BuzzFeed - Quiz, Trivia & News 2024.6.1

version 2024.6.1

Apr 10, 2024
Version 2024.6.1
• Check out the new and improved topic pages linked from articles
• We’re testing a new Trending Everywhere unit that highlights buzzing stories from around the Internet.

version 2024.5.1

Mar 10, 2024
Version 2024.5.1
New Topic Experience creates an interactive space about your favorite trending topic for posts, polls, discussions and more.

version 2024.4

Feb 21, 2024
Version 2024.4
Twitter/X embeds now show in dark mode when the rest of the app is.

version 2024.3

Feb 8, 2024
Version 2024.3
. Daily Trivia now shows how you compare to other players!
. Pyramid Scheme Archive: now catch up on puzzle's you've missed.
. Comment reply threads are now in chronological order.

version 2024.2

Jan 24, 2024
Version 2024.2
View other peoples responses to each Daily Trivia question.

version 2024.1

Jan 16, 2024
Version 2024.1
Fixed issues with Instagram embed text size.

version 2023.20

Dec 14, 2023
Version 2023.20
This is our final release for 2023 :) We tidied up a few issues in the app, and getting ready for a very exciting 2024!

version 2023.19.1

Nov 29, 2023
Version 2023.19.1
Fixes a crash in iOS 16 for some TikTok embeds

version 2023.19

Nov 22, 2023
Version 2023.19
We've updated our login screen and squashed some bugs.

version 2023.18

Nov 5, 2023
Version 2023.18
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2023.17

Oct 23, 2023
Version 2023.17
Bug fixes and improvements.

version 2023.16.1

Oct 4, 2023
Version 2023.16.1
We've fixed a crash that was effecting many users.

version 2023.15

Sep 12, 2023
Version 2023.15
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2013.14

Aug 28, 2023
Version 2013.14
* New Navigation on Home to quickly get to what you want quicker.
* Recorded Daily Quiz Streak data is fixed
* Posts with Tweets (or X's or Posts or whatever we are calling them now) will look and perform better now.

version 2023.13.1

Aug 16, 2023
Version 2023.13.1
Test your knowledge with the new Daily Trivia Game!

- fixes an issue with pyramid scheme

version 2023.12

Jul 20, 2023
Version 2023.12
New topic experience! If you were looking for a place to rant about all your Barbie :fire:hot takes:fire:, boy do we have the spot for you.
Other bug fixes and improvements.

version 2023.11.1

Jul 7, 2023
Version 2023.11.1
* Fixes the crash some users may experience on startup *

New and improved Games tab! Feed your brain with our new word game, take quizzes with friends, or go head-to-head with some AI chatbots.

version 2023.11

Jun 21, 2023
Version 2023.11
New and improved Games tab! Feed your brain with our new word game, take quizzes with friends, or go head-to-head with some AI chatbots.

version 2023.10

Jun 6, 2023
Version 2023.10
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2023.8

May 8, 2023
Version 2023.8
Unfortunately, the News tab has been discontinued along with BuzzFeed News. However, we highly recommend using the HuffPost app for news stories and alerts.

version 2023.7

Apr 25, 2023
Version 2023.7
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2023.6

Apr 3, 2023
Version 2023.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2023.5

Mar 24, 2023
Version 2023.5
We would like to express our sincerest apologies for the recent issue where some of our users who paid for an ad-free experience were still seeing ads. We were able to fix the issue thanks to your bug reports. Also in this release we have fixed:

* An issue where an article or quiz would only partially be shown.
* Taboola news articles no longer show up at the bottom of news articles for BF+ subscribers

version 2022.16

Aug 19, 2022 Version 2022.16
You can now dive deeper into product category pages in our Shopping tab to find exactly the type of recommendations you're looking for!

