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MNHQ: Our new mobile apps are out now!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 12/03/2025 10:13

Hi all,

The new version of our mobile app is now available on Android and will be available on iOS over the next couple of days. All users will be logged out when the update happens and will need to log in again to access the new app. You can continue to use the current app if your device doesn’t automatically update (some do), but we’ll be stopping support for this version at the end of the month, so we’d recommend downloading the new version from the App store.

We know this has been a long time coming for some, and we really appreciate your patience. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the beta testing group, your input has been invaluable. This is very much a first release that won’t include everything we want to include just yet. But we’re going to be making ongoing improvements, and we’ll continue listening to your feedback to shape future updates.

What’s new?
Here’s what you can look forward to in the new app:

  • Nested quoting – You can now quote a post that already contains a quote—just like on the website—making it easier to keep up with discussions.
  • AIBU? polls – You can now vote on AIBU? polls and even create your own.
  • Thanks – Show your appreciation for helpful posts by thanking other users. You’ll also be able to see when someone thanks you!
  • Edit your posts – You can now edit your posts from the app without heading to the website.
  • See all posts by the OP – Android users can now filter posts to only see replies from the original poster, making it easier to follow their updates in a thread.
  • Follow topics – Curate your own personalised feed by following your favourite topics, so you can easily find the discussions that matter most to you.
  • More images – You can now upload more images in a single post than before, making it easier to share moments and information.
  • GIFs – Sometimes words aren’t enough—now you can post GIFs to react, express yourself, or just add some fun to conversations!

What’s coming next?
We know there’s still work to do. Some features you’ve asked for aren’t in this first version, but that doesn’t mean we’re ignoring them. Here’s what we’re already working on for future updates:

  • Links via emails – Email links will currently open in your browser to start with but we are investigating forcing them to open in the app.
  • Dark mode – A long-requested feature! We’re working on bringing dark mode to the app for a more comfortable viewing experience, especially at night.
  • More reactions – Right now, you can thank posts, but we’re planning to introduce more reaction options so they match what’s available on the website.
  • Better push notifications – We’re making push notifications more useful and adding different types of alerts, so it’s easier to stay updated on the things you care about most.
  • Notifications centre – We’ll be introducing a dedicated notifications hub in the app, making it easier to catch up on all your notifications in one place.
  • PMs – We know many of you have asked for PMs to be included in the app. This is on our radar, but it will take some time to get right. We’ll keep you updated on our plans!

Let us know what you think - your input really helps to fix any initial glitches and help us keep improving. And thanks again for sticking with us - we can’t wait for you to try the new app! 💜

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 27/03/2025 13:57

Queenanne20 · 27/03/2025 10:10

{mention:ErrolTheDragon}its@ErrolTheDragonits my particular android device that is having problems with the @ tagging people and inserting "mention". I'm on a Huawei Android mobile phone and I'm sure I'm not the only person this is happening to. I never had a problem with the old app!

Hi @Queenanne20,

Thanks for your patience. This seems to be a specific issue affecting only certain Android devices, which makes it tricky to pin down. We’ll keep you updated if we have any news on a fix.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 31/03/2025 10:25

Good morning everyone,

We’ve just released an update to the app on both iOS and Android. Just a heads-up - it might take a little time for your device to register the update and automatically install it. If you want it sooner or don't have automatic updates then you'll need to manually update via the app store.

Here’s what’s new in this update:

  • OP post filtering: When filtering posts by a specific user, you can now flip the order of the posts. This was a feature in the old version that many of you missed, so we’ve brought it back.
  • Alternative menu access: We know from your feedback it can be a bit fiddly to tap the three dots on each thread or post. Now, if you press and hold on a thread or post, the menu pops up for you. We added this as a temporary solution after removing the swipe option - the swipe action is more complicated but we are looking in to how to reinstate it.
  • Text size tweaks: We’ve adjusted the text size across the app to better align with other popular apps. This means that if you have larger text set on your device, our app should now feel much more comfortable and consistent with what you’re used to.

