We won't lie to you: the September era was hard for us, both emotionally and statistically. It challenged our motivation, tested our direction, and pushed us to make one of the hardest decisions in Coven's history: closing the entire Coven portal to both public and VIP members for a full month .
We needed time to step back, rethink our future, listen to feedback, and decide what Coven should become. We didn't want to keep moving forward just for the sake of it. We wanted to build something better, stronger, and more meaningful for our community.
And now... we're finally back. 🖤
Today, on October 10, 2026, we're introducing Coven Update 7.10, alongside our brand-new Portal 10. And yes, the date is special: 10/10/10! A huge thank you to @Nikikok for pointing out this magical connection!
What's New?
- New Design — A fresh look for the Coven experience.
- New Portal — A redesigned gateway to our community.
- New Online Status — See who's online and who's part of the conversation.
- New Navigation Menu — Improved navigation, buttons, and accessibility.
- New HTML Editor — A better writing experience for forum posts.
- New Forum Rules — Updated rules for both general participation and the entire forum.
- New Blog+ — An integrated blogging experience directly inside the Coven portal and forum, without redirecting you to external websites.
- New Marketplace — A dedicated space for marketplace features.
- New Donor Portal Area — A dedicated area for our supporters.
- AI-Powered Translation — Translate content into 6 additional languages and help our community connect across language barriers.
What's Been Revamped?
- Homepage — A complete redesign of the Coven home experience.
- Messages & Profiles — A refreshed design for conversations and member profiles.
- Coven Portal — Major improvements to the portal's overall design and experience.
- Buttons & Forum Lists — Updated layouts and improved visual consistency.
- Topic & Category Icons — Refreshed icons to make browsing the forum clearer and more enjoyable.
What's Fixed?
- Fixed email authentication issues.
- Fixed user-tagging issues.
- Fixed issues with icons not displaying correctly.
- Fixed a security issue affecting CovenAI.
And now, the most important announcement of all..
Starting today, Coven is officially open globally!
That means people from across the internet can access our public forum, discover our discussions, read our posts, leave comments, and communicate with our community.
For a long time, Coven was a space we kept behind closed doors. Today, we're opening those doors again, giving new people the opportunity to discover what we've been building and allowing our community to grow beyond its previous boundaries.
This isn't just another update. It's a new chapter.
We know that Coven still has room to grow, and we know that not everything will be perfect overnight. But we're committed to improving, listening to your feedback, fixing issues, and continuing to build a platform that reflects our vision.
To everyone who stayed with us, supported us, shared feedback, or simply waited for our return: thank you. Your patience means more than you know.
And to everyone discovering Coven for the first time: welcome. You're arriving at the beginning of a new era.
The September darkness wasn't the end of our story. It was the moment we stopped, reflected, and prepared for what comes next.
The portal is open. The community is waiting. And Coven's next chapter begins today.
Welcome to Coven Update 7.10.
Welcome to Portal 10.
Welcome back to Coven. 🖤
Happy Coven Day! ✨