This release also fixes a bug that sometimes caused images in Trending Products to fail to appear.

version 2022.9

May 10, 2022 Version 2022.9
All users of the app can now access the Muted Words feature in Settings to enter topics you'd rather not see. Let us know what you think!

version 2022.7

Apr 12, 2022 Version 2022.7
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2022.6

Mar 30, 2022 Version 2022.6
NEW: Everyone can now access the "Muted Words" feature in Settings to hide what you don't want to see in your feeds!

version 2022.5

Mar 15, 2022 Version 2022.5
Improved quiz performance and the usual bug fixes.

version 2022.3

Feb 15, 2022 Version 2022.3
Tap "More" in the Shopping tab for even more product category options to find the perfect item for yourself or someone else! We also now make sure pressing back on an article you find in one of these categories returns you to the category feed you were on instead of to the main Shopping feed.

This release also fixes a bug where product prices overlapped product names on smaller screens when you searched for them in the Shopping tab. Let us know how you're enjoying our new Shopping experience!

version 2022.2

Feb 1, 2022 Version 2022.2
Two new features to help you find what you're looking for: You can now access your Recently Viewed articles straight from the Home feed, even if you're not signed in, and we also gray out the headline/title of articles and quizzes in your tabs if you've already viewed them!

Plus, we've restored our original app icon, but you can always choose other icon options in Settings and by subscribing to BuzzFeed+.

version 2022.1

Jan 19, 2022 Version 2022.1
Our first release of the year fixes a couple of small bugs in the app.

version 2021.25

Dec 21, 2021 Version 2021.25
Our final app release of the year streamlines how we ask you for consent for ad tracking.

We also adjusted the "Retake Quiz" button behavior to return you to the opening screen of the Quiz instead of the first question, so you can more easily start a Quiz Party.

Thanks for using the app in 2021 and see you in 2022!

version 2021.24

Dec 6, 2021 Version 2021.24
To celebrate BuzzFeed becoming a public company, we’ve updated our app icon with our stock ticker! You can always switch back to our classic logo in Settings, and subscribe to BuzzFeed+ for even more icon options.

Plus, still looking for that perfect gift? We’ve added product items to our Shopping tab search results! Search will still show you great recommendations in articles our editors have put together for you, but now you can get straight to individual product ideas from search too.

version 2021.23

Nov 23, 2021 Version 2021.23
Our team has been hard at work laying the foundation for some cool new features coming soon, and we've also been squashing those pesky bugs that like to pop up.

version 2021.22

Nov 9, 2021 Version 2021.22
We've been hard at work bringing you a new, dedicated Shopping search experience in our Shopping tab. Along with search, we've also added a new way to shop by category and the latest gift guides for this holiday season.

What else? We fixed a couple of bugs where things didn't look quite right.

version 2021.21

Oct 27, 2021 Version 2021.21
Check out the new Related Topics section at the bottom of articles to find feeds dedicated to your favorite TV shows and celebrities!

Also new: We're testing a silly animation to let you know when an article's comments section has a lot of activity worth checking out.

Otherwise, this release contains some Quiz bug fixes and performance improvements as always.

version 2021.20.1

Oct 15, 2021 Version 2021.20.1
Fixes a bug that caused crashes for some devices below iOS 14.5. Thank you for reaching out to let us know!

version 2021.19

Sep 29, 2021 Version 2021.19
Check out the first stage of our new BuzzFeed Shopping experience in the Shopping tab, with new Featured Stories to help you find products you'll love!

And whoa, this release also allows you to return to the previous question when taking a Quiz if you want to change an answer! (Except in trivia Quizzes, no cheating allowed!!) You can also now click the handy "Retake Quiz" button at the end of a Quiz to take it again.

And of course we've fixed some bugs, including making sure text is displayed in all Quizzes and addressing some keyboard oddities.

version 2021.18

Sep 14, 2021 Version 2021.18
. Made improvements to the “In Case You Missed It” unit on the home feed.
. Improved the loading behavior of the search screen.
. Minor tweaks to trivia quiz result cards.

version 2021.17

Aug 30, 2021 Version 2021.17
Lots of fixes and improvements in this release, including:
- Sharing Quiz results generates an image you can show off and save to your camera roll.
- “More Like This” recommendations at the bottom of articles appear on iPad, not just iPhone.
- Search results no longer scroll awkwardly in certain cases.
- The UK News tab has fresher content.

