What's new in Hive
New features and improvements in Hive: the product updates and release notes from the Hive team.
Buzz now knows when to respond in shared threads
Improved
Buzz can now distinguish between messages meant for people and messages that call for Buzz. In shared threads, it stays quiet when one person is speaking to another, while responding to open-room questions and clear follow-ups addressed to Buzz. Explicit @Buzz mentions continue t
Filter action card statuses by project
Improved
Workspace admins can now filter Action Card Statuses by project and combine the project selection with status search. The matching status list updates to the selected project, while the Used in count continues to reflect every accessible project where each status is used. In Work
Prefill Forms from Tables records
New
Forms can now use a Table as a data source. Form creators can map Table columns to form fields, and selecting a Table record can prefill the mapped values while keeping them editable when the form configuration allows it. In the Form Creator, configure a Table source and field ma
Use row numbers for predecessors in Table and Gantt
New
Table and Gantt now support entering predecessors with flat, visible row numbers, including visible subactions in nested project plans. Existing WBS-style predecessor references remain supported, and WBS display stays the default unless the row-number display option is enabled. E
Navigate Buzz threads more clearly on mobile
Improved
Buzz on mobile now uses two levels of back navigation. Going back or swiping from a conversation returns to the Buzz thread list first, while a separate Back to Hive action exits Buzz. Open a Buzz conversation on mobile, then use the back gesture or control to return to your thre
Show project dates on Gantt project rows
Improved
Gantt project rows can now reflect a project's configured start and end dates, even when the project has no dated child actions. When dated child work extends beyond the project range, the row spans the combined period, preserving the existing rollup while making project-level da
More reliable AI proofing for images and reviews
Improved
AI proofing now supports static image formats already handled by the proofing viewer and improves the review lifecycle across legacy and native proofing. Reviews can be cancelled consistently, timeout states are handled more clearly, annotation navigation keeps comments in view,
View very large images in Proofing V2
Improved
Proofing now has more effective load times for very large images. The viewer will handle JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files through an image-optimized viewing path while leaving original downloads, AI review inputs, and annotated exports unchanged. This helps creative teams and
Keep template subactions unassigned when applied
Improved
Action card templates can now keep subactions set to Unassigned. Fixed user, team, and placeholder assignments are preserved, while unassigned template subactions no longer inherit the parent action's assignee. The behavior also applies to nested template subactions, while manual
Keep working proof versions private from published-only reviewers
Improved
Proofing now keeps minor working versions private from reviewers assigned to see published versions only. Internal teams can continue refining a proof on the same action, while those reviewers see the latest published major version until the next major version is released. Intern
Choose line thickness for proofing annotations
New
Proofing now lets users draw ink and highlighter annotations with Thin, Medium, or Thick strokes. Ink and highlighter keep independent selections during the proofing session, live strokes reflect the chosen width, and saved annotations retain their width after reopening or reload
Sort/group by project name in Users view in Resourcing
New
This update added the ability to sort (or group) by project name in the Users view of Resourcing With this update, assignments for the same client or project appear together instead of scattered. Users can now achieve an easier visualization of resource time across project themes
Choose reference documents before AI Proofing starts
Improved
AI Proofing once again shows a reference-document picker before a review starts. Matching project, account, folder, and rule-based documents are preselected, and users can review or change the selection before continuing. A Switch to auto option lets a workspace opt in to applyin
Open Buzz directly from Hive Mail
New
Buzz is now available from an open Hive Mail thread. The new Buzz button creates or reopens a dedicated conversation tied to that email thread, so you can discuss the message and return to the same Buzz context later. General Buzz conversations no longer inherit the email you hap
Use Buzz to delegate complex work
Improved
Buzz now breaks larger, independent requests into focused sub-tasks automatically. This makes multi-part research, analysis, and batch work more reliable while keeping consequential actions in the main conversation for appropriate review. Ask Buzz to handle a request with several
Assign actions to sections on mobile
