What's New

Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes for I Forgot The Coupons.

2026

Extension Rebrand, Auth Split + Account Deletion

mobile web extension
  • • Chrome extension rebranded to I Forgot The Coupons with new icons and colors.
  • • Your IFTC account is separate from the grocery list app.
  • • Connect Fred Meyer during onboarding to start clipping right away.
  • • Subscription banners show whether you're in a trial or need to renew.
  • • Added account deletion in Settings. Removes all your data permanently.
  • • Updated colors across the app for consistency.

Behind-the-scenes prep for the new coupons app

web
  • • Backend now accepts sign-in callbacks from the upcoming I Forgot The Coupons companion app

Coupon Ranking & Faster Fred Meyer Imports

mobile web
  • • Coupons now rank by what's actively on your grocery list, so items you're about to buy come first
  • • A single progress banner tracks clipping, sync, and order imports in one place
  • • Fred Meyer order imports finish faster and show up in your purchases sooner
  • • The web has a new page for setting up Fred Meyer coupon clipping
  • • New Features page on the web lists what the app can do
  • • Empty screens across the app explain what each section is for instead of going blank
  • • Tab bar stays stable while a sync is running in the background

Subscription Fix & Improvements

mobile web
  • • Your subscription is recognized right away after logging in on a new device, no manual restore needed
  • • Browse Extras loads properly the first time you open it
  • • Homepage loads faster for new visitors

Coupon Sorting & Auto-Clip

mobile web
  • • Sort coupons by relevance, savings, or expiration
  • • Coupons show why they matched your list (bought before, currently on list, etc.)
  • • Matching coupons auto-clip when you sync
  • • Clipping coupons is roughly 2x faster
  • • Coupon notifications throttled to avoid piling up

Faster Syncs & 90-Day Login

mobile api
  • • Fred Meyer connection stays active much longer, so you won't get asked to re-login as often
  • • Coupon clipping and purchase syncs are faster with direct API connections
  • • Fixed a bug where synced coupons weren't saving, so your clipped count looked lower than it should
  • • Fixed timeouts when multiple syncs ran at once
  • • Background task processing is more reliable

Fred Meyer Connection Reliability

mobile
  • • Fixed the Purchases tab showing 'Reconnect Fred Meyer' when your account was actually connected
  • • Disconnecting Fred Meyer fully clears your session now, so switching accounts actually works
  • • Background auto-clip saves the same coupon details as clipping from Browse Extras
  • • Store login works the same on both iPhone and Android
  • • Coupon sync and order fetching stopped failing on cold start

Web Coupon Actions & Sync Speed

web mobile extension mcp
  • • Coupon syncing is near-instant now. No more waiting up to a minute for results.
  • • You can clip, unclip, and swap coupons right from the web if you have the Chrome extension
  • • Fred Meyer login holds steady during long sessions instead of dropping mid-sync
  • • Onboarding emails actually look like ours now
  • • Purchase history loads fine even when your store session expires behind the scenes
  • • Claude shopping list and coupon widgets work again
  • • Web coupon pages let you browse your clipped coupons without the extension, but you'll need it (or the mobile app) to clip
  • • Fixed a crash during order history sync caused by a missing module reference

Connection Fixes & Email Refresh

mobile mcp
  • • Connecting Fred Meyer now properly shows up on the Purchases and Coupons screens (was getting stuck on "please connect" for some users)
  • • Coupon clipping, browsing extras, and purchase syncing work regardless of how you connected your account
  • • Onboarding emails look better now with actual branding instead of plain text
  • • Fixed a crash in AI assistant connections when multiple sessions were active

Store Connection & Claude Fixes

mobile extension mcp
  • • Order history works even when your Fred Meyer login token expires mid-session
  • • Connecting your Fred Meyer account now starts clipping coupons right away
  • • Extension stops hammering Fred Meyer's servers when fetching coupon status
  • • The ACTIVE badge in the extension only shows up when you've actually granted permission
  • • Disconnecting your store account no longer gets stuck in a weird state
  • • Interactive shopping list and coupon widgets work in Claude again
  • • Connection status updates immediately after logging in instead of waiting for a page refresh

Search, Sorting & Connection Fixes

mobile web
  • • Fred Meyer connection stopped dropping every few hours (token bug)
  • • Fixed the paywall showing up for people who already paid
  • • Cleaned up a bunch of product names
  • • Receipt email forwarding got a security fix
  • • Store connection page works better when reconnecting accounts
  • • Improved background sync efficiency

Grouped Search, Sorting & Fixes

mobile web
  • • Cleaned up product names and categories for more consistent results.
  • • App Store offer codes and promo subscriptions work on first launch now.
  • • You can keep going through setup while Fred Meyer orders import in the background.
  • • Restore Purchases actually works now (before it said "restored" but didn't do anything).
  • • Fred Meyer order imports are more reliable, especially right after opening the app.

