Changelog

Version 2.5.1.4 “Space Invader” (13/08/2026)

  • 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

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/search_public.php file (personal files are preserved)

Version 2.4.7.6 “Space Invader” (08/28/2026)

  • Bug fix: The password or two-factor authentication code could not be reset if a custom background image had been set

Version 2.4.7.5 “Space Invader” (08/28/2026)

  • Bug fixes and security patches in the update system
    • A trusted HTTPS verification of the update channel is enforced
    • Prevention of man-in-the-middle attacks when retrieving the update.json file and the ZIP package
    • A dedicated validation function checks every path before write, move, or delete operations
    • Sequences are consistently blocked, and resolved paths are checked to ensure they are strictly within the application directory (__DIR__)
      Before the actual extraction, all paths contained in the ZIP archive are validated
    • Escaping the target directory via specially crafted archives is effectively prevented – remotely specified delete and move commands are executed only after successful path validation
  • New disk space analysis categorized by file type and displays upload activity from the last 30 days
  • Disk space analysis moved to the top; credits moved to the bottom
  • New system implemented to reset passwords and 2-factor codes
  • Link to the Update tab added to the menu (displays key features of the latest version)
  • Bug fix: Translation error
  • Bug fix: Translation updated to reflect new features
  • Minimum required PHP version set to 8
  • This update deletes the old directories /resetpw, /reset2fa, /public/resetpw, and /public/reset2fa

Version 2.4.7.4 “Space Invader” (08/27/2026)

  • Two-factor authentication can now be reset if an email address has been provided
  • Clicking on the directory path in the search now takes you to the directory containing the file you’re looking for
  • Telemetry feature added (tracks the current version and whether DropYet was active in the last 7 days)
  • New update feature added—updates now occur directly within the DropYet interface, and their status can be tracked; additionally, the updater can now move or delete files that are no longer needed
  • The “About” tab now displays a note indicating that DropYet development is supported by AI
  • Start of the transformation of DropYet’s file structure—some functions are now moved to separate files (/include)
  • The “Reload” link after saving settings is now a button—clickability has been improved
  • Bug fix: Outdated readme.html
  • Bug fix: Default backgrounds do not load on the login page of Public Mode

Version 2.4.7.3 “Space Invader” (08/01/2026)

  • Two-factor authentication implemented
  • Notifications are now sorted from newest to oldest
  • Validity date, expiration date, and version checker notifications added to notifications
  • cURL removed; the current DropYet version is now retrieved via a new API
  • Minor visual adjustments

Version 2.4.7.2 “Space Invader” (08/01/2026)

  • Implemented improved notifications that can now be marked as “read” (JSON)

Version 2.4.7.1 “Space Invader” (08/01/2026)

  • Added file search
  • Added an option to enable any custom background image via URL
  • A new “Glass” look is enabled when a custom background image is added
  • Menu slightly restructured
  • Fixed language errors
  • Fixed bugs in the code

Version 2.4.7 “Space Invader” (07/27/2026)

  • Added multi-file upload
    • It is now possible to upload multiple files at once
  • Added drag-and-drop file upload
    • Files can now simply be dragged into the browser window and will be uploaded automatically
  • Added file move functionality
    • Files can now be moved both within and between the two modes
  • Fixed the rename bug in “Private” mode
  • Fixed a Content Security Policy issue
  • Added icons to buttons, window titles, and menus
  • Restructured the menu
  • Redesigned the “Security” tab
  • Minor code cleanup and optimizations

Version 2.4.6.15 “Space Invader” (07/26/2026)

  • Fixed a language error in the German language file
  • The default background is now “Mountain Clouds”
  • The default color for the color bar has been changed to “Blue”
  • Fixed a bug where the security code was not updated when the password was changed via the settings
  • Fixed a bug in the installation script
  • Added a “Go Directly to DropYet” button to the installation window

Version 2.4.6.14 “Space Invader” (11/04/2024)

