Couchers has moved out of Beta into an official v1 launch, marking core features as complete and ready for all users.
The platform’s new strategy focuses on being the safest, healthiest, and most active couch surfing community.
A redesigned landing page clearly communicates Couchers’ values and mission to both new and existing users.
Key new features include an overhauled references system, a rebuilt map search, a notification feed, and language selection with ongoing translations.
Safety and moderation have been enhanced with user blocking, report flags, updated policies, and improved moderation tools.
A public roadmap is now available to show upcoming features and progress.
An activeness probe system will prompt long-inactive hosts to confirm their availability.
The organization has formed a dedicated CouchOps team and continues to recruit volunteers for development, translation, and community roles.
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