DropYet / News: Recent posts

Version 2.5.5 “Space Nova” (10/01/2026)

• Added a document viewer for viewing PDF files
• Added a video/audio viewer
• Gave the search function a more modern look
• Accent color bar removed and integrated directly into the menu bar instead
• “Stop Sharing” pop-up changed by altering the button’s state (the “Stop Sharing” button now automatically becomes a confirmation button)
• “Go to Top” button added when scrolling far down
• Tile view and view menu added (DropYet remembers the view settings for each folder)
• Bug fix: Fixed an issue with loading the background image in Firefox
• Bug fix: The table dialog in the text editor now also works in dark mode

Version 2.5.4 “Space Nova” (09/26/2026)

• Added a button to search fields to quickly clear them
• Gave the breadcrumbs a more modern look
• Made the breadcrumbs more visible in Light Mode
• Added animations to the “Mark as Read” and “Mark as Unread” buttons
• In mobile mode, notifications now display the corresponding notification category as a number in a red circle
• Current versions of Firefox no longer run in compatibility mode
• Bug fix: Translation error in the upload status window has been corrected
• Bug fix: Position of the “Add” button has been corrected
• Bug fix: Multi-day calendar entries are now displayed correctly again
• Bug fix: Calendar notifications should now be displayed at the correct time again
• Bug fix: Tooltips in the settings are now displayed correctly in dark mode as well

Version 2.5.3 “Space Nova” (09/23/2026)

• Major Design Update: DropYet now looks modern and fresh even in desktop mode and is even more organized—plus, your chosen accent color now stands out much more
• Added purple and gray as accent colors
• Added a new Retina-optimized font for buttons and other elements
• Numerous bug fixes in Dark Mode
• New “Add” menu that drops down (New Folder, Upload File, and New Text File)
• Added colored file icons (black-and-white icons can still be displayed if desired)
• Shadows/glow added behind file icons for better visibility
• Event search added to the calendar
• Animations added to the login process in desktop and mobile modes
• Animation added to the “Unsaved Changes” dialog
• Animation added for the “Saved” badge in the mini-editor (beta)
• Added directory search to the “Move” option in mobile mode
• The installer has been visually and technically updated
• You can now switch back to desktop mode from the mobile mode login window without logging in
• Bug fix: The calendar now displays a “+X More” link in the monthly view when there are more than 3 entries per day.
• Bug fix: The Mini Editor (Beta) no longer creates unwanted blank lines
• Bug fix: Text formatting in the Mini Editor (Beta) no longer disappears after pressing “Enter”
• Bug fix: DropYet no longer enlarges unintentionally in mobile mode
• Bug fix: The access log now always displays the most up-to-date information when opened
• Bug fix: Renaming files now displays correctly again
• Bug fix: Missing translation in mobile mode has been added
• Bug fix: Notification cards are not displayed before the stylesheets finish loading
• Starting with this version, DropYet is switching to standard semantic versioning

Version 2.5.2.1 “Space Invader” (09/21/2026)

• Context menu buttons in mobile mode are now more visually distinct and feature an icon
• “Rename” function implemented in mobile mode
• “Download” function implemented in mobile mode
• “Move” function improved in mobile mode—you can now navigate through directories more natively
• The “Save…” prompt in the mobile mini-editor now disappears after 2 seconds
• If you exit the mini-editor in mobile mode without saving, DropYet now asks if you really want to do so
• The mini-editor now opens automatically in mobile mode when you click on a .txt or .md file
• The “Save” button in the mobile mode settings is now permanently pinned to the bottom of the screen
• Bug fix: Uploads directly into subfolders no longer result in an error message, and the file is placed in the desired directory instead of the main directory
• Bug fix: File sizes are now displayed correctly in the mobile mode search
• Bug fix: If you open a subfolder via the search and then a text file, the editor in mobile mode now displays the file’s contents again
• Bug fix: When moving multiple files in mobile mode, the folders are now displayed again in the move list
• Bug fix: Date selection in the calendar is now displayed correctly
• Bug fix: Calendar notifications now appear and disappear in real time in mobile mode as well