  • Fixed a bug where a warning message could be displayed when trying to reset the password
  • Corrected spelling mistakes

Version 2.4.6.12 “Space Invader” (10/31/2024)

  • Fixed a bug where a warning message could be displayed when uploading a file
  • Fixed a bug where a warning message could be displayed when you try to reset your password
  • Fixed a bug where a warning message could be displayed if you have not yet fully installed your DropYet

Version 2.4.6.11 “Space Invader” (08/22/2024)

  • Adjustments in the code to make DropYet usable under PHP 8 and higher
  • DropYet now generates a new security code as soon as the password has been changed using the “Reset password” function. This means that the password cannot be changed a second time via the same link.
  • The menu item “Connection information” is now only visible as soon as you have logged in
  • Note on the use & necessity of the e-mail address implemented in the installation tool

Version 2.4.6.10 “Space Invader” (08/18/2024)

  • New update system (beta) integrated. This should ensure more reliable updates.
  • Information banner now appears if password cannot be reset
  • A longer security code is now generated (24 characters, consisting of numbers and letters)

Version 2.4.6.9 “Space Invader” (08/18/2024)

  • Announcements in the menu bar now have an expiration date and are no longer forgotten there
  • Removed function for using a random Unsplash background image (no longer possible from Unsplash)
  • Translations adjusted
  • Removed script that should count the number of DropYet installations
  • “Reset password” function added

Version 2.4.6.8 “Space Invader” (12/23/2022)

  • Removed option to send log via email
  • Added option to export log.txt (replaces mail-option)
  • Minor fixes in installer tool

Version 2.4.6.7 “Space Invader” (08/09/2022)

  • Darkmode is no more a beta version
  • Adjusted and darkened colors of darkmode
  • Replaced shortlink linkin in top menu with a external service
  • Removed QR-Code linking from top menu

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

Version 2.4.6.5 “Space Invader” (03/29/2021)

  • 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

Version 2.4.6.4 “Space Invader” (2020)

  • Log can now be activated and deactivated in settings menu
  • New notification, that DropYet’s settings changes will take affect after a page reload

Version 2.4.6.3 “Space Invader” (2019)

  • DropYet now displays the correct font “Lato” on Macs

Version 2.4.6.2 “Space Invader”

  • update-button will now be deactivated if you already have the latest version
  • fixed bug in updatesystem

Version 2.4.6.1 “Space Invader”

  • DropYet now informs you if a new update is available
  • different technology to get latest version

Version 2.4.6 “Space Invader”

  • updated “About”-tab
  • DropYet now checks for latest version in “About”-tab (beta)
  • DropYet shows warning if it can’t check latest version
  • added updatefunction (beta)
  • implemented .axx as “crypto”-format
  • DropYet now sends an e-mail if someone changed the settings
  • updates link to documentations in “readme”-file
  • added a Firefox compatibility mode (“Delete”-button will now be replaced with a link when using Firefox)
  • added random-background as option (using Unsplash)
  • changed “Settings”-menu a bit

Version 2.4.5 “Space Invader”

  • integrated new login screen
  • you can now choose between 10 different wallpapers in login (more options soon)
  • added PHP-version of your server in the “About”-Tab as general information (for problems etc.)
  • added link to file encryption tool “Encrypto”
  • DropYet can now detect the most common encrypted filetypes and symbolizes them with a golden lock
  • updates link to documentations
  • changed icon for “previous directory”
  • updated “Safety”-tab
  • improved visibility
  • updated language
  • removed bugs
  • updated “About”-tab

Version 2.4.4.1 “Space Invader”

  • replaced md5-encryption with SHA512 – improves security especially with long passwords
  • added Spanish as language
  • added new password analyzer
  • if no email added in settings, the “send log”-button will be disabled

Version 2.4.4 “Space Invader”

