What's new in each update
Every Trailback update for Mac and Windows, newest first, in plain English.
2.3.1
18 October 2026Move your license to a new computer
New
- Got a new Mac or PC? Remove your license from the old one (Settings → License) and use it on the new one.
- A "What's new" page after every update, and in Settings → About.
- A clear message when a license is already in use on another computer, with a button to free it up.
2.3.0
13 October 2026AppSumo license keys
New
- AppSumo license keys now work in Trailback.
- Trailback counts anonymous trial starts and activations to help improve the app. Nothing personal is sent, and you can turn it off in Settings → Privacy.
2.2.0
13 October 2026Try Trailback free for 7 days
New
- Try everything free for 7 days. No card, no sign-up and no login.
- Keep Trailback forever with a one-time payment of $19.
2.1.1
13 October 2026Websites are remembered again
Fixed
- Websites keep being remembered after you reopen Trailback.
2.1.0
13 October 2026Find your files faster
New
- See the matching line before you open a file.
- Press Space to preview any result.
- Your week shows how many files you found, and can be shared as a picture.
Improved
- Your files show up first in search.
- Search finds words that mean the same, forgives small typing mistakes and prefers the newest version of a file.
- Ask for a photo or a scan and Trailback looks for pictures.
- Search is faster.
- A simpler sidebar with 6 items.
- Tidy is clearer, with Undo.
2.0.2
12 October 2026Browser connection fixes
Improved
- Settings shows live browser status, with a one-click Fix.
Fixed
- Microsoft Edge now connects.
- Other browser extension connection problems.
2.0.1
11 October 2026Update fixes
Fixed
- Files missing after updating.
- The first launch now works offline.
2.0.0
11 October 2026Find it, sort it, tidy it
New
- Collections: keep related files, pages and screenshots together.
- Tidy: sort the files piling up in Downloads and Desktop.
- Grab text: copy the text out of any picture.
- Tools: offline PDF, image and privacy tools.
- Copied text history: find something you copied earlier.
- Your week, plus Upcoming dates and Pick up where you left off on the home screen.
1.0.4
7 October 2026Small fixes
Improved
- Ask "what did I copy" and Trailback searches the text you copied.
Fixed
- The Search button no longer gets stuck on "What was I doing?".
1.0.3
4 October 2026Copied text and notes
New
- Text you copy and your notes become searchable.
- A short walkthrough and keyboard shortcut tips.
- An update button in the sidebar with progress.
1.0.2
3 October 2026Search filters
New
- Filter search by type and time, and sort the results.
- A "Restart now" prompt after an update.
1.0.1
2 October 2026Stability and browsers
New
- Comet browser support.
Fixed
- A crash when reading existing files.