Friday Newsletter 💚

April 17 , 2026

It’s Friday, the vibes are real… and the Friday newsletter just dropped! 

📢 Shout Out: Shoutout: Top Broadcaster and Fan of the Week!

This week we’re celebrating one of our top broadcasters and a true 360 user!

Congratulations to this week's Top Broadcaster: vidita

Congratulations to this week's Top Fan: vidita

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:  

🍏 Apple (iOS)

• 👋 New user onboarding update — New users will now see recommended active streamers to help them get started faster.

🌐 Web

• 🔎 “View All” broadcast feature added — Easily browse all categorized broadcasts in one place.

• 🖼️ New “View All” layout — Now featuring larger thumbnails for a more immersive browsing experience.

• 🏠 Homepage layout refresh — More space and improved content visibility across the site.

• 💳 Purchase panel improvements — Updated UI with better responsiveness for a smoother buying experience.

• 🏷️ New hashtag system introduced — Start using hashtags on your content, with more personalized suggestions rolling out soon. Based on your feedback, we’ll be personalizing them even more starting tomorrow! If you’d like us to add specific hashtags, feel free to reach out to your Partner Manager or Support with your suggestions.

• 🍀 Lucky Gifts launched — A new seasonal feature that rewards users instantly. These won’t always be available, so jump in while you can!

  
  

🍀 Feeling Lucky? The Lucky Gift Event Has Arrived!

Luck is officially in the air on YouNow. The brand-new Lucky Gift Event is here, giving you the chance to turn your support into instant rewards.

For a limited time, sending special Lucky Gifts like 🦖 Cool Dino and 🦁 Fire Lion doesn’t just help your favorite creators grow; it could also win you anything from Bars to exclusive Badges and even massive Pearl drops.

Here’s the twist: every Lucky Gift you send gives you a random number between 1–50. Match a winning number, and your reward unlocks instantly. No waiting, no draws, just pure luck in real time.

Even better, everything still counts toward your usual progress. Your likes go toward Producer Crown rankings, and broadcasters still receive their support as normal, so it’s a win-win (with a little extra luck on top).

🍀 The more you send, the better your chances. So… will you hit the lucky number?

👉 Read all the details and reward breakdown here.

🛡️ Trust & Safety Updates: Building a Safer YouNow

We’re continuing to invest in keeping YouNow a safe, positive space for everyone. Behind the scenes, we’re rolling out new moderation tools and systems designed to improve how quickly and effectively we detect and act on harmful behavior. You should start to notice faster responses and a smoother overall experience when it comes to safety.

That said, keeping the community safe is a shared effort, and your actions make a real difference.

Here’s how you can help:

• 🚩 Step 1: Report first

  If you see a broadcast or user breaking the Community Guidelines, flag it directly in the app, by clicking the three dots next to someone's username and selecting 'Report User'. Reports go straight to our moderation team for review and action.

  
  

• ✋ Step 2: Use in-stream controls

  Block or silence users disrupting your stream, and assign trusted referees to help manage chat so you can stay focused on your content.

  
  

• 📩 Step 3: Contact Support if needed

  For ongoing concerns or serious issues, reach out via Support so our team can investigate further.

We’re committed to improving safety on all fronts; with better tools, faster responses, and continued support for our creators and viewers.

March 27, 2026

Happy Friday and...

...things are about to get out of this world 🌌

📢 Shout Out: Top Broadcaster and Fan of the Week!

Congratulations to this week's Top Broadcaster: ROCIO_IZA

Congratulations to this week's Top Fan: vidita

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:

🌐 Web

• 🏆 After your feedback, we’ve disabled the Top Producer Trophy feature for the EN locale. If you’d like it to come back, feel free to share any new feedback with us!

  
  

🌈 Color Surprise!

With our brand new Color Surprise, every eligible purchase gives you a random, vibrant username color that lights up your presence across the platform.

What is Color Surprise?