Coupon Sync & Bug Fixes

mobile web extension
  • • Fixed a bug where paying subscribers got shown the paywall anyway
  • • Real-time sync stopped getting stuck after you toggle it off
  • • Coupon sync no longer hangs when there's nothing new to clip
  • • Background sync connections close properly now
  • • Fred Meyer token expiry tracked correctly in the extension
  • • Google Play download links added to the website

Bug Fixes & Sync Reliability

mobile web
  • • Unclipping coupons no longer gets stuck spinning
  • • Subscription buttons in settings show an error if something goes wrong instead of failing quietly
  • • Real-time sync between devices stops getting stuck mid-connection

Paywall & Subscription Fixes

mobile
  • • Switching to a yearly plan now applies immediately without needing to restore
  • • The paywall Try Again button works correctly now instead of getting stuck

Onboarding & Subscription Fix

mobile
  • • Your subscription now activates immediately after purchasing during setup, no need to restore manually

Subscription Reliability & Bug Fixes

mobile
  • • Your subscription status now stays in sync after purchasing or restoring, even if you switch devices
  • • The app no longer asks for notification permissions when you've already granted them
  • • Fixed the login screen so buttons are visible and properly laid out
  • • Coupon swap errors now show a helpful message instead of a generic failure
  • • Clipped coupons page shows a loading indicator during the first sync

Coupon List Redesign & Brand Consistency

mobile web extension
  • • Redesigned the clipped coupons list with numbered entries and a compact layout that shows more coupons at a glance
  • • Consistent fonts and colors across all pages on web, mobile, and the extension
  • • Hit the 250 coupon limit? The app offers to swap your lowest-value coupon for the new one

Coupon Sync & Suggestions

web mobile extension
  • • Your coupon count stays accurate after syncing
  • • Coupon syncing is much faster, even with large coupon lists
  • • Suggestion cards show a green "Save $X.XX" badge when you have a matching coupon
  • • Removed duplicate suggestions so you only see unique items
  • • The web page refreshes automatically when coupons are clipped from other devices
  • • Extension coupon clipping is more reliable

Smart Coupon Matching

mobile web
  • • Grocery suggestions are ranked higher when you have a matching coupon
  • • Get a notification when high-value coupons ($2+) are about to expire
  • • New Fetch Orders button on the Purchases page to pull in your latest Fred Meyer orders

Smarter Product Names

  • • Receipt items show readable names instead of store codes (e.g., "Organic Zucchini" instead of "SQUASH ZUCCHINI ORG 1 LB")

Account Management & Blog

  • • You can request account deletion directly from the web app

Savings Tracking & Settings Redesign

  • • See the last price you paid on suggested items
  • • Redesigned Settings page with Household and Connection Details sections
  • • Coupon savings are tracked per trip so you can see how much you save each visit
  • • Camera close button no longer hidden behind the notch on newer iPhones
  • • Get an email when your store purchase history finishes importing

Multi-Provider Login & Savings Tab

  • • Link multiple login methods (Google, Apple, email) to a single account
  • • New Savings tab in the browser extension to view your coupon savings at a glance
  • • Progress indicator on the Fred Meyer tab while coupons are being clipped
  • • Coupon clipping is more reliable and no longer times out unexpectedly

Coupons Redesign, Navigation & Email Alerts

  • • Completely redesigned coupons page with a table on desktop and a cleaner mobile view
  • • New sidebar navigation for easier access to all sections
  • • Redesigned store cards in the browser extension
  • • Get email alerts when you connect or disconnect a store
  • • Snap a receipt photo and keep shopping. It uploads in the background
  • • Drag down to refresh on coupons and settings pages
  • • Coupon clipping picks a wider variety and shows progress as it goes
  • • Prices on receipt detail now match between web and mobile

Auto-Import Purchases & New Look

  • • Fred Meyer purchase history imports automatically when you connect your store
  • • New app icon and loading screen
  • • App version and your email now shown on the settings page

Receipt Scanning, Households & Live Updates

  • • Scan receipts with your phone camera. Items and prices are read automatically
  • • Create or join a household to share grocery data with family members
  • • Redesigned bottom navigation with a quick-action button in the center
  • • See changes instantly when household members add purchases
  • • Improved Fred Meyer connection reliability on app startup