version 2021.16

Aug 16, 2021 Version 2021.16
This release has more refinements to our feed design along with the usual performance improvements, including a fix for a bug that could take you to the wrong article from the “Quickly Catch Up” unit in the News tab. Also, we made some visual updates on certain quizzes, including a fix for a crash that occurred on checklist quizzes.
And like pretty much every other app, we’ll also start asking you for permission to serve more personalized ads. Whatever you choose, thanks for your support.

version 2021.15.1

Aug 8, 2021 Version 2021.15.1
NEW: We’ve simplified our feed layout to make it easier to browse. This release also includes improvements to quiz results, plus a fix for blank images in the Trending Products unit and other bug fixes.

version 2021.14

Jul 21, 2021 Version 2021.14
We have made updates to the feed that make it easier on the eyes. Soon you’ll start seeing units showing content that was popular with others since you last visited the app! (We’re calling it “Since You’ve Been Gone.”) Cleaned up a few bugs in our Quiz Party experience.

version 2021.13.1

Jul 14, 2021 Version 2021.13.1
This release includes fixes for bugs related to Reddit embed sizing and ads overlapping content. And soon you’ll start seeing units showing content that was popular with others since you last visited the app! (We’re calling it “Since You’ve Been Gone.”)

version 2021.13

Jul 6, 2021 Version 2021.13
This release includes fixes for bugs related to Reddit embed sizing and ads overlapping content. And soon you’ll start seeing units showing content that was popular with others since you last visited the app! (We’re calling it “Since You’ve Been Gone.”)

version 2021.12

Jun 22, 2021 Version 2021.12
NEW: Keep an eye out for a new unit to catch you up on our most popular articles and quizzes since your last visit to the app! It will debut in your home feed soon.
Also in this release: For those of you on iOS 14.5 and up, we do a better job of pausing video audio after you've scrolled away. And we've made other minor performance improvements as always.

version 2021.11

Jun 8, 2021 Version 2021.11
This release contains lots of article improvements:
. Better performance of Instagram and TikTok embeds!
. “More Like This” recommendations are displayed in a grid format for easier browsing.
. Improved loading screens.

version 2021.10

May 25, 2021 Version 2021.10
Have you tried out Quiz Party, yet? Some of our quizzes now have a “Play with friends” button. Check it out!

Also in this release:

. Improved the performance and behavior of Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit embeds.
. Improved the performance of articles with lots of animated images.
. Improved the scrolling behavior at the end of some articles.
. Fixed an issue that made it impossible to tap some of the links in some of our articles.
. Fixed a few display issues when adding or removing items to your product wishlist.

version 2021.9

May 11, 2021 Version 2021.9
NEW: Look for the "Play with Friends" button on certain Quizzes to start a Quiz Party, where you can answer questions and compare results with friends in real time. Let us know what you think!

We also fixed an issue that could cause audio from multiple Twitter videos to overlap, even if you already scrolled past one of them. And we continue to improve TikTok performance and the Shopping Wishlist (don't forget to check it out in your profile!).

version 2021.8

Apr 27, 2021 Version 2021.8
This release contains:
* Fixes for Shopping Wishlist bugs. Don't forget you can access all your saved products in your user profile!
* Clearer correct answers in trivia Quizzes.
* More glamorous loading screens on feeds.
* Other minor bug fixes and improvements, as always.

version 2021.7

Apr 12, 2021 Version 2021.7
This release contains bug fixes and improvements for the new Wish List feature. Don't forget to try saving interesting products so you can find them later in your profile! We've also added a new FAQ screen in settings.

version 2021.5

Mar 16, 2021 Version 2021.5
. You can now tap any item in Trending Products to find out more about it!
. Articles with Reddit content are better supported.
. A bug related to how type displayed on smaller devices has been fixed.

version 2021.4

Mar 2, 2021 Version 2021.4
. Added shopping sections to the shopping tab.
. Fixed an issue when sharing images from comments.
. Improved the display of some quizzes.
. Made improvements to accessibility.

version 2021.3

Feb 16, 2021 Version 2021.3
. Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur when browsing through the app.
. Improved the behavior of TikTok embeds in some posts.
. Improved accessibility by increasing the color contrast on some screens.