When you purchase selected Buy Bars or Diamond Exchange packages, you’ll unlock:

• ✨ A random username color

• ⏱️ Active for 24 hours

• 💬 Visible in chat and on your profile

Your name will instantly pop — making you more noticeable, more memorable, and impossible to miss.

See all the info here.

NEW EVENT ALERT!

Over 300K Bars in prizes!! 🚀

A new mission is launching - and this time, the fate of everything is in your hands. Inspired by the release of Project Hail Mary, we’re blasting off into an event where strategy, teamwork, and determination will decide who rises to the top.

Earn points, complete challenges, and climb the ranks as you push further into the unknown. Every gift, every stream, every moment counts; because in this mission, there are no second chances.

Will you drift in the dark… or become the one who saves the mission?

Got questions? We’ve got you ✏️

March 20, 2026

Happy Friday and...

With that little reminder from BTS, let’s get into everything happening this week.

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:

🍏 Apple (iOS)

• Fixed the always 1 red dot on the app icon bug.

  
  

🤖 Android

• We are continuing to work on improved purchase flow in broadcasts.

↪️ Rollover Update:

We heard your feedback after the March 16 rollover, and we’ve made an update to improve how rollovers work. This change is already live, and many of will have seen your Crown level increase as a result ⚡

Here’s what’s changed:

➡️ Diamond conversions now count first toward your current Crown

➡️ Then your other spending is applied

➡️ Only non-Diamond conversion spending above your goal will roll over

In simple terms:

Diamond conversions help you secure your current Crown first

Then your other spending is counted

Only extra non-Diamond spending rolls over

Extra Diamond conversions do not roll over

⚠️ Good to know

If you mainly rely on Diamond conversions to reach your Crown, you may see less rollover. For everyone else, rollover will usually stay the same — or increase ❤️

Got questions? We’ve got you ✏️

🧩 Streaming for a Cause

This month, YouNow Ambassador Lov3rboy23 is hosting a special Charity Stream throughout March in support of autism awareness. For the entire month, 100% of earnings from his streams are being donated to support autism awareness and resources 💙

With a goal of $1,500, the community has already raised an incredible $1,282.66 — we’re getting close!

There’s still time to be part of it. Tune in, show your support, and help push this amazing cause over the finish line 🙌

🎤 KPOP Comeback & BTS Celebration

We’ve been listening to your feedback — and we’re bringing even more of what you love! 💜

Alongside the BTS-themed event, we’re adding brand new badges and stickers for you to collect throughout the event.

And here’s the exciting part… 👀

The user who collects the most badges will win a custom BTS sticker featuring their username ⭐

Don’t miss out — jump in and check out the new event!

March 13, 2026 👻 Friday the 13th is here!

Don’t worry; the only thing scary today is how many exciting things are happening on YouNow. Check out this week’s highlights, events, and rewards waiting for you!

🌟 Sunday Spotlight

This Sunday we’re launching Sunday Spotlight, a new weekly Mission designed to highlight amazing broadcasters and reward the fans who support them.

On Sunday, users will see a special Mission to send the 🌋Volcano gift and unlock great rewards. The twist? This gift will only be available to send to our Ambassadors, so you’ll need to catch them live to complete the Mission.

We’re kicking things off with our Ambassadors, but in the future Sunday Spotlight will feature different Partners and rising creators, helping the community discover new talent while rewarding those who support great content. 🔥

✨This Week on YouNow✨

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:

🍏 Apple (iOS)

• 🚨Chat message bug fixed — If you experienced missing chat messages, please update to the latest version and let us know if the issue continues.

• Fixed the persistent red notification dot on the app icon.

• Fixed a bug where the first broadcast could disappear or break the UI when swiping.

• Added Bar sales popup and banner for US users.

🤖 Android

• Improved purchase flow in broadcasts.

🌐 Web

• 🧱Wall Post display improvements:

  • Long posts now collapse with a “Show More” option for easier reading.

  • Wall posts now allow line breaks for better formatting.

  • Post character counter added (0/1000) when writing posts.

• About page SEO improvements.