  • added md5-encryption (password will no longer be saved in clear text)
  • added file renaming – you can now rename files and folders with a double click next to the item
  • changed settings so that you have to confirm that you want to change your password
  • removed password analyzing tool because md5 makes passwords unreadable

Version 2.4.3 “Space Invader”

  • changed look of security overview a bit for more visibility
  • corrected the file counter so the “.htaccess”-file will not be counted anymore
  • removed Edge from “incompatible browser”-list due to big improvement in Microsoft’s Edge Browser in Windows 10 Update 1803
  • added a upload progress bar (still needs some improvement)
  • added a DropYet-Logo in readme-file
  • updated browser database
  • corrected bug in settings where current language isn’t readable after installation
  • changed loading bar – loading bar will now take the look of the current set ambient color in settings and is bigger

Version 2.4.2 “Space Invader”

  • decent warning for temporarily not fully supported Edge-Browser (by all of our services)
  • changed to newer Bootstrap Version
  • corrected htaccess-files
  • improved mobile view a bit
  • replaced bootstrap.min.js with bootstrap.js because of incompatibility

Version 2.4.1 “Space Invader”

  • Warning for temporarily unsupported Firefox-Browser (updated Browser database) – (searching for solution)
  • recommendation for Opera instead
  • corrected some spelling mistakes

Version 2.4.0 “Space Invader”

  • settings now show the current chosen option
  • outdated files were deleted
  • logo was replaced with .svg file to reduce load times
  • browser-database was updated to detect outdated or incompatible browsers better
  • log can’t be deleted without being logged in anymore
  • DropYet now shows the overall size of the current mode and the overall size of both modes together with a nice chart
  • DropYet now knows more filetypes (like .key, .ini, .dll) and gives them icons
  • Bootstrap and jQuery were updated for more compatibility
  • due to this, menus can now only closed by clicking in the “close”-button
  • there is now only one install-file which can be used with different languages
  • languages were updated
  • statistics can now be used for the installation (experimental)
  • the “about”-tab was updated
  • the log can now send by a click of a button to the email set up in the settings
  • the mobile view was optimized for smartphone-users (a bit)
  • activity emails now also log the “user-agent” (Browser and OS)
  • DropYet now gives you feedback about the security-status of your password
  • the file chooser now can “speak” your language
  • the “delete”-button now is red
  • fixed a bug in the mobile view

Version 2.3.2 “Colorcode”

  • added chinese as Language
  • updated license
  • added little icons in settings
  • corrected some language mistakes
  • updated browser database and added new dialog for outdated browsers
  • updated the “Thanks to” list and the “About”-Tab
  • updated time- and date formats
  • added new beautiful Read-me-file

Version 2.3.1 “Colorcode”

  • added “.htaccess”-file with some coding against cross-site scripting
  • fixed a bug in the settings tab
  • added feature that will dye your Android-Chrome header in the color you’ve chosen
  • named it “Colorcode” (every version now will get a name… maybe)
  • dyed favicons purple (DropYet color)
  • added “save” and “upload” button next to “close” button for better accessibility
  • added browser detection and warning
  • updated documentations
  • reduced DropYet in size

Version 2.3

  • robots.txt (Searchengines will ignore your DropYet)
  • Loading-bar (Site will appear when its loaded completely)
  • New font (improved legibility)
  • Logo (added new logo)
  • Timeformat (available in settings)
  • Cursor bug fixed
  • License now opens in a tab
  • You can now clear the log
  • corrected spelling mistakes and other bugs

Version 2.2

  • fixed big backdoor
  • added username to the left-hand corner
  • added SSL-detector for more safety
  • improved language (a bit :D)
  • added “About”-Tab with important information
  • added license
  • settings will no longer reset after change
  • prepared things for the next version
  • added thank-you list for developers
  • added “Log”-Tab where you can access your Logs
  • fixed some links

Version 2.1

  • added english language
  • added settings for colours of design
  • added public and private mode
  • added safety features like cookie encryption
  • added new mime-type symbols