Visit DropYet's brand-new website to learn more about the new features and how to get support.

https://dropyet.maximiliansixdorf.de/

Version 2.5.2.0 “Space Invader” (09/19/2026)

• New mobile view added (Beta) — provides better clarity and usability on mobile devices
• Note: Mobile mode already uses a newer design but is fully compatible with the desktop version
• DropYet now automatically switches to mobile mode on mobile devices
• In mobile mode, DropYet currently only offers a streamlined version of the editor and calendar
• The “Save” badge in the mini-editor (Beta) now disappears after 2 seconds
• New SVG file icons have been added, which now also adjust their colors to match Dark Mode
• When opening the Log tab, DropYet now automatically scrolls to the last entry
• Bug fix: The message that appears during login if no email address has been provided is now also readable in Dark Mode

Version 2.5.1.4 “Space Invader” (09/14/2026)

• Calendar feature (beta) added; however, it can be completely disabled via the settings
• Month/Week/Day view
• Create, edit, move (via drag & drop), and delete events
• Reminder time can be set individually for each event (none/at start time/5 min–1 day in advance)
• Month/Year quick selection (“Go to”) in the top-left corner
• Import of .ics files (including those with multiple events, e.g., from Google Calendar)
• Export individual events as .ics
• Holiday calendar: all 16 German states, calculated automatically (not saved), visible only if language = German
• Birthday calendar: separate category, can be shown or hidden
• Show/hide toggle for holidays/birthdays, state selection in the top right corner
• Calendar function can be completely enabled or disabled in Settings (the “Other” tab), including migration of existing installations
• Image viewer updated
• Now reads EXIF data
• Image arrow keys added to the bottom left edge
• “Zoom in” function added—additional EXIF data is then displayed
• Bug fix: Settings tabs now display correctly in dark mode
• Visibility of the “Save” status in the mini-editor (beta) improved (badge implemented)
• “Messages” modal with two tabs: ‘Notifications’ (API only) and “Calendar Entries”
• Mini Editor (Beta): Badge added for save status (better readability)
• New documents can now also be created by pressing “Enter”
• Bug fixes implemented in the Mini Editor (Beta) (formatting—bold, lists—was lost when deleting blank lines)
• The activity log now records (almost) all actions (e.g., creating, deleting, or moving files/folders; changing settings; creating or deleting calendar entries; sharing files)
• The Login and Help buttons in the login area are now side by side instead of one below the other
• Bug fix: The updater no longer encounters issues when creating subdirectories

Version 2.5.1.3 “Space Invader” (09/08/2026)

• Added logo animation
• Animated various buttons
• Segmented settings into categories
• Added background image manager
• Added image viewer
• Action buttons have been made smaller and are hidden unless the cursor hovers over a row
• Search results are now highlighted in the accent color instead of green
• Added some fine-tuning
• Bug fix: If a file is renamed, it can now be deleted without having to reload the page first

Version 2.5.1.2 “Space Invader” (09/06/2026)

• Changes implemented so that virus scanners no longer detect DropYet as malware or a spammer
• Feature implemented to prevent sending via manipulated email addresses
• Code injection vulnerability fixed when writing to config_user
• Markdown text editor moved to /include
• rename_files.php moved to /include (was temporarily integrated into index.php, but caused the malware scanner to trigger)
• Improvements to the mini-editor:
• Target path verification: dyAssertPathInsideDaten()
• Implementation of size limits and prevention of saving as soon as code is detected in .txt/.md files (<?php, <?=, and <%)—dyEditorContentIsSafe()
• Every edit or creation of a text file is now successfully logged
• When creating text files or moving files, it is now possible to search for nested folders (results are cached)