version 2021.2

Feb 1, 2021 Version 2021.2
. Check out the shopping tab to see a new list of sections that should help make it easier for you to find products you love
. You can now long press on a trending product in the feed to quickly see more information about it
. Fixed an issue that prevented some users from being able to login using their Google account
. Fixed an issue that could cause the app to freeze when looking at photos
. Improved accessibility for VoiceOver users

version 2021.1

Jan 19, 2021 Version 2021.1
. Fixed a bug that could cause some articles to unintentially launch the YouTube app
. Improvements to app accessibility
. Other minor bugfixes and performance improvements

version 2020.24

Dec 28, 2020 Version 2020.24
. We refreshed the design of our sign in screen! Check it out and consider signing in to bookmark your favorite content.
. Improved translation for our non-english text in the app.
. Fixes and improvements to accessibility.
. Improved the design of trending products in the feed.
. Various bugfixes and improvements to quizzes.

version 2020.23

Dec 8, 2020 Version 2020.23
. Improved the design of groups of items in our feeds.
. Improved the behavior when sharing some quiz results.
. Improved accessibility on the settings screens.
. Fixed a crash that could occur when completing certain quizzes.

version 2020.22

Nov 23, 2020 Version 2020.22
. We’ll help you get ready for Black Friday and the holiday shopping season! Keep an eye on our feeds for gift ideas based on what’s popular with other BuzzFeed fans.
. Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2020.21

Nov 10, 2020 Version 2020.21
. Our app now requires iOS 13! Please update your device to continue to receive our latest updates.
. We continue to improve our shopping content. Look out for buttons to make it easier to shop.
. Some of you will soon see new quiz recommendations after you’ve finished a quiz!
. Our Mexico edition has been rebranded Latam to include every Latin American country.
. Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2020.20

Oct 27, 2020 Version 2020.20
. We have been getting everything prepped and ready for the 2020 US election. Check back soon for a news feed dedicated to election content!
. It’s almost shopping season! Keep an eye on our shopping content for changes which make it even easier to find and buy interesting products.

version 2020.19

Oct 13, 2020 Version 2020.19
. Bookmarks are better than ever! Sign in to bookmark your favorite content so that you can find it later.
. Improved how quizzes and trending posts are displayed in the feed.
. Improved TikTok embeds.
. Improved performance when sharing images.
. Fixed an issue that could cause an old user photo to be displayed in comments.

version 2020.18

Sep 29, 2020 Version 2020.18
. Improved how we fetch and store bookmarks. Login to bookmark your favorite content and easily find it again later!
. Fixed various display issues in quizzes and on the user profile.
. Fixed an issue that could cause the user to get stuck on the login screen.

version 2020.17

Sep 16, 2020 Version 2020.17
. Fixed an issue where some links were not tappable in articles and quizzes.
. Fixed an issue in which replies did not load for some comments.

version 2020.16

Sep 2, 2020 Version 2020.16
. Improved the display of videos in the feed
. Improved the display of TikTik and Instagram embeds
. Improved the sign in button to be clearer
. Fixed an issue that could make it difficult to press the “Next Question” button in some quizzes
. Fixed a rare crash that could occur in articles
. Fixed a bug that could cause a loading indicator to spin forever when the app is launched from an external link

version 2020.15

Aug 19, 2020 Version 2020.15
. Improved the UI for changing the sort order of comments.
. Added support for the LGBTQ feed. Check it out from the home tab! (US edition only)
. Fixed an issue that could cause a BuzzFeed link to open the app but not open the linked content.
. Fixed an issue with invalid tap targets on some tap-on-image quizzes.

version 2020.14.2

Jul 23, 2020 Version 2020.14.2
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2020.13

7 Jul 2020 Version 2020.13
. Fixed! Restoring your BuzzFeed+ subscription on a secondary device did not always work.
. Fixed! Minor display issues in comments and articles.

version 2020.13

Jul 7, 2020 Version 2020.13
. Fixed! Restoring your BuzzFeed+ subscription on a secondary device did not always work.
. Fixed! Minor display issues in comments and articles.

