Comprehensive history and version timeline of Mixpost, the self-hosted social media management platform. This document covers the project’s evolution from initial release through current versions, technical milestones, and the broader context of social media management tool development.
Current Version: v2.4.0 (November 13, 2025)
Project Started: 2022
License: MIT License
Repository: https://github.com/inovector/mixpost
Mixpost emerged in the early 2020s as part of a growing movement toward self-hosted alternatives to SaaS social media management platforms. As organizations became increasingly concerned about data ownership, API credential security, and subscription costs, demand grew for open-source solutions that could be deployed on private infrastructure.
Mixpost is developed by inovector, a software development company specializing in web applications and developer tools. The project represents their entry into the social media management space, leveraging their expertise in Laravel/PHP development.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 2,900+ |
| Forks | 400+ |
| Releases | 27+ |
| Contributors | 10+ |
| Latest Release | v2.4.0 (November 13, 2025) |
| License | MIT License |
| Primary Language | PHP (44.1%), Vue.js (49.2%) |
Type: Minor Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Updated Facebook API integration to v24.0
- Migrated font files to woff2 format (30% size reduction)
- Improved CSS asset bundling
- Bug fixes for post scheduling edge cases
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Minor Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Updated Facebook API integration to v23.0
- Enhanced analytics data collection
- Performance improvements for calendar views
- Fixed issues with Instagram Business accounts
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Minor Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Upgraded Laravel framework from v11 to v12
- Migrated to Tailwind CSS v4
- Added FFmpeg availability check on status page
- Implemented fallback video thumbnail generation
- Improved media library performance
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composer update for dependenciesType: Patch Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Fixed console command registration for temporary directory pruning
- Minor stability improvements
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Type: Patch Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Fixed video thumbnail generation when no keyframe available at requested time
- Improved FFmpeg error handling
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Patch Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Fixed URL weight calculation in post text for Mastodon platform
- Improved federated post character counting
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Minor Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Updated Facebook API integration to v22.0
- Improved token refresh handling
- Enhanced error reporting for social connections
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Patch Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Fixed CSS styling for media file names in media library
- Minor UI improvements
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Major Release
Highlights:
New Features:
- System Status Page: Monitor application health, database connection, Redis status, and FFmpeg availability
- System Logs Page: In-application log viewer for debugging
- Broken Connection Alerts: Email notifications when social account tokens expire
- Instant Analytics: Analytics processing begins immediately after connecting accounts
- UUID URLs: Resources use UUIDs instead of sequential IDs for security
Technical Changes:
- Upgraded to Laravel 11
- Integrated Carbon 3 for date handling
- New scheduled command for pruning temporary media directory
- Improved post validator with better error messages
- Optimized schedule command execution
- Redesigned editor and media layout
- Enhanced emoji picker performance
Breaking Changes:
Upgrade Notes:
Type: Patch Release
Highlights:
Technical Changes:
- Removed broken Unsplash API documentation links
- Updated integration guides
Highlights:
| Version | Release Date | Type | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.0 | Nov 13, 2025 | Minor | Facebook API v24.0 |
| 2.3.0 | Jun 6, 2024 | Minor | Facebook API v23.0 |
| 2.2.0 | May 28, 2024 | Minor | Laravel 12, Tailwind 4 |