We want to reassure you that we’re working through all of your feedback and making changes as quickly as we can. That said, we can only tackle so much at once and some things aren't as simple as they seem, so please bear with us while we work through everything. We appreciate your patience and your input!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 31/03/2025 15:50

Hi all,

We’ve seen your feedback about the lack of automatic capitalisation when typing in the app, and we completely understand why this is frustrating - especially since it worked before.

The short version: The tool that powers text input in both the app and the website isn't handling capitalisation properly, and we know that’s not great. Fixing this isn’t as simple as flipping a switch, but we are actively looking into the best way to resolve it.

We really appreciate your patience while we work on this, and we’ll update you as soon as we have more to share.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 31/03/2025 16:14

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 31/03/2025 14:19

I’m now having problems posting - if you are writing a post the ‘comments’ box widens to accommodate your typing, but it stays thin if you paste something you’ve copied from somewhere else and it’s then also hard to move around.

And if I come out, say to check something, I can’t then go in and post my comments, or type anything else - the post button has vanished and all I see is a single line comments box.
And of course I can’t copy what I’ve typed either…

@PoppySeedBagelRedux, could you please share the following details with us so we can look into the issue you’re having?

  • The device you're using
  • The app version (you can find this by selecting the profile menu in the top right-hand corner of the app - the version number is at the bottom of the menu)
  • If you're comfortable, would you be able to take a screen recording of the issue and send it to us at [email protected]?

Thank you!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 01/04/2025 09:10

Blondeshavemorefun · 31/03/2025 17:59

Comes up with this @AmeliaPMumsnet

And that’s me literally doing a new thread. Click on share and copying the code and posting it

Hi @Blondeshavemorefun,

Do you mean that when you share a link to a TV show, other users aren’t able to open it? If so, could you please share an example of one of the links here or a link to a thread where you've posted it so I can take a look?

Are you also having issues when sharing thread/post links using the share option in the app?

Sorry if this seems obvious - I just want to make sure I understand properly so I can investigate further. Thank you!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 02/04/2025 09:57

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2025 11:41

Thanks for walking me through this @Blondeshavemorefun.

It looks like the formatting in the URL you shared is slightly off, which explains why it's not working. However, we're not sure why that's happening, as the formatting appears correct when we try to recreate the issue on our side.

Would you be able to share which version of the app you're using? You can find this by opening the app, selecting the profile menu in the top right corner, and checking the version number at the bottom of the menu.

Thank you!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 02/04/2025 10:35

Blondeshavemorefun · 02/04/2025 10:04

I am up to date with the updates

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! We had an issue with URL formatting in the beta version of the app, but this was resolved after release. So it's odd that it's also happening in the new app.

Would you be open to removing the beta version from your device to see if the issue persists in the new app? There might be some kind of conflict between the two. If you do remove the beta app, you may need to fully close and restart the new app to check if the issue is resolved.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 02/04/2025 10:42

Hi everyone,

We’ve just released a new update this morning, which is currently available on iOS. We’re hoping to release it on Android soon and will let you know when it’s ready.

Thanks again for all your feedback. It’s been really helpful in shaping these updates. Here’s what’s included:

  • Copy text from posts - We’ve added a ‘Copy text’ option to the menu on posts. Many of you told us that you often copy parts of a post to quote in a reply. While we couldn’t replicate the old app’s functionality due to technical limitations, this new option lets you copy the entire post, which you can then edit down in your reply.
  • Threads open in the app - Links to other threads will now open directly in the app instead of the in-app browser. This was a popular request, and we’re looking to expand it in the future so other Mumsnet links work the same way.
  • Thread flipping fix - We’ve fixed an issue where flipping a thread would take you to a bookmarked post instead of the start of the thread.
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AmeliaPMumsnet · 03/04/2025 09:52

ErrolTheDragon · 02/04/2025 16:44

It works for me.

It worked for me too, I’m not sure what I did in the previous case that caused the reply to be disabled.