📢 Shout Out: Top Broadcaster of the Week!

Congratulations to this week's Top Broadcaster!

🧩 Streaming for a Cause

This month, YouNow Ambassador Lov3rboy23 is hosting a special Charity Stream throughout March in support of Autism Awareness. For the entire month, 100% of earnings from his streams will be donated to help support autism awareness and resources.

With a goal of $1,500, the community has already helped raise over $1,081 - and there’s still time to join in! Tune in, show your support, and help make a difference. 💙

👑 Hit Your Next Crown!

From March 10–15, Producers have a limited-time chance to unlock their next Crown and earn exclusive bonus rewards on top of their regular Crown benefits.

Whether you're reaching Titanium or climbing into Golden Crown, leveling up during the campaign can unlock perks like level boosts, personalized badges and stickers, cashback missions, custom gifts, and even your own category on the Explore page.

Don’t miss your chance to rise through the Crown ranks and claim these special rewards.

👉 Read the full details here: Hit Your Next Crown!

March 6, 2026 Feel the vibes, it’s Friday! 🎉✨

New month begins and we’re already moving fast, with fresh events, exciting energy, and plenty of new things happening across the platform.

✨This Week on YouNow✨

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:

🌐WEB: 

• We’re continuing to invest in safety by expanding our Trust & Safety team and adding new tools to better protect our community.

• You asked; we listened! The new real-time Top Producer Trophy is now also available in the English market!

• Another much requested update: we've added the option to convert 10K Diamonds into Bars after listening to community feedback. Thank you!

• Our team has been hard at work behind the scenes improving the app from the ground up. Not every update will be visible right away, but significant work is happening to strengthen the platform’s infrastructure, making it more stable today and helping us roll out new features more smoothly in the future.

📢 Shout Out: Top Broadcaster of the Week!

Congratulations to this week's Top Broadcaster!

🎉 March Partner Marathon Update

The March Partner Marathon has officially ended! 🏁

Big congratulations and a warm welcome to the new Partners from the English and Spanish markets 💚

Thanks to everyone who participated and pushed hard during the event!

EN Winners:

1. ando__

2. MobileGamingChronicles

3. Hannah

4. IzzyDeBrezzy

5. NosyMammal-551

🦜 March’s Dino Gift Has Arrived!

Meet this month’s collectible: Pirate Dino 🏴‍☠️

The Dino Collection is a 12-month series of exclusive animated gifts, released from February 2026 to January 2027.

Each gift is available for one month only and will never return, so collectors will want to grab them while they can.

Collecting Dino gifts also unlocks special perks like Likes bonuses, exclusive missions, discounts, and special events throughout the year.

Next week’s rewards for Pirate Dino owners include:

• Access to an exclusive event with prizes including:

  • Bars

  • the chance to nominate a Partner

  • 200 Levels

• Discounts of up to 30%

These discounts will also be part of the ongoing perks available to Dino Collection holders.

To unlock March’s Pirate Dino, purchase 20,000 Bars during March or buy the Pirate Dino Badge, then email vip@younow.com with your username to claim it.

👉 Read the blog for full details.

Feb 27, 2026 Happy Friday, YouNow 👋

Last week of the month, the shortest month of the year and one of the busiest we’ve ever had, full of events and lots of exciting changes.

Are you ready for spring? Because we definitely are! 🌸✨

✨This Week on YouNow✨ 🛠️ Bug Fixes and Updates:

🌐WEB: 

• Titanium Crown Trending Boost count issue fixed

• Live stream girl/guy option memory feature added

• Added app download links (iOS, Android) on Web

• Real-time Trending algorithm updated

🍏iOS: 

• Fixed EXP Chest overflow issue

🤖Android:

• Adjusted digit format of EXP Chest likes

• Improve crash-free rate

We are working on improving the homepage algorithm, and this week we released a new Trending Score along with an updated homepage experience. This is just the first stage of many improvements coming soon, and we’ll continue working in this area to make discovery and visibility even better. In addition, there is a lot of work behind the scenes that we don't share, but that helps YouNow work better!

