The Tavrn Press Kit is Here
We’ve officially published the Tavrn Press Kit , a simple, clear, and packed resource for anyone curious about what we’re building.
Alpha Applications Closing September 12th!
Alpha Testing applications officially FINALLY close on September 12th, 2025 (extended from the original date because we had a few slots left). Don't miss your chance to help shape the next-generation chat platform!
- Simplified application process
- More inclusive approach to testing
- Clearer expectations and guidelines
- Limited capacity: Only a few seats remain!
Building Tomorrow's Chat Platform, Together
Join us on our journey to create something special. Get development insights, progress updates, and be part of shaping the future of online communities.
Featured Updates
Development Update: Slowing Down, But Still Moving Forward 🚀
Development on Tavrn is still ongoing (don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere). That said, things have slowed down a bit now that school season has kicked back into full swing.
🚀 Tavrn Alpha Has Launched!
After weeks of building, the Tavrn alpha is officially live. Apply now at blog.tavrn.top/alpha-application to get early access.
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🧠 Why Every Chat Platform Eventually Loses the Plot
Why does it feel like every chat platform eventually stops being for us? Let’s talk about it.
Tavrn Updates
Recent Updates
🎉 Introducing AHA! – Tavrn’s Spotlight for Amazing Communities
No, it’s not an acronym. It doesn’t stand for anything. But it does stand for something special.
Milestone Two: Build 8 Is Here, and It’s a Big One
We’ve officially reached Build 8 , our second milestone , and Tavrn is starting to feel like a real platform. This post covers our new server system, real-time messaging, roles, settings, and a few things we’re still keeping under wraps (👀).
Rebuilt in 3 Days: DMs Are Back , and Better Than Ever
After a major setback wiped our codebase, we rebuilt Tavrn's 1-to-1 DM system from scratch , in just 3 days. This post breaks down how we did it, what’s new, and why it’s already better than before.
Group Chats Deserve Better
You’d think after decades of chat apps, we’d have group chats figured out by now. But somehow, most of them still suck.
We Lost Everything (Well, Almost Everything)
We hit a major setback. Our entire codebase was corrupted, and we have to rebuild Tavrn from scratch.
Why We Believe Tavrn Will Work
Tavrn is a new community-first chat platform built with familiar features, real passion, and a deep respect for its users. Here's why we believe Tavrn will become the new home for great minds to connect.
Hey, Meet Tavrn
A friendly introduction to Tavrn, a new community platform built as an alternative to Discord and Guilded. This post explains why Tavrn was created, what makes it different, and invites readers to join the journey of building a better online hangout,without paywalls or corporate vibes.