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Technical Update: Login Issues & System Optimization

Created on 1 March, 2026What’s New at 5x.to? • 1 minutes read

While we were fixing the session logic, we also pushed a massive wave of updates. Here is a summary of what has changed over the last few months:

🚀 Performance & Security

  • PHP 8.5 Readiness: We’ve enabled support for the latest PHP standards for maximum future-proofing.
  • Redis Caching: Implemented Redis as a high-performance alternative to file-based caching.
  • Hardened Security: Improved protection against "Session Fixation" attacks and long-password exploits.
  • Enhanced Image Handling: Added SVG upload security and a new Favicon reverse proxy for better privacy.

🛠 New Features & Blocks

  • New Content Blocks: Bandcamp embeds, Weather widgets, Image Comparison tools, Google Forms, and Canva integration.
  • Newsletter Optimization: A new 1-click unsubscribe feature to comply with the latest email standards.
  • Payment Flexibility: Added Klarna, Paddle Billing, and Revolut support, along with automatic Stripe tax handling.
  • PWA Improvements: Dynamic splash screens for iOS and better offline performance.

📈 Analytics & API

  • Account-wide Statistics: You can now see performance data across all your links and projects in one dashboard.
  • API v2 Expansion: New endpoints for statistics and link management, now with full search and filter support.

Full Version History

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Update 65.0.0 (Feb 25, 2026)

  • Implemented Bandcamp Track/Album embeds.
  • New IOS widget via Scriptable app.
  • 1-click unsubscribe for Newsletters.
  • Improved Biolink re-ordering performance by 85-95%.

Update 64.0.0 (Jan 22, 2026)

  • Massive Block Expansion: Weather, Number Counters, Image Comparison, etc.
  • Rebuilt Countdown Block from scratch.
  • Improved SEO with a new 404 system (no more unnecessary redirects).

Update 63.0.0 (Dec 21, 2025)

  • Enabled PHP 8.5 support.
  • Full Docker support for easier deployment.
  • Implemented credit notes for invoices and refund management.

Update 62.0.0 (Nov 24, 2025)

  • Implemented Redis Caching.
  • Added 6 new Biolink themes and Branded Buttons.
  • Auto-currency detection based on user location.

(Detailed logs for v58.0.0 through v61.0.1 are also archived in our system.)