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Platform Updates

New features, improvements, and behind-the-scenes development updates

New Calculators Math & Health Calculator Expansion

December 1, 2025

Major expansion with five new calculators focused on mathematics and health:

  • Percentage Calculator - Calculate percentages, percentage increase/decrease, and percentage of a number with multiple calculation modes and real-world scenarios
  • Fraction Calculator - Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with automatic simplification and conversion between improper and mixed numbers
  • Average Calculator - Calculate mean, median, mode, and range for any data set with comprehensive statistical analysis
  • Standard Deviation Calculator - Calculate standard deviation, variance, and other statistical measures with step-by-step breakdowns
  • Water Intake Calculator - Determine recommended daily water intake based on weight, activity level, and climate conditions

All new calculators include detailed educational content, real-world examples, interactive charts, and comprehensive FAQs to help you understand the concepts behind the calculations.

New Calculators Platform Improvements & New Calculators

October 30, 2025

Added three new calculators and performed extensive bug fixes and performance optimizations across the platform:

  • Interest Calculator - Calculate simple and compound interest on savings, investments, or loans with detailed breakdowns
  • Savings Calculator - Plan your savings goals with monthly contributions, interest rates, and time horizons
  • BMI Calculator - Calculate your Body Mass Index using height and weight with comprehensive interpretation
  • Performance Optimizations - Improved loading speeds and responsiveness across multiple pages
  • Bug Fixes - Resolved various issues with calculator displays and mobile compatibility

All new calculators feature the same privacy-first approach with client-side calculations and detailed visualizations.

Relaunch CalcWise 2.0 - Complete Rebuild

October 29, 2025

CalcWise has been completely rebuilt from the ground up with a new design, better privacy features, and optimized performance. Here's what changed:

  • New Design System - Clean, modern interface with improved usability and consistent styling across all pages
  • Enhanced Privacy - Upgraded to Plausible.io for fully cookieless analytics, all calculations happen client-side with zero server storage
  • Open Source - Complete codebase now available on GitHub for full transparency and community contributions
  • Performance Optimizations - System fonts, minimal dependencies, and optimized code for faster loading and better Core Web Vitals
  • Mobile-First - Fully responsive design that works seamlessly on all devices

This relaunch sets the foundation for building 500+ calculators that actually respect users. The old version is retired—this is the new CalcWise.