> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gamerplug.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GamerPlug Changelog: Features, Fixes, and Version History

> A running log of new features, improvements, and fixes shipped to GamerPlug on iOS, Android, and the web. Latest updates are listed first.

This changelog tracks every significant update to GamerPlug. New entries are added as features ship across iOS, Android, and the web — no marketing lag, just what actually went out. For real-time announcements, follow [@The\_Gamer\_Plug on X](https://x.com/The_Gamer_Plug).

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## September 2026

**Squads, Organizations, and Tournament Controls**

* Squad posts and requests: post what you're looking for, and let players request to join with server-side eligibility checks
* Organizer profiles: browse tournaments by the organization running them, with events ingested daily from Battlefy and Challengermode
* Tournament bans for organizers, plus stream URLs on tournament pages (Twitch and YouTube)
* Social handles on profiles
* Tournament participant caps lifted — events can now run without an advertised maximum

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## August 2026

**Brackets, Private Tournaments, and Fortnite Stats**

* Single-elimination tournament brackets: generate from confirmed players, automatic byes, winners advance round by round, shareable bracket page
* Private tournaments: listed with a lock badge, open to view, password required to join
* Automatic Fortnite stat syncing, refreshed every 5 minutes
* Apex Legends team map: organizer seating with drag-and-drop, player self-assign, and auto-fill
* Server-derived tournament status, so listings stay accurate without manual updates
* World ID human verification, with Orb and Selfie Check tiers
* GamerPlug available as a World App Mini App

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## July 2026

**Notifications and Tournament Invites**

* Notifications feed covering matches, squads, and tournament activity
* Tournament invites with push deep links straight into the event
* Play Now channels and message reactions
* Request to Match, plus new Explore filters

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## June 2026

**Tournaments Feature Launch**

* Tournaments tab now live: browse real gaming events and competitions from a single in-app feed
* Filter tournaments by game, platform, and region
* View prize pools, formats, start times, and spots remaining at a glance
* Community-hosted tournaments: create your own event from within the app
* In-tournament activity feed for lobby coordination and check-in
* Tournament leaderboards tracked by game-specific stats

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## April 2026

**CSMG Partnership & Collegiate Esports Integration**

* GamerPlug partners with Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) for the 2026 CECC May Madness tournament
* Exclusive CSMG × GamerPlug badge awarded to verified collegiate esports players
* Fan-to-pro marketplace integration live for CECC May Madness (May 1–3, Waco, Texas) participants

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## January 2026

**Platform Launch — iOS & Android**

* GamerPlug officially available on the [iOS App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gamerplug/id6752116866) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ionpetro.gamerplug)
* Clip-first player discovery: swipe through players who share your games, filtered by game and age
* Clip-first profiles: upload gameplay videos to show how you actually play instead of a static photo
* Automatic Apex Legends stat syncing, keyed by your in-game name
* Built-in squad chat: coordinate with the players you match with before anyone queues
* Low-latency voice chat and persistent text threads per squad, built directly into the app
* Community reputation system that surfaces compatible teammates and quietly removes griefers from your rotation
* 15+ titles supported at launch, including Apex Legends, Valorant, Fortnite, Call of Duty, League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, and more

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## September 2025

**GamerPlug Founded**

* GamerPlug incorporated in Austin, Texas by co-founders Ion and Abed
* Web preview launched at [gamerplug.app](https://gamerplug.app)

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<Note>
  For detailed feature guides, see the [Core Features](/features/ai-matching) section.
</Note>