| 2.1.3 | Mar 6, 2024 | Patch | Bug fixes |
| 2.1.2 | Feb 21, 2024 | Patch | Video thumbnail fix |
| 2.1.1 | Feb 12, 2024 | Patch | Mastodon URL fix |
| 2.1.0 | Jan 29, 2024 | Minor | Facebook API v22.0 |
| 2.0.1 | Jan 20, 2024 | Patch | UI fix |
| 2.0.0 | Jan 18, 2024 | Major | Status page, logs, UUIDs |
| 1.7.2 | Aug 16, 2023 | Patch | Docs update |
| 1.7.0 | Early 2023 | Minor | Initial stable |
| Version | Laravel | PHP | Vue.js | Tailwind CSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.0 | 12 | 8.2+ | 3.x | 4.x |
| 2.2.0 | 12 | 8.2+ | 3.x | 4.x |
| 2.0.0 | 11 | 8.1+ | 3.x | 3.x |
| 1.7.0 | 10 | 8.1+ | 3.x | 3.x |
Before v2.0.0:
After v2.0.0:
Changes:
Key Schema Changes:
| Version | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0 | UUID columns for resources | Security, URL structure |
| 2.0.0 | System logs table | Debugging capability |
| 2.0.0 | Status monitoring tables | Health checks |
| 2.2.0 | FFmpeg status tracking | Media processing monitoring |
| Platform | Added | API Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | v18.0 → v24.0 | Continuous API updates | |
| X (Twitter) | v1.0 | API v2 | Full tweet/thread support |
| v1.0 | API v2 | Personal + Company pages | |
| v1.0 | Graph API | Business accounts | |
| YouTube | v1.5 | Data API v3 | Videos + Shorts |
| v1.5 | API v5 | Pins + Boards | |
| v1.7 | OAuth2 | Posts + Comments | |
| Mastodon | v2.0 | ActivityPub | Federated instances |
| TikTok | v2.0 | API v2 | Video publishing |
| Bluesky | v2.1 | AT Protocol | Posts + Media |
| Threads | v2.3 | Meta API | Meta integration |
Mixpost maintains compatibility with Facebook’s biannual API version updates:
| Mixpost Version | Facebook API | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4.0 | v24.0 | Nov 2025 |
| 2.3.0 | v23.0 | Jun 2024 |
| 2.1.0 | v22.0 | Jan 2024 |
| 2.0.0 | v21.0 | Jan 2024 |
| Channel | Type | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Discussions | Technical support | Active |
| Discord Server | Community chat | Moderate |
| Facebook Group | User community | Private group |
| GitHub Issues | Bug tracking | Active |
API & Webhooks:
Community Extensions:
| Platform | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Docker | ✅ Official | Recommended method |
| Kubernetes | ⚠️ Community | Custom manifests |
| Ansible | ⚠️ Community | Community playbooks |
| Cloudron | ⚠️ Community | Package available |
| YunoHost | ⚠️ Community | Package available |
| Railway | ✅ Official | One-click deploy |
| Edition | License | Features | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixpost Lite | MIT (Open Source) | Core features, 11+ platforms | Individuals, Small teams |
| Mixpost Pro | Commercial | Advanced features, Priority support | Growing businesses |
| Mixpost Enterprise | Commercial | White-label, SaaS licensing | Agencies, Resellers |
| Feature | Lite | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Platforms | 11+ | All | All |
| Team Members | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Workspaces | Limited | Multiple | Unlimited |
| API Access | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Webhooks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| White-Label | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| SaaS Licensing | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
The Mixpost Lite edition remains MIT-licensed and open source:
| Aspect | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Development | ✅ Active | Regular releases |
| Maintenance | ✅ Active | Security patches applied |
| Community | ✅ Growing | 2,900+ GitHub stars |
| Documentation | ✅ Good | Official docs available |
| Commercial Viability | ✅ Sustainable | Pro + Enterprise editions |
| Period | Releases | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Every 6 months |
| 2024 | 7 | Every 2 months |
| 2023 | 3 | Every 4 months |
Pattern: Minor releases every 2-3 months; major releases annually
Positive Signals:
Areas for Improvement:
Mixpost represents the third generation of social media management tools:
| Tool | First Release | License | Stack | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixpost | 2022 | MIT (Lite) | PHP/Laravel | ✅ Active |
| Postiz | 2021 | AGPL-3.0 | Next.js/NestJS | ✅ Very Active |
| Socioboard | 2014 | LGPL-3.0 | PHP/Node.js | ⚠️ Unmaintained |
Short-term (2026):
Long-term:
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