Changelog
What's new in MangaLens — new features, improvements and fixes. Newest first.
2.6.0LatestJuly 2026
New‑chapter notifications and a much cleaner read.
- 🔔 New‑chapter alerts. Follow your favorite series and get a notification the moment a new chapter is out. Manage everything from the new “My Series” page — add a series by title or by pasting a chapter link.
- 🎨 Cleaner translations. MangaLens now automatically skips sound effects, shouts/grunts, credit lines and the series title on cover pages, so only the real dialogue gets translated. New “Bubbles only” option for the cleanest possible read.
- ✨ More readable text. Translated text now keeps a subtle outline so it stays legible even over busy artwork. Adjustable in Settings (Off / Light / Strong).
- 🛡️ Fairer for everyone. Sign‑ups with temporary/disposable emails are now blocked to keep the free tier sustainable.
2.5June 2026
A more generous free experience.
- 🎁 7 days of Premium, free. New accounts get a full week of Premium (top‑quality AI + Scanlation mode). After that you keep reading for free with credits you earn by watching ads or grab in the shop.
- 🧰 Redesigned popup. Clearer trial, credits and Premium cards, plus a simpler shop.
- ✏️ Manual correction. Fix any translation by hand while you read.
2.2June 2026
- 📈 MyAnimeList tracker. Auto‑update your reading progress on MAL, alongside AniList.
- 🔊 Read aloud. Have the translated text read out loud with your browser’s voice.
- 👋 Onboarding plus many quality fixes for colors, vertical Japanese text and webtoons.
2.1June 2026
- 🎨 Scanlation mode (Premium). Digitally erases the original text and places the translation on a clean background — like a hand‑cleaned scanlation.
- 🎯 Daily missions. Small goals and streaks as you read.
2.0June 2026
The first public release.
- 📖 On‑page AI translation for manga, manhwa and webtoons, in 50+ languages.
- 🎌 Automatic reading direction and comic‑style lettering that blends into the page.
- 📚 AniList tracker and a way to earn free credits by watching ads.
Plus many smaller fixes and refinements along the way. Have an idea or found a bug? support@usemangalens.com