version 2020.12.2

Jun 26, 2020 Version 2020.12.2
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

version 2020.11

Jun 9, 2020 Version 2020.11
. New: BuzzFeed+ now offers a free 7 day trial! Try before you buy!
. New: Your latest comments are now available right from your user profile so you can jump back into the conversation.
. Improved: Better support for TikTok embeds, with more improvements on the way. (Note: If TikTok embeds are still expanding in a weird way, updating your phone to iOS 13 will fix it.)
. Improved: When taking trivia quizzes and tapping into the text field, the app should now be better at leaving that text field visible above the keyboard.
. Improved: Muted words for BuzzFeed+ subscribers now have a minimum length of three characters to prevent users from accidentally filtering too much content.
. Fixed: Some ads were way too sensitive and would open if you were only trying to scroll past them.
. Fixed: An issue that caused some quizzes to occasionally skip right past some questions.

version 2020.10

May 26, 2020 Version 2020.10
. New for BuzzFeed+ subscribers! Want to avoid spoilers or just not that into something? Filter the topics you don't want to see.
. The pride app icon is again available to everyone, including non-subscribers.
. Added the ability to load additional comment replies.
. Improved support for tap on image quizzes.

version 2020.9

May 12, 2020 Version 2020.9
NEW: Subscribe to BuzzFeed+ to get the following!

. Ad-Free. Experience the app without ads.
. Exclusive App Icons. Choose from different colors and styles.
. Customizable Tabs. Select your favorite topics for easy navigation.
. More Coming Soon! New features for you in the coming months.

version 2020.8

Apr 28, 2020 Version 2020.8
. We added some new stickers to the app! Check them out from Messages.
. You can now make feature requests through the settings screen. What would you like to see from BuzzFeed?
. Made more improvements to the comments UI. You can now sort comments by the number of hearts they get!
. Improved the look and feel of Reddit embeds when in Dark Mode
. Improved how quotes are rendered in Dark Mode
. Fixed an error that would appear at the end of videos

version 2020.7.1

Apr 20, 2020 Version 2020.7.1
. Improved performance when viewing lots of articles.
. Improved the in-app browser experience when tapping on an external link.

version 2020.7

Apr 14, 2020 Version 2020.7
. New: Additional app icons. Did you know you can change the icon of your app from in-app settings?
. New: Additional feeds in the News tab. These feeds, as well as the ones in the Quizzes tab, now sort automatically based on usage.
. Fixed: Long quizzes behave better than ever
. Fixed: Embedded tweets better maintain formatting and line breaks
. Fixed: A crash that could occur when adding a Comment on iPad
. Fixed: Minor display issues on articles
. Fixed: Tapping into a BuzzFeed quiz from the Facebook app should now automatically open up that quiz
. Improved: Better error messages when posting a comment fails

version 2020.6

Mar 27, 2020 Version 2020.6
We’re making sure you have the news and entertainment you need during the Coronavirus outbreak.

. Our editorial teams are creating and curating Coronavirus coverage from all angles, and their packages of content and a Coronavirus feed filled with information are now accessible from the Home tab.

. You can now opt in to more frequent push notifications for Coronavirus news updates and tips for dealing with staying home.

. The User Profile has gotten a design refresh, making it easier to find your Bookmarks and Recently Viewed articles.

. Settings is now accessible from all tabs, at the top left of the screen.

. An article’s total Comment count is now available, so you can decide to jump into a conversation quickly.

. Ads in Quizzes are less disruptive (the popup is no more).

. We fixed an issue keeping you from always seeing the correct answer in a trivia Quiz if you answered incorrectly.

Stay safe, and don’t forget you can provide feedback at any time in Settings.

version 2020.5

Mar 18, 2020 Version 2020.5
The Latest BuzzFeed App Release Notes As Vines:

1. Coming soon: Support for Sign in With Apple
Vine: Hi, welcome to Chili's.

2. We added this cool thing to the top of Shopping posts that shows you what products in the post are most popular.
Vine: That one vine of an old lady riding on a shopping cart that you can't find.

