Not once have I ever kept track of how many update posts we’ve made on Re:Library since the site first set sail on its maiden voyage. So, starting today, we’ll simply begin counting from 101 and increment the number with every future site update, monthly digests notwithstanding.

As for the agenda of this particular update, it’s to give you guys an overview of the changes and improvements we’ve made to the site.

First, allow me to direct your attention to the homepage: https://re-library.com/

(Figure 1.1: Before and After Site Update 101)

If you’re viewing the site on a mobile device, you’ve probably already noticed the immediate difference. Previously, when browsing on a compact screen, the homepage and archive pages would only display the post titles and nothing more. We’ve now changed it so that excerpts are shown directly on the front page, making it much easier to tell at a glance what each post is about.

Along the same lines, the archive pages (e.g. https://re-library.com/tag/translations/) have also received an aesthetic overhaul. Instead of the usual bulky excerpts, they now display compact novel cards, giving the site a cleaner and more modern feel:

(Figure 1.2: Archive Aesthetic Update)

In addition, we’ve installed a new plugin to track the view count of individual pages. Using that as a foundation, we’ve also implemented a new snippet that sums up the total views and displays them directly on the novel index pages. Since the plugin was only installed sometime last week, the current numbers reflect views accumulated over just the past few days.

(Figure 1.3: Index with Page Views)

Lastly, we’ve finally managed to automate the Most Popular page while also refreshing its appearance with the new novel card template! The page will now update automatically twice a day, showcasing the 30 most-viewed series of the month.

(Figure 1.4: Fresh New Look on Most Popular page)

With these new implementations in place, we can now more easily tell which series are performing well and which aren’t. Great for a bit of ego-searching on the translators’ part, and perhaps a rather rude wake-up call for others, I suppose?

While these new updates are all well and good, new implementations inevitably come with their fair share of bugs and troubleshooting headaches. So, if you happen to encounter any issues while browsing the site, don’t hesitate to hop onto our Discord server and report them in the forum. Your feedback will help us smooth out the rough edges and improve the experience for everyone.

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Update (14/5/26): After receiving a request to update the Weekly Schedule, which I was already planning to do so, I worked through the night fixing up an automated schedule timetable.

(Figure 1.5: Automated Weekly Schedule)

It works by querying scheduled posts for the next 7 days and the timezone should be localized to your current device. As usual, if you find any bugs or inconsistencies, please report them in the Discord forum!