Version 2.5.1.1 “Space Invader” (09/06/2026)

• Added folder search to the move function and text file creation

Version 2.5.1.0 “Space Invader” (09/06/2026)

• Added flag icons to the language selection in Settings
• Added color swatches to the color selection in Settings
• A series of dark mode bug fixes ensure improved display in dark mode
• Added a simple .txt and .md editor
• Added a button to create .txt and .md files – .txt and .md files now automatically open in the editor, but can still be downloaded
• DropYet no longer needs to reload for every action; it now only loads relevant system components
• Added an animated green checkmark when a file or folder has been successfully renamed
• When settings are saved, the page now automatically reloads the settings
• All non-Bootstrap modals are now Bootstrap modals
• Bug fix: Sharing files in subfolders was sometimes not possible
• Bug fix: When deleting multiple files at once, the file counter in the menu bar now disappears again
• Bug fix: Files in subfolders could sometimes not be moved

Version 2.5.0.2 “Space Invader” (09/03/2026)

• The “Add” button now opens the operating system’s file dialog directly, without displaying a modal window
• Added an improved progress bar for file uploads, which now also works for drag-and-drop uploads
• Bug fix: Two-factor authentication can now be used even after updating from an older version, provided the settings were not saved again beforehand
• A warning is now displayed if DropYet is running on PHP version < 8
• The menu is now pinned and remains at the top even when the user scrolls
• Security fixes that prevent certain program elements from being displayed when the user is not logged in (Gatekeeper)
• The language has been updated for the “Reset Password” and “Reset Two-Factor Authentication” sections
• Design fixes (including replacement of missing Glyphicons)

Version 2.5.0.1 “Space Invader” (08/31/2026)

• Implemented SHA-256 checksum verification for updates
• Implemented file protection for updates (also prevents virus scanners from being triggered)

Version 2.5.0.0 “Space Invader” (08/31/2026)

• Implemented a new system for sharing files and folders with an expiration feature and optional password protection
• “Shared” tab added to the menu
• Public mode has been removed ➔ Files are migrated to public_old (shared items must be set up again)
• bcrypt implemented as the new password algorithm ➔ Migration to the new algorithm occurs by resetting the password in the settings (SHA512 remains as a fallback until migration is complete)
• Added telemetry opt-out ➔ Anonymous telemetry data will not be transmitted if desired
• Added multi-select for the “Delete” and “Move” actions next to filenames
• Added animations for the delete and move processes
• Delete confirmation (pop-up) now appears in the DropYet design
• Color in the Move menu changed to blue
• Demo mode added ➔ Simplifies the deployment of the latest DropYet version as a demo version
• This update deletes the old /public directory and the /include/searchpublic.php file (personal files are preserved)... read more

Version 2.4.6.6 “Space Invader” (04/01/2021)

• Date in DropYet-License updates
• Notification tool added (DropYet can now show dynamic developer news)
• Credits reworked
• DropYet can now detect if it’s not set up and will now help you to find the setup tool
• Security code can now be regenerated manually via “Security”-Tab
• Bug fixed, where you could have accessed the private date even if there was a security code
• Security cookie will now be directly deleted after log out
• You should now have no more access to the upload window if you are not logged in
• Credits added
• DropYet now generates a security code to safe your data vor unwanted accesses. (After update to 2.4.6.5 you have to generate this code once. If you install a fresh copy, DropYet will do that for you)
• DropYet can now check if there is a security code
• Darkmode added (beta)
• New Logo in “About”-Tab”
• “That’s new…”-Button added – will be shown if there is a new update available
• Added notification in main view if log was sent via email
• Corrected max. characters to 70 when renaming files & folders
• Username will now be shown in a blue badge in lower left-hand corner

Now you can download an updated version of DropYet at Sourceforge or on our website! Have fun. :)

The documentations are now updated for the newest version of DropYet. :)

See here

Nach vielen Problemlösung nach etwaigen Test scheint die neue Version von DropYet nun tatsächlich fertig zu sein und steht nun als Download bereit. Viele neue Funktionen überraschen einen nun als Nutzer, lang noch nicht alles ist umgesetzt, aber das folgt, wenn ich mal weiß, wie ich das umsetzen kann.