3. You can now take a pic using your phone camera when adding an image to a comment!
Vine: Calculator selfie.

4. We're working on improving ads on quizzes!
Vine: Oh my gaaaaahd I love Chipotle! Chipotle is my liiiiife!!

5. We fixed a bug that stopped you from liking the last comment on a post.
Vine: Why is everybody afraid of love? LOVE!!!!!

6. We fixed a bug that caused videos to appear in the feed without a title.
Vine: What's up, I'm Jared, I'm 19...

7. We fixed a bug that happened when linking to a BuzzFeed post or quiz from another app. Now you'll get sent to the post or quiz you wanted, instead of to the home feed!
Vine: Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope it does.

Thanks for tuning in! We can't wait for you to see our little boy! (Here he comes!)

version 2020.4

Mar 4, 2020 Version 2020.4
Hello, app users!! Thank you, thank you.

We have always tried to release updates that make our app better. Whether that was improving performance or fixing bugs, we’ve released whatever we believe can do some good. We released this update because we believe our app needs a fresh start.

It matters more than ever how slider quizzes work in the app, so late into the release cycle, and even this morning, we’ve been writing code to provide native support for them. We saw the potential to improve the interaction when deep-linking directly to a feed, and we can do math, so we fixed it.

After receiving nonstop reports from users who have been kind enough to give us the most serious consideration, we now realize that it is time for articles to scroll on without crashing. It is time for this app to move towards search result views that always show what’s been found, and that means it’s time, for our users, that we fix those bugs.

Releasing an app is a huge effort, and we are so thankful to everyone who made it possible. We want to thank our minor display issues in the comments section, for their graciousness from the day we fixed them, proving that what unites is greater than our divisions. And the sliding ads who are here, always appearing smoothly but not always appearing in the right places. And our users, our partners, our loves, for daring us to dream big, but always keeping us close to the earth, too.

It looks like we’re about to release this next update. So! We want to urge you to do the things that must be done, to be open to change, to look beyond this download, to not treat Instagram like it’s the only app that matters. To pay attention to apps like ours, in the heart of the app store, not as mundane downloads, but as your friends. Let’s build a BuzzFeed all of us together can be proud of.

Thank you!

version 2020.3

Feb 19, 2020 Version 2020.3
Now is the winter of our discontent,
Made glorious update by this latest release
And all the bugs that preyed upon our app
In the deep bosom of the App Store unleashed.

Now are our posts bound with victorious space;
Our bruised words cut off on iPads;
Our cursed articles wed to merry pixels,
Our dreadful margins to delightful padding.

iOS twelve had killed our verbose fonts;
But now, instead of crashing agèd apps
To slight the scrolls of hopeful inquizitors,
We answer you with a quiz completion
In the unobstructed reading of results.

But app, that is not laced with messed up bugs,
Nor brought to shame by clam’rous QA pass;
You, that have updated, and want new features here
To not before these lately added things;

You, who now can customize user picture,
Or new named there from profile drawer,
Reformed, updated, fresh-to-death your face
Unearthing your own posts, without links.

And now read quickly many articles
Without fear of losing your place within.

version 5.0.1

version 2020.19

13 de oct. de 2020 Version 2020.19
. Bookmarks are better than ever! Sign in to bookmark your favorite content so that you can find it later.
. Improved how quizzes and trending posts are displayed in the feed.
. Improved TikTok embeds.
. Improved performance when sharing images.
. Fixed an issue that could cause an old user photo to be displayed in comments.

version 2020.12

2020年6月23日 Version 2020.12
. New! Tap the name of an author or commenter to see their profile and other things they have written.
. Improved! Better performance for TikTok, Instagram, and Tumblr embeds within the app.
. Fixed! Some comments could show an incorrect timestamp.

version 2020.13

2020年7月7日 Version 2020.13
. Fixed! Restoring your BuzzFeed+ subscription on a secondary device did not always work.
. Fixed! Minor display issues in comments and articles.

version 2020.24

2020年12月28日 Version 2020.24
. We refreshed the design of our sign in screen! Check it out and consider signing in to bookmark your favorite content.
. Improved translation for our non-english text in the app.
. Fixes and improvements to accessibility.
. Improved the design of trending products in the feed.
. Various bugfixes and improvements to quizzes.