Morning @ErrolTheDragon,

Thanks for sharing the screenshot of the issue where you weren’t able to reply after pasting a post and editing it down. It’s good to hear that it’s now working for you. I’ve tried to recreate it on our side so we can look into it, but I haven’t been able to. If it happens again, please let us know!

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to bring back the option to select specific text from threads and look it up due to the framework we’re using in the new app. However, we know this is something many users would like, so we’re exploring whether there’s another solution.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 03/04/2025 10:08

AmeliaPMumsnet · 02/04/2025 10:42

Hi everyone,

We’ve just released a new update this morning, which is currently available on iOS. We’re hoping to release it on Android soon and will let you know when it’s ready.

Thanks again for all your feedback. It’s been really helpful in shaping these updates. Here’s what’s included:

  • Copy text from posts - We’ve added a ‘Copy text’ option to the menu on posts. Many of you told us that you often copy parts of a post to quote in a reply. While we couldn’t replicate the old app’s functionality due to technical limitations, this new option lets you copy the entire post, which you can then edit down in your reply.
  • Threads open in the app - Links to other threads will now open directly in the app instead of the in-app browser. This was a popular request, and we’re looking to expand it in the future so other Mumsnet links work the same way.
  • Thread flipping fix - We’ve fixed an issue where flipping a thread would take you to a bookmarked post instead of the start of the thread.

Morning all!

Just a heads up that we've now released this update to Android as well.

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BeckyAMumsnet · 15/04/2025 15:39

We've just rolled out a behind-the-scenes update to our iOS and Android apps. If you're already using the latest version (45.0.12), you don’t need to update through the app store - the changes will come through automatically after you fully close and reopen the app.This update brings back the ability to bookmark posts and take other actions when filtering by a user, something we know some users found useful and had asked to see return.

Thanks to those who shared their thoughts. We’re continuing to work through all of the feedback and make adjustments where we can.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:26

Apologies for the delay in responding to some of these issues.

We’re currently reviewing the recent changes we made to text size based on your feedback. If you’re having trouble with text size in the app, it would be really helpful to know which specific parts you’re finding difficult to read. For example, thread titles, posts, usernames, or the date/time. This will help us review the overall balance and spacing.

Thank you also for flagging the issue with emojis. This is a bug we're actively looking into, and we’ll push an update as soon as we have a fix.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:27

deeahgwitch · 21/04/2025 06:36

Still no capital letter at the start of a new line. Sad
is that not pretty basic ?

Hi @deeahgwitch

On the capitalisation issue, as I mentioned in a previous post, this is something we’re seeing across both the website and the app. We know it seems like a simple fix, but the tool causing the issue isn’t something we can control on our side. We are actively exploring different solutions, but it won’t be a quick fix as it requires quite a bit of investigation. We know it’s frustrating, and we want to reassure you that we’re doing everything we can to get it sorted.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:28

WarriorN · 05/04/2025 06:14

I press on the screen and there’s a tiny haptic thing and it copies the whole text.

being able to highlight would be preferable

I also wish there was a way to collapse the keyboard when typing on a phone; I can only see a sentence. The previous app you saw and could read your whole post - it just helps for clarity in discussions (esp on the fwr board!)

Hi @WarriorN

You mentioned a little while ago that you'd like to be able to collapse the keyboard when typing on your phone. Would you mind letting me know what device you're using so I can look into this for you?

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:30

giveupmengetacat · 09/04/2025 11:31

And I still can't see any formatting... That last bit doesn't show as bold for me in the app.

Thanks for flagging the issue where you can’t see bolded text @giveupmengetacat. We haven’t been able to recreate this on our side, so it would be really helpful if you could let us know the name and model of the device you’re using.

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:33

PoppySeedBagelRedux · 09/04/2025 13:58

Post # 2 showing when I can, and cannot, post

Hi @PoppySeedBagelRedux

Thanks so much for sharing the screenshots - they’re really helpful. If the issue with the reply box staying thin after pasting something is happening consistently, would you be able to take a screen recording and send it to us at [email protected]? It would be a big help in trying to recreate and fix the issue.