New
Hive mobile now lets you assign a section when creating an action and change the section on an existing action. The section selection follows the chosen project and can be cleared when no section is needed. On a mobile action card, use the Section row beneath Project when the act
Plan resource estimates in a 13-week grid
New
Resourcing now includes a 13-week Resource estimates grid for planning a project with resource types or named people. Teams can edit cells directly, use keyboard navigation and rectangular paste, review row and weekly totals, and distinguish confirmed from unconfirmed estimates b
Cleaner new-tab control in Hive Desktop
Improved
Hive Desktop now uses a simpler, freestanding + button for opening a new tab. The updated control removes the tab-like border treatment while keeping the same familiar behavior. In Hive Desktop, use the + beside your open tabs to start a new tab. This helps people who work across
View Scratch Pad notes in shared dashboards
Improved
Scratch Pad widgets now appear in public dashboard share links, so dashboard notes stay visible when a dashboard is shared with people who do not have a Hive account. Shared viewers can read the widget content without receiving an editable surface or a login prompt. Open a public
Resize the name panel in Resourcing
New
The left-hand project and resource name panel in Resourcing can now be resized. Drag it wider to read long names or narrower to create more room for the schedule, with the timeline updating to match. In the main Resourcing view, hover over the right edge of the name panel and dra
See Out of Office status in direct messages
New
Hive web now shows a non-blocking banner in 1:1 direct messages when the person you are messaging is marked Out of Office. When a return date is available, the banner includes it, and it disappears when the status clears without interrupting messaging. Open a 1:1 direct message i
Find Buzz faster from Hive messages 🐝
Improved
Buzz is now positioned beside the reaction controls in message hover menus, making it easier to find while reviewing conversations. The updated placement is available across direct messages, group conversations, and thread replies. Hover over a message in a direct message, group
Verify prior feedback in later proof rounds
New
AI Proofing now includes a "Verify prior feedback" review mode for later proof rounds. Instead of starting a fresh editorial review, Hive checks each eligible earlier human comment and records whether it was completed, partially completed, not completed, or could not be verified,
Dark mode for the Hive Desktop top bar
Improved
Hive Desktop’s top bar now follows your selected Hive theme, giving the tab strip, active and inactive tabs, navigation controls, and new-tab button a cohesive dark appearance when dark mode is enabled. Light mode keeps its existing appearance, and the top bar updates when you sw
AI Proofing support for image files
Improved
AI Proofing can now analyze supported static image proofs more reliably. Hive prepares the image for review while preserving the original file as the source, so teams can use AI feedback on visual work without first converting the image themselves. Run AI Proofing on a supported
Promote AI Proofing suggestions to annotations
New
AI Proofing suggestions can now be promoted into standard proofing annotations. Teams can turn useful AI feedback into the same kind of persistent review item used for human annotations, making it easier to carry selected findings into the review process. This helps proofing team
Teach AI Proofing from reviewer feedback
New
AI Proofing can now turn reviewer suggestions into reusable guidance for future reviews. From a proofing annotation, you can remember a suggestion, review the rule Hive derives from it, and save it so future AI Proofing checks follow the same direction. You can also add, review,
Post custom workflow updates to Slack
New
App Workflows can now post a configurable message to a selected Slack channel. Templates support standard action details and project custom field tokens, so workflow posts can include values such as send dates, links, and campaign metadata when an action changes status. In App Wo
New App: Tables in Hive
New
Not everything you need to manage in Hive is a task or a project. Some work calls for a flexible place to track the details, without losing the connection to the work already happening in Hive. To access Tables, visit Hive Apps and toggle on "Tables:" Tables gives you a simple wa
Refreshed calendar meeting reminders
New
Calendar meeting alerts now have a cleaner, more consistent design with clear options to join, take notes, start Sidekick when available, or dismiss the reminder.
Automate follow-up when timesheets are approved
New
Workflows now includes a "Timesheet is approved" trigger, so teams can automatically start the next step as soon as a timesheet receives approval.
Option-click now selects or clears all checkboxes in List View
New
In List View, teams can Option-click on Mac or Alt-click on Windows to quickly select all items in the current list, or clear the full selection, making bulk updates faster.