📢 Shout Out: Top Broadcaster of the Week!

Congratulationsto this week's Top Broadcaster!

👀 Coming Soon...

March Partner Marathon kicks off March 2nd! 🔥

Which part are you most excited for?

Feb 20, 2026 Happy Friday Community 👋

This week has been especially busy with events happening all around the world, and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge them.

Ramadan Kareem to those observing,

Happy Carnival to everyone celebrating,

and Happy Lunar New Year to our community celebrating this special time.

🗒️ Community Note:

We hear you, we’re reading your feedback, we know what’s being shared, and we’re actively working to improve YouNow for the community. Our goal is transparency, better benefits, and a better experience for everyone.

Not all changes can happen overnight. Behind the scenes, a small but dedicated team is working every day to make things better, step by step.

Everything we’re building is for the benefit of the community. We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re moving forward. Together.

Thank you for being part of YouNow. 💚 ♻️ Rollover Update

Hey everyone; we want to clear up the adjustments some of you saw after rollover.

The change to stop Spending Requirement amounts from Diamond Conversions from rolling over was implemented as planned, but two issues affected how some accounts displayed progress:

1. A cleanup script that removes previously rolled-over Diamond Conversion amounts ran one day late.

2. For some users who secured a Platinum Crown during rollover, the Crown requirement amount (for example $25 for Platinum 1, $50 for Platinum 2, etc.) was not subtracted at that time as it should have been.

Because of these timing issues, some accounts briefly showed higher Crown progress than they should have. When the corrections ran, some users saw a noticeable drop in Spending Requirement progress or a Crown level change. We’re really sorry we let you down.

Right now, your Crown level reflects the correct progression rules.

If your rank dropped because of these corrections, you keep all rewards (Bars, Pearls, EXP, etc.) you received from the temporary higher Crown; we are not taking anything back. This mistake is on us, and we won’t pass the consequences on to the community.

If anything still looks wrong, please contact Support so we can review your account.

Thank you all for your patience while we fixed this 💚

🦖 Introducing Rewards Dino Power!

Have you seen all the new rewards for Dino Collection owners and the likes bonuses you can unlock based on your Crown rank?

Check out all the details here. 👈

👑 New Crowns Loaded!

Yes, we’ve introduced two NEW Crown Tiers between Platinum 5 and Golden Crown 1. Why? Because we want to deliver more rewards, more prizes, and more benefits as you progress!

🙌 Congratulations to all the users who have already unlocked their Titanium Crowns! We hope you enjoy your rewards!

📢 Shout Out: Top Fan and Top Broadcaster of the Week!

Congratulations to this week's Top Fan and Top Broadcaster!

🔥 SuperGift Challenge

We’re launching an exclusive event for Golden & Titanium Crowns, Ambassadors, and top supporters; designed to reward our biggest contributors while bringing new energy to the YouNow community.

💎 How It Works

During the event, an exclusive SuperGift will be available for 60,000 Bars. Eligible users compete to send the most SuperGifts, and the top sender wins a first-of-its-kind reward.

🏆 Grand Prize: Your Own Personal YouNow Event

The winner will receive a fully supported, platform-promoted event built around them and their community.

🎯 How Your Event Works

• A dedicated leaderboard just for you

• Your fans and supporters compete by sending Likes to YOU — and only you

• The more Likes they send to you, the higher they climb

• Your top supporters win platform-funded prizes (Bars & Pearls)

🎁 YouNow Provides

• Platform-funded rewards

• Official promotion

• Leaderboard setup & support

• Flexible scheduling with our team

This is your chance to spotlight your community, reward your supporters, and make YouNow history.

Check your inbox to see if you are one of the lucky users chosen to compete for this prize! If you receive an invitation, remember to click "Join" on the event dashboard!

👀 Coming Soon...

A little surprise to reward our Platinum Crown users.

Keep your eyes on your inbox this weekend...

