Changelog
Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes to KanTara.
July 2026
Community Chat & Smarter Search
v1.2.0KanTara gets more social! We've added a live community chat on the landing page so you can connect with other music lovers anytime. We also made search smarter with better error handling and a fallback library when the daily search limit is reached.
New
- check_circleLive Community Chat — say hi, share thoughts, and connect with other KanTara users directly from the homepage
- check_circleKanTara Community Library — when the daily YouTube search limit is reached, browse songs the community has already discovered
Improvements
- upgradeLightning fast search — KanTara now instantly remembers songs you and the community have searched for before, making future searches completely instant
- upgradeSmarter song filtering — blocked and unavailable songs are now automatically filtered out before they can reach your queue
- upgradeImproved host layout — the host sidebar now scales perfectly for smaller laptop and tablet screens
- upgradeSmoother animations — the library panel now slides in and out with polished, buttery transitions
Fixes
- buildFixed a visual glitch where the search loading spinner would occasionally get stuck after clearing the search box
July 2026
Dedications, Reactions & Leaderboards
v1.1.0Massive update to the KanTara experience! You can now send live emoji reactions to the host screen and add personal song dedications. We also added a live global leaderboard, interactive physics cards, and a new feedback system.
New
- check_circleLive emoji reactions — guests can now send real-time emoji reactions directly to the Host screen
- check_circleSong Dedications — easily dedicate your requested song to someone special in the room
- check_circleDiscover tab — guests can now quickly browse and add Trending and Popular songs
- check_circleIn-app feedback — easily share your thoughts, report issues, and request features directly in the app
- check_circleGlobal leaderboard — see the most requested songs across all KanTara rooms right on the homepage
Improvements
- upgradePlayful landing page — interact with draggable, physics-based floating cards in the hero section
- upgradeFluid queue animations — the active song queue now animates smoothly as songs are added, moved, and played
- upgradeBeautiful QR scanner — completely redesigned the "Scan to join" modal for a sleeker, more modern look
- upgradeRemembered nicknames — your guest nickname is now automatically saved across all rooms you join
- upgradePolished Host UI — the Host screen now looks even better on large TVs with refined styling and new cast icons
July 2026
KanTara Officially Launched!
v1.0.0The modern way to run karaoke sessions with your friends. Say goodbye to passing the phone around, fighting over the queue, and accidentally tapping the wrong YouTube video.
Launch Features
- check_circleReal-time guest synchronization
- check_circleBuilt-in YouTube Data API search (karaoke-filtered)
- check_circleHost dashboard with full video controls
- check_circleSleek earthy aesthetic & WebGL animated backgrounds