Sorry about the issue you’re having with closing the reply box and not being able to reopen it on iPad. We’re aware of this and will be working on a fix soon. Thanks to Errol for sharing the temporary workaround. If you use the tab to open and close the reply box for now, that should let you post as usual until we can get it properly sorted. Thanks for your patience!

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AmeliaPMumsnet · 22/04/2025 14:34

lakecomomo · 18/04/2025 11:09

@AmeliaPMumsnetmy bookmarks have stopped working again

Thanks for flagging the issue with bookmarks @lakecomomo. We pushed out an update at the end of last week that should have resolved the problem where bookmarks weren’t being honoured at all. Please do let us know if you’re still seeing issues.

On the swipe feature, we know a lot of users prefer this and find it easier to use. We’re planning to bring it back in the near future, but it’s not a quick change, so it won’t be returning immediately.

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JoMumsnet · 08/05/2025 11:07

Hi @LegoTherapy can we just check if you're using the app (and if so, iOS or Android) or if you could possibly be using the mobile site? Some of the issues you've raised seem more like web issues than app ones so we just wanted to be sure we're on the same page (or same version of the site, at least!) Smile

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LilyMumsnet · 27/06/2025 17:08

Hi all,

Just to let you know, the latest release should have improved or fixed the following:

  • Bookmarks not working consistently
  • Usernames sometimes changing when posting
  • Some devices getting hot and the battery draining
  • Reply box not opening when using the the 'close keyboard' button in the bottom right hand side of the keyboard (on iPad)

@giveupmengetacat The release should have improved these issues, so could you please remind us which device you're using and if you could also share a screen recording of the jumping and bookmarks not working via [email protected].

@deeahgwitch We don't have fix for this as it's an issue with the third party tool that handles the text input, but we've been evaluating if there are any other options we could use instead. We'll share an update if anything changes.

@ErrolTheDragon Is this just happening when viewing the MN app and your device is in landscape or does it also happen when your device is in portrait? Please could you share a screen recording from when you open the app to the menu appearing so we can better understand exactly why it's happening. Please email it over to [email protected].

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LilyMumsnet · 30/06/2025 14:30

Hi @ErrolTheDragon

You should be able to record your screen by following these instructions: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102653

Regarding the battery draining - does the battery seems to drain more when you're scrolling on a long thread, or is it draining when you're just browsing around?

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HebeMumsnet · 02/07/2025 10:19

Morning, everyone. We've made a change that we think should stop the issue of draining batteries. If you've had that problem (or your phone seems to be running 'hot') could you try opening up the app and quitting it again. You might need to do this twice in order for the update to work. Then that should resolve the issue. Please let us know if it's still happening after that.

@ErrolTheDragon - thank you so much for looking into these freezing issues. That's been really helpful. It might be that this update also solves that problem. Could you let us know if it's still happening after you've opened and quit the app a few times to force through the update? Thank you! Flowers

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BeckyAMumsnet · 03/07/2025 10:49

Hi all - we’ve just released a new version of the iOS app - the latest version is 45.1.1.

This update includes a fix for the issue affecting iPad users, where the side menu (including followed topics) was overlaying everything and couldn’t be dismissed without fully quitting the app. Thanks for your patience while we sorted this.

The update should be rolling out to users shortly. If you don’t see it right away, you might be able to go to the App store and update manually - though it may take a bit of time to appear for everyone.

If you spot anyone still posting about the issue, do feel free to point them here. And as ever, let us know if you’re still having problems after updating.
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AmeliaPMumsnet · 28/08/2025 11:34

Hi all,

We’d love your input to help shape what we work on next for the app. If you'd like to share your thoughts, you can fill out our short survey here. Everyone who completes it will be entered into our monthly prize draw where you have the chance to win a £250 voucher!

We know lots of you have shared feedback since the new app launched. Some of the issues raised we’ve been able to fix already, others are still in progress, and a few are trickier to solve - but we do read your posts and take all of your feedback on board.

This survey is another way for us to make sure we’re focusing on the things that matter most to you.

Thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to share their thoughts so far, it really makes a difference.

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