pages
  • SEO improvements: structured data, enhanced sitemap, better meta descriptions

v1.0.0

Launch

  • 15 tools live across 6 categories: DNS, Network, Email, Web, Security, and Developer
  • Dark theme by default with light mode toggle
  • Mobile-responsive design
  • Privacy-first: client-side processing where possible, no accounts required