Version History

Track CodeGuessr's evolution from initial concept through pivots to the current daily challenge platform.

v3.1.0 - Education Enhanced

Released: September 2025 | Status: Current

Enhanced Educational Experience - Improved teacher dashboard design, comprehensive class management, and flexible subscription plans.

New Features

• Redesigned Teacher Dashboard - Modern, intuitive interface with better navigation
• Light/Dark Mode for Teachers - Customizable theme preferences for better user experience
• Class Code System - Easy class creation and student enrollment with unique codes
• Student Accounts - Dedicated student profiles and progress tracking
• Teacher Subscription Plans - Free, Basic, and Pro tiers with different feature sets

Improvements

• Enhanced user interface design across all teacher features
• Streamlined class management workflow
• Improved student onboarding process
• Better analytics and reporting for teachers
• Flexible pricing options to accommodate different educational needs

v3.0.0 - Education Launch

Released: August 2025 | Status: Past

Educational Platform Launch - Introduction of teacher dashboard, comprehensive documentation, and refreshed homepage design.

Major Additions

• Teacher Dashboard - Complete classroom management system for educators
• Documentation Pages - Comprehensive help guides and API documentation
• Refreshed Homepage - Modern design showcasing both individual and educational features
• Teacher Verification System - Multi-tier verification process for educators
• Educational Analytics - Basic tracking and reporting for classroom use

Platform Evolution

v3.0.0 marked CodeGuessr's expansion into the educational market:

• Dual-purpose platform serving both individual learners and classrooms
• Professional tools for educators to integrate coding challenges into curriculum
• Comprehensive documentation to support all user types
• Foundation for advanced educational features and subscription models

v2.1.0 - User Experience Enhanced

Released: August 2025 | Status: Past

Enhanced User Experience - Added comprehensive user profiles, settings, and detailed statistics tracking.

New Features

• User Profile System - We added user profiles and signin/login features
• Settings Page - Name changes, account deletion, and account management
• Advanced Statistics - Detailed performance tracking, streak history, and progress analytics
• Achievement System - Badges and milestones for various accomplishments
• Enhanced Pages - Improved user interface with better navigation

Improvements

• Better user data persistence and synchronization
• Improved mobile responsiveness across all new features
• Enhanced security for user data and preferences
• Performance optimizations for statistics calculations

v2.0.0 - The Wordle Revolution

Released: August 2025 | Status: Foundation Version

The Great Pivot - After v1.0.0's failure, we completely reimagined CodeGuessr with a Wordle-inspired daily challenge format that became an instant success.

Revolutionary Changes

Daily Challenge System

Introduced the game-changing daily coding challenge format:

• One carefully crafted challenge released daily at midnight
• Exactly 6 attempts to guess the correct code output
• Color-coded feedback system (blue = correct, purple = close, red = wrong)
• Streak tracking to encourage daily participation
• Social sharing of results without spoilers

Core Gameplay

• Focus on code comprehension over speed
• Progressive difficulty throughout the week
• Detailed explanations provided after completion (If signed in)
• Support for multiple programming languages
• Clean, minimalist interface inspired by Wordle

Why It Worked

The Wordle-inspired format solved all the problems from v1.0.0:

• Simple, focused gameplay that anyone could understand
• Daily habit formation through once-per-day challenges
• Natural viral sharing through a sharing feature
• Educational value through pattern recognition and code analysis
• Broad appeal to both beginners and experienced programmers

v1.0.0 - The Failed Launch

Released: July 2025 | Status: Discontinued

The Original Vision - A complex multi-game platform that failed to gain traction and led to the strategic pivot.

Original Features

• Multiple game modes (Classic Guess, Speed Round, Code Output, Debug Challenge)
• Complex scoring system with multiple metrics
• Overwhelming user interface with too many options
• Inconsistent difficulty across different game modes
• Limited social features and sharing capabilities

Why It Failed

• Too complex for new users to understand quickly
• Lack of focus - trying to be everything to everyone
• Poor user retention due to overwhelming choices
• No clear daily engagement hook
• Difficult to share results or compete with friends
• Technical issues with multiple game engines

Lessons Learned

The failure of v1.0.0 taught us valuable lessons that shaped v2.0.0:

• Simplicity beats complexity in user engagement
• Focus on one core mechanic done extremely well
• Daily habits are more powerful than occasional long sessions
• Social sharing must be built into the core experience
• User feedback is essential during development

The Pivot Decision

After over a month of poor user engagement and retention, we made the difficult decision to completely redesign CodeGuessr. The success of Wordle inspired us to apply its simple, addictive format to coding education. This pivot became the foundation for CodeGuessr's current success.

Future Development

What's coming next

Planned Features

• Advanced analytics and progress tracking
• Mobile applications for iOS and Android
• Additional programming languages and challenge types
• Community features and user-generated content
• Enhanced classroom collaboration tools

The CodeGuessr Journey

CodeGuessr's evolution demonstrates the importance of learning from failure and being willing to pivot when necessary. The failed v1.0.0 taught us that complexity doesn't equal value, and sometimes the simplest solutions are the most powerful.

The Wordle-inspired v2.0.0 proved that focused, daily engagement could make learning programming both fun and effective. v2.1.0 enhanced the user experience, while v3.0.0 and v3.1.0 expanded into education, creating a comprehensive platform for both individual learners and classrooms.

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