Zunächst sei noch gesagt: Es wird empfohlen, nur noch die neuste Version von DropYet zu nutzen, auch wenn Version 2.3.2 weiterhin als sicher betrachtet werden darf.... read more

Uff, seit langem endlich mal wieder ein Update für deine DropYet. Neben kleineren Änderungen gibt es auch welche, die einige ganz besonders freuen dürfte. Alle geplanten Features sind aber weiterhin nicht vorhanden, das es mir an einer helfenden Hand fehlt.

Noch einmal möchte ich jedoch darauf hinweisen, dass Version 2.1 und darunter grundsätzliche Sicherheitslücken aufweisen. Es wird deshalb empfohlen, auf eine der neusten Version zu updaten... read more

Etwas verspätet, aber dennoch nicht zu spät. Da ist sie also. DropYet Version 2.3.1. Mit Ihren kleinen Verbesserungen und Raffinessen macht sie DropYet wieder ein Stück moderner.

Noch einmal möchte ich jedoch darauf hinweisen, dass Version 2.1 und darunter grundsätzliche Sicherheitslücken aufweisen. Es wird deshalb empfohlen, auf eine der neusten Version zu updaten.

Changelog:

• “.htaccess”-Datei hinzugefügt, um gegen cross-site scripting vorzubeugen
• einen Schönheitsfehler in den Einstellungen behoben
• Chrome auf Android ändert nun seine Kopfzeilenfarbe je nach gewählter Farbeinstellung
• Versionsname “Colorcode” hinzugefügt
• Favicons Flieder gefärbt
• “Speicher” und “Hochladen”-Buttons wurden nun neben den “Schließen”-Buttons platziert, der Erreichbarkeit wegen
• Browserdetektor und Warnsystem für ältere Browser hinzugefügt
• Dokumentationen aktualisiert
• Dateigröße von DropYet verringert... read more

Um DropYet weiterhin auf einem relativ modernen Stand zu halten, wurden folgende Neuerungen hinzugefügt:

• robots.txt (Schließt Ihre Cloud komplett von Suchmaschinen aus)
• Ladebalken (Seite erscheint erst, wenn vollständig geladen)
• Neue Schriftart (bessere Lesbarkeit)
• Logo (neues Logo hinzugefügt)
• Zeitformat (kann nun in den Einstellungen gewählt werden
• Mauszeiger Bug gefixt
• Lizenz nun in Tab aufrufbar
• Log kann nun geleert werden
• Rechtschreibfehler und sonstige Fehler wurden behoben... read more

Download the new version on Sourceforge or on our website.

Sourceforge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/dropyet/files/DropYet%20v2.2.zip/download
Download: https://dropyet.maximiliansixdorf.de/
Changelog: https://dropyet.maximiliansixdorf.de/dokumentationen/#changelog
Demo: https://dropyet.maximiliansixdorf.de/demo/
More: https://www.tqsg.de/

(https://www.tqsg.de/beitrag/things-happen/)

DropYet wird nun stetig weiter verbessert. Hier eine kleine Liste der Dinge, die in der Developer-Version bereits verändert wurden:

• Bugs wurden gefixt
• Username-Anzeige unten Links
• SSL-Detektor mit Hinweis auf evtl. nicht vorhandene Verschlüsselung
• Sprache wurde verbessert
• Ein “Über”-Tab wurde eingebaut und wurde/wird mit wichtigen Informationen versehen
• Die Einstellungen werden nicht mehr zurückgesetzt
• Lizenz wurde eingebaut... read more

We are currently working on error documents in different languages. Stay tuned. :)