See you next week! ✌️

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Feb 13, 2026

Hey YouNow Community 👋

Just another week... but this one comes with a little extra love in the air. 💕

It’s officially the Week of Love, and we’re feeling it across the community!

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖

🧑‍💻 Meet Matt

We’d like to introduce PM_Matt, our Product Manager 👋

🌎 Top 3 Broadcasters Worldwide

Also, throughout February we want to show some love, so we’ll be posting the Top 3 Broadcasters Worldwide every day on our Instagram 💕

Make sure to follow us! @younow.com @younowenespanol

• Leaderboard is based on daily data at 9am ET

• The weekly Top 3 announced on Monday will receive 5,000 Bars!
  

🆕 New & Updated Features

🧱 Remember to check our Community Wall to see the last updates in the app!

🎁 Monthly Gift Collection Is Here

The new Monthly Gift Collection has begun! From Feb 2026 to Jan 2027, a new exclusive animated gift drops each month; available for a limited time and never re-released.

Collect them to unlock:

💥 Bigger Likes multipliers

🎯 Exclusive Missions & rewards

🔥 100% cashback Mission days

🎉 Collector-only Events & leaderboards

🤑 Special Bar discounts

February unlock window: Feb 13–24

Purchase 40,000 Bars to claim the first gift.

Start now; the earlier you begin, the stronger your collection becomes.

👉 Read the blog for full details.

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Feb 6, 2026

Hey YouNow community 👋

Here’s a quick recap of what’s been happening on YouNow lately. We’ll keep it simple, clear, and straight to the point.

🏆 Feature Highlight:

Real-Time Top Producer Trophy

The new floating Top Producer Trophy is now live 🎉

You can see in real time who’s leading your market,  until a new Top Producer comes along and takes the spot 👀🏆

A Producer = someone who is actively supporting creators by spending (for example, sending likes or gifts).It is not based on streaming, being online, or activity time.

Key things to know:

• The trophy always belongs to the current top spender in that market

• It updates automatically and instantly

• If someone else spends more and overtakes the current holder, the trophy moves to them right away

• You don’t need to be live or online to hold it — it reflects spending, not presence

Think of it like a live leaderboard crown 👑You hold it as long as you’re in the lead.

Currently available in: MENA, German, and Spanish markets.

🎖️ OG BADGES — NOW LIVE

OGs, this one’s for you 💚

The OG Badges are officially here.

If you’ve been on YouNow for a long time, you can now claim your badge and show everyone that you’ve been part of the community since day one.

Your badge reflects how long you’ve been with YouNow — so people instantly know you’re an OG.

Open the app, head to your profile, and grab it 🎖️

🆕 New & Updated Features

🧱 Remember to check our Community Wall to see the last updates in the app!

🎉 Partner Marathon Update

The Partner Marathon has officially ended 🏁

Big congratulations and a warm welcome to the new Partners from the English and Spanish markets 💚

Thanks to everyone who participated and pushed hard during the event.

EN Winners:

1. hippy_han

2. SageGreenHaze

3. Mr.J_TheJoker420

4. White-chocolate-starfish

5. slurpette

– Important: Diamond Conversions and Spending Requirement Rollovers

You may have noticed a new tooltip (*Values from Diamond Conversions will not rollover into the cycle (Feb 15/28)) on your Producer dashboard. Here’s the short explanation:

• 1️⃣ Diamonds that you convert into Bars count towards your Producer Spending Requirement in the cycle in which they are converted only.

• 2️⃣ Spending Requirement amounts from Diamond Conversions do not rollover into the next cycle.

• So:

  • 👉 your Diamonds themselves will not expire at the end of the cycle,  

  • 👉 Diamond Conversions still count towards your Producer Spending Requirements, 

  • 👉 but only amounts from Bar Purchases will rollover to the next cycle.

• If you have questions, Support is always there to help and explain it step by step.

Thanks for being part of the YouNow community, for streaming, supporting each other, and sticking around 💚

More updates coming soon.

The YouNow Team