We are proud to announce the release of Stories v1.36.8, the latest and most feature-rich update to our acclaimed Laravel-based creative blog and content management platform. Designed for publishers, bloggers, digital agencies, and multilingual content creators, Stories continues to set the standard for performance, flexibility, and elegance in modern web publishing.
Built on the robust Laravel 10 framework and powered by Vue.js for dynamic front-end interactivity, Stories delivers a seamless, scalable, and SEO-optimized blogging experience — now enhanced with powerful new features and refinements in version 1.36.8.
What is Stories?
Stories is a full-featured, multilingual blog application crafted for developers and content creators who demand both beauty and functionality. Whether you're launching a personal blog, a news portal, a creative magazine, or a global content hub, Stories provides the tools to publish with confidence, style, and speed.
With native support for RTL layouts, multi-language content, custom themes, and advanced SEO controls, Stories empowers you to reach diverse audiences across borders and devices.
What’s New in v1.36.8?
This release brings significant improvements in performance, security, and user experience. Highlights include:
🌐 Enhanced Multilingual Engine
- New Language Switcher Widget with flag icons and smooth transitions.
- Improved Translation Workflow: Now supports JSON-based language files and dynamic phrase editing from the admin panel.
- Added support for right-to-left (RTL) languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian with full UI mirroring and font optimization.
✨ New Frontend Themes & Customization Options
- Three brand-new responsive themes: Nova, Serif Pro, and Minimal Light.
- Theme customization now includes real-time preview, Google Fonts selector, and CSS variable control via the admin dashboard.
- Support for dark mode with automatic system preference detection.
⚡ Performance Optimizations
- Full-page caching via Laravel Octane (Swoole) support.
- Lazy loading for images and embedded media.
- Reduced TTFB (Time to First Byte) by up to 40% through optimized query handling and eager loading.
🔐 Security & Admin Improvements
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) added for admin and editor roles.
- Role-based permissions refined for granular control over content creation, editing, and publishing.
- Updated Laravel dependencies to address recent CVEs and improve application security.
📊 Advanced Analytics Dashboard
- Integrated real-time visitor tracking (via Laravel Analytics or Google Analytics 4).
- Post engagement metrics: read time, scroll depth, and social shares.
- Exportable reports in CSV and PDF formats.
🛠️ Developer-Friendly Features
- RESTful API fully documented with Swagger/OpenAPI support.
- Webhook integrations for external services (e.g., Discord, Slack, Mailchimp).
- Composer-based installation and Docker support for easy deployment.
🐞 Bug Fixes & UX Refinements
- Fixed image upload issues in nested categories.
- Resolved language fallback inconsistencies.
- Improved WYSIWYG editor (TinyMCE 7) with media embedding and table support.
Why Choose Stories?
✅ Built on Laravel – Secure, scalable, and developer-friendly.
✅ True Multilingual Support – Manage content in 10+ languages with ease.
✅ SEO-Optimized – Clean URLs, meta tags, Open Graph, and sitemap generation.
✅ Media-Rich Publishing – Support for images, videos, galleries, and audio.
✅ User Roles & Permissions – Perfect for editorial teams and contributors.
✅ One-Click Deployment – Ready for Laravel Forge, Envoyer, and VPS setups.
Who Is Stories For?
- Bloggers & Writers seeking a fast, beautiful, and customizable publishing platform.
- Digital Agencies building content sites for clients.
- Media Houses managing multilingual news and articles.
- Educational Institutions sharing knowledge across regions.
- Developers who want full control over their blog stack without reinventing the wheel.
How to Upgrade or Install
Existing users can update to v1.36.8 via Composer:
New users can install Stories using:
Detailed documentation, demo access, and video tutorials are available at:
👉 https://storiescms.dev
Pricing & Licensing
- Community Edition: Free and open-source (MIT License) – ideal for personal and non-commercial use.
- Pro Edition: $99 (one-time) – includes premium themes, advanced SEO, analytics, and priority support.
- Enterprise License: Custom pricing – for agencies and large-scale deployments with SLA and white-label options.
Support & Community
Join thousands of developers and content creators in the Stories community:
- 📚 Documentation: docs.storiescms.dev
- 💬 Community Forum: forum.storiescms.dev
- 🐛 Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
- 📧 Support: help@storiescms.dev
About Stories
Launched in 2021, Stories has grown into one of the most trusted Laravel-based blogging platforms, powering over 8,500 websites in 70+ countries. Our mission is to provide a modern, elegant, and technically sound foundation for digital storytelling — where creativity meets code.
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