Smarter dashboard sharing permissions
New
Dashboard owners now get a clear warning before sharing with teammates who may not be able to see the underlying project, action, or goal data. This helps owners spot and fix access gaps upfront, so shared dashboards show the right context and reduce confusion for cross-functiona
QuickBooks-powered Buzz automations
Improved
Buzz can now help teams build reusable workflows around QuickBooks purchase orders, vendors, items, and attachments, making purchase-order review and proofing processes easier to automate. File upload approvals are also clearer and more resilient, so users get better guidance whe
Filter Goals widgets by project
Improved
Goals list widgets can now filter goals by associated project, including a dynamic current-project option for project dashboard templates. To access, add or edit a Goals list widget in a dashboard, choose filter mode, then filter by a specific project or use the current-project o
Mail on Hive Mobile
New
Hive Mail is now accessible from the Hive mobile app, making it easier to manage email conversations while working on the go. Mail users can: View inboxes and email threads Read and reply to emails Draft new messages Stay connected to project and customer communication away from
Gantt widget in Dashboards
New
Dashboards can now include a Gantt widget, giving teams a timeline view directly inside their reporting workspace. Add the Gantt widget from the dashboard widget library, choose the project data you want to show, and configure filters to focus the view. The widget helps teams mon
Manage dashboard chart series color and order in one place
Improved
Dashboard chart configuration now includes a unified Series manager for grouped charts. When editing a grouped dashboard chart, use the Series section to reorder chart series and adjust their colors from one place. The updated control also includes a single reset option for both
Spreadsheet-style editing for Project Custom Fields in Portfolio View
Improved
Portfolio View now supports faster, spreadsheet-style editing for project custom fields. To use it, open Portfolio View and click into an editable project custom field cell. You can move through fields with Tab or Enter, paste values from a spreadsheet, and fill values down a col
Conditional formatting for dashboard pivot tables
Improved
Dashboard pivot table widgets now support conditional formatting for value cells. When configuring a pivot table, open the chart design panel and use Conditional formatting to choose a column and add rules. The formatting appears in the dashboard tile, the chart modal, and shared
100% stacked bar in Dashboard charts
New
We've added a 100% stacked bar display mode for Dashboard bar charts with a secondary dimension, converting each bar’s segments into percentages of that bar’s total. To use, create or choose an existing a bar chart with a secondary dimension and select 100% as the Bar grouping op
Email reminders for unsubmitted timesheets
New
We’ve added email delivery for unsubmitted timesheet reminders. Workspace admins can now configure scheduled reminders to send by email, in-app notification, or both. When email delivery is enabled, recipients receive the reminder at the scheduled time, helping teams follow up on
Move time entries between actions
Improved
If time is logged on the wrong action, you can now move the action-level time entry to the correct action. From the time entry menu, choose the three dots and click "Move to action," pick the destination action, and confirm the move. The moved entry keeps the same duration, date,
Audio messages
New
Need to share context quickly without typing? You can now record and send audio messages in Hive conversations. Open a conversation, record your update, and send it just like a regular message. Audio messages make it easier to share quick feedback, explain details in your own voi
Create projects from templates in Workflows
New
Workflows can now create projects from intake action and custom field values. This makes it easier to turn briefs, requests, or campaign intake into structured project work without manual setup. To create a project, configure a workflow that runs from the relevant intake action s
NEW: Files 🗂️
Improved
Workspace files now have a dedicated app for with a cleaner grid layout, larger asset tiles, clearer folder styling, and improved controls to help teams browse, organize, and manage shared assets more easily. Open Files to see: Larger file and folder tiles for easier scanning Cle
Project-level triggers in Workflows
New
Workflows can now trigger from project-level changes, starting with project status updates. Teams can automate next steps when a project moves on track, at risk, on hold, or complete. Open Workflows, choose a Project trigger, select the project event or status condition, then add
Urgency-triggered Workflows
New
Workflows can now trigger when an action is marked or unmarked urgent, enabling faster triage and escalation. To use, create or edit a workflow that uses an action trigger, and choose the urgent action trigger for when an action is marked or unmarked urgent. This is especially us
.eml and .msg files in Proofing
New
Proofing now supports .eml and .msg email files as reviewable proof assets. Teams can upload an email file, preview its contents, add annotations, and collect approvals without first converting the email to a PDF or screenshot. This is useful for marketing, creative, and client s
Quote blocks
New
Hive editors now support quote blocks, giving teams a clean way to highlight quoted text, feedback, or context directly in collaborative work. Open a note, action description, comment, or message editor. Insert or format content as a quote block. This helps teams that review copy
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