Changelog

Changes

• Free tier adjustments - To keep Playcode sustainable and continue offering a great experience, we've had to reintroduce some coding limits for free accounts. Pro users continue to enjoy unlimited lines of code, along with all other premium features. We appreciate your understanding and support!

New

• GPT-5.2 Model - OpenAI's most capable model is now available. Advanced reasoning and planning capabilities for complex coding tasks.

Improvements

• Cleaner Read-Only Presentations: When sharing a read-only project, only the owner's cursor is now visible. Viewer cursors are hidden, preventing visual chaos when presenting to large groups like classrooms with 40+ students.

Fixes

• Binary Assets in NPM Packages: Fixed support for npm packages that include binary assets like fonts, images, audio, and video files. Packages like @expo/vector-icons, icon libraries, and media packages now work correctly.

Major Update: Unlimited Free Coding!

We've removed all code limits. Playcode is now completely free to use with unlimited coding in the playground.

New

• Unlimited Free Coding - We've completely removed the 8-line code limit! Code as much as you want, experiment freely, build anything - no restrictions, no timers, no paywalls.
• Simplified Pricing - One simple plan: Playcode Pro at $9.99/month or $99/year (save $20 annually). No confusing tiers, no feature gates.
• Embedded Stripe Checkout - Upgrade without leaving Playcode. Supports all payment methods: cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank accounts. 3D Secure handled automatically.
• Instant Cancellation Option - New "Cancel immediately" option for those who need to downgrade right away (standard cancellation still available).
• Plan Switching in Billing Portal - Switch between monthly and yearly billing anytime. Get prorated credits when upgrading to annual.
• Collaboration Limits - Free accounts support 1 collaborator (perfect for pair programming and 1-on-1 interviews). Pro gets unlimited collaborators for team sessions.
• Project Export (Pro) - Download your projects as ZIP files with source code and production build. Pro-only feature.

Improvements

• Grandfathering Policy - Already have 100 projects? Keep them all! The 3-project limit only applies to NEW saves. We don't punish early adopters.
• Smarter Upgrade Prompts - Hit a limit? See exactly what you have (your 3 projects listed) and what you'd get with Pro. No more confusion.
• Stripe Billing Portal Integration - Full control over your subscription: download invoices, update cards, add tax IDs, switch plans - all without contacting support.
• Real-time Webhook Sync - Cancel in Stripe? Reactivates in Playcode instantly. Switch plans? Updates immediately. Everything stays in perfect sync.
• Project Counter in Dashboard - Free users see "2/3 projects" right in the header. Always know where you stand.
• Reactivation Support - Changed your mind? "Don't Cancel" button brings back your subscription instantly, or use the billing portal.

Fair Downgrade Policy

If you cancel, here's what happens:

• Keep all existing projects - Even if you have 100, they're safe (grandfathered)
• Private → Public - Your private projects become public
• Custom domains removed - Sites get random number subdomains
• Storage: 1GB → 4MB - Large assets over 4MB will be deleted
• Keep using Playcode - Continue coding, just can't save new projects over limit

Questions? Check our billing help articles or [chat with us](#).

Fixes

• Chat Connection Stability: Fixed multiple bugs causing the AI chat to disconnect unexpectedly. The chat is now much more stable and reliable.
• Agent Task Interruption: Fixed an issue where the AI agent would randomly stop working on tasks without being prompted to do so.
• GPT-5.1 Codex Pricing: Fixed incorrect cost calculation for GPT-5.1 Codex model usage.

New

• Import Maps Support: Use import maps with CDN URLs like unpkg, esm.sh, or skypack. Import Three.js, React, or any library directly from CDN without npm install.

Improvements

• Smaller Published Sites: Simple HTML pages without npm dependencies no longer include unnecessary runtime code, reducing bundle size by ~238KB.
• Better Error Messages: Module resolution errors now show the actual esbuild error with helpful suggestions instead of generic "not installed" messages.

Fixes

• Production Build Errors: Fixed "Identifier already declared" errors in published sites caused by minification conflicts between bundles.
• Dependencies Now Minified: Published sites now properly minify npm dependencies for smaller file sizes.

Improvements

• AI Usage History Redesign: Completely redesigned usage tracking with server-side pagination, quick time filters (Today, Yesterday, This Week, etc.), spending summaries, and model names for each request.
• Updated Code Editor: Upgraded Monaco Editor (VSCode engine) to the latest version with improved TypeScript support and better performance.
• Faster Bundler: Updated esbuild to version 0.27.1 for faster builds and improved module resolution.

Fixes

• AI Chat Revert: Fixed an issue where AI-generated code changes didn't always revert properly when clicking "Reject".
• Chat Input Overflow: Fixed the chat input field growing excessively large when pasting long content.

New

• SQL Playground: Full PostgreSQL and SQLite running 100% in your browser. Write, run, and test SQL queries instantly with no server required.
• PostgreSQL with Persistence: Your data is saved to IndexedDB. Close the tab, come back later, your tables are still there.
• 18+ PostgreSQL Extensions: pgvector for AI embeddings, pg_trgm for fuzzy search, hstore, uuid-ossp, ltree, cube, and more. All pre-loaded and ready to use.
• Database Explorer: Browse your tables, preview data with pagination, view row counts, and manage tables with a context menu.
• Export & Import: Export your database with pg_dump, import SQL dumps. Backup and restore your data easily.
• Sample Databases: Chinook (music store) and Northwind (e-commerce) databases preloaded for learning and testing.

Improvements

• Template System: Quickly switch between different configurations. Open PostgreSQL, then switch to SQLite, Python, or C++ with one click. Each template comes with its own files and features.
• Reset Files: New Reset button in Python and C++ playgrounds. Restore files to template defaults when you want a fresh start.
• Better Panel Management: Closeable panels with proper close buttons. Smart positioning when reopening panels.
• Updated Landing Pages: SQL Playground pages now highlight all the new PostgreSQL features, persistence, and extensions.

Improvements

• HTML Page Selector: Click the URL bar in the preview toolbar to see all HTML pages in your project. Quickly switch between pages without typing URLs manually.

New Developer Tools

A complete suite of free, ad-free developer tools, all running in your browser with no data sent to servers.

• JSON Formatter : Beautify, validate, and explore JSON with Monaco editor. Tree view, JSON path display, sort keys, share via URL, and auto-save.
• JSON to TypeScript : Generate TypeScript interfaces from JSON. Customize naming, optional fields, and export format.
• JSON Diff : Compare and merge JSON files. Three-way merge, array comparison strategies, apply individual changes, and JSON Patch export.
• Regex Tester : Test regular expressions with real-time highlighting. Match groups, replacement preview, flag toggles, and common patterns library.
• Python Compiler : Run Python code in your browser via WebAssembly. Multi-file support, console output, and instant execution. No server required.
• C++ Compiler : Compile and run C++ code in your browser. WebAssembly-powered with standard library support and instant feedback.

Improvements

• Products Mega Menu: New dropdown menu in the header showcasing all Playcode products: AI Website Builder, language playgrounds, and developer tools.