> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/updates/updates.md).

# Updates

Stay informed about new features, changes, and improvements to the PEARS system.

This section documents new features, changes, and improvements to PEARS. Updates are listed in reverse chronological order so you can quickly find the latest changes.

## Client API

* [Client API](/updates/client-api.md) — Connect your organization's other software to PEARS so the two can exchange data automatically (with the PEARS Data Connect add-on)

## Community Events — 2026

A series of updates rolling out in early 2026 that add new capabilities to the Community Events module.

* [Event Permissions](/updates/community-events-2026/event-permissions.md) — Assign event and registration access to individual user accounts
* [Variable Cost Language](/updates/community-events-2026/variable-cost-language.md) — Unified pricing messages on event registration pages
* [Unique Confirmation Messages](/updates/community-events-2026/unique-confirmation-messages.md) — Custom confirmation messages per registration type
* [Event Accessibility Improvements](/updates/community-events-2026/event-accessibility-improvements.md) — Adaptive button text color for proper contrast
* [Preview an Event](/updates/community-events-2026/preview-an-event.md) — Test event registrations before publishing
* [Event Image Options](/updates/community-events-2026/event-image-options.md) — Separate cover image and listing thumbnail
* [Track Number of Registrations](/updates/community-events-2026/track-number-of-registrations.md) — Registration counts in event lists and summaries
* [Advanced Event Accounting](/updates/community-events-2026/advanced-event-accounting.md) — Flexible fee structures and accounting code allocation

See the [Community Events — 2026](/updates/community-events-2026.md) changelog hub for a timeline of all releases and upcoming features.

## General Updates

* [Admin Menu and Organization Settings Refactor](/updates/admin-and-org-settings-refactor.md) — Streamlined cog menu, redesigned user menu, and a reorganized Organization Settings SPA (May 2026)
* [March 2026 Updates](/updates/march-2026-updates.md) — Importer improvements, export updates, and more (March 2026)

Looking for older updates? See the [Archived Updates](/updates/archived.md) page.