Colorful illustration of people assembling the number 18 to celebrate an anniversary, with one person on a ladder placing the top circle and others holding the numbers, surrounded by balloons.

18 years ago today I released MindNode. I was so anxious I kept checking my email on WAP whenever I left the house, just in case something broke. 😊

It didn’t. Somehow MindNode is still here — independent, no outside funding, shaped by the people who use it.

Thank you for 18 years. 🎉

— Markus

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New in MindNode 2026.1 — Transparent Node Colors

Nodes can now be filled with non-opaque and fully transparent colors. Create lighter visuals, add subtle emphasis, and design maps with more depth and flexibility.

#MindNode #Productivity

🔎 New in MindNode 2026.1 — Search & Replace in Notes
You can now search within notes and replace text across your document. Refine language, update terminology, or clean up after a brainstorming session — faster than ever.

#MindNode #Productivity #MindMapping

View from an office kitchen overlooking a public park in Vienna, where trees, bushes, benches, and walking paths are blanketed in fresh snow, with apartment buildings and high-rise offices in the background during snowfall.

Good morning from a very snowy Vienna. ❄️ The view out of our office kitchen is a winter wonderland today. #MindNode #Vienna #Team #Snow

🌟 New in MindNode 2026.1 — Folding Improvements!
Working with large documents just got more fluid. We’ve added new actions and keyboard shortcuts for unfolding nodes, including options like “Show 3 Levels.”

#MindNode #MindMapping #VisualThinking

View and edit your documents right from your wrist. Quickly toggle tasks on the go without reaching for your iPhone. Now shipping with MindNode 2026.1. #MindNode #Productivity

apps.apple.com/app/id644611...

Illustration of a smartwatch on a person’s wrist displaying the MindNode leaf logo, surrounded by icons like light bulbs and checkmarks on a teal background.

MindNode is back on Apple Watch ⌚️✨

View your documents, check tasks, and make quick edits — right from your wrist.

MindNode 2026.1 also brings improved folding, Search & Replace in notes, and thoughtful refinements across the app.

www.mindnode.com/blog/2026.1

#MindNode #AppleWatch #MindMapping

Connections in MindNode

🔗 Connections in MindNode

Not everything fits neatly into a hierarchy — and that’s where **Connections** shine.

Draw lines between related ideas anywhere in your mind map to show deeper relationships, cross-links, and hidden patterns.

Visual thinking made smarter.

#MindNode #MindMapping

Add tags in MindNode

🏷️ VisualTags in MindNode

Bring clarity to complex ideas.

Add tags to your thoughts, filter by topic, and stay focused on what matters most — no matter how big your mind map gets.

#MindNode #MindMapping #Productivity

Dreaming for your next vacation headline with "Paris Vacation Plan" illustrated mind map. Below claim "MindNode can help."

🏖️ Dreaming of your next vacation?
Turn your ideas into a clear travel plan — from destinations to must-see spots.
Make your getaway real before it even begins — MindNode can help.
mindnode.com
#MindNodeCanHelp #TravelPlanning #VacationIdeas

View only Screen in MindNode

✨ Share your thinking — not your edit button.

With view-only sharing in MindNode, you can:
👀 Let others explore your map
🧭 Give structure and context
🔒 Stay in control

Your ideas. Your rules.

#MindNode #ViewOnly

"Studying for an exam" headline with illustrated mind map "Introduction to Psychology" and a claim of "MindNode can help."

🎓 Studying for an exam?
Turn dense notes into a clear visual map so you actually understand how everything connects.
Study smarter, remember longer — MindNode can help.
mindnode.com
#MindNodeCanHelp #StudyTips #MindMapping #ExamPrep

Managing Documents in MindNode

Your ideas flow best when everything’s in place.

With Unified Document Management, your mind maps are:
📍 Always at your fingertips
☁️ Backed up in iCloud
📲 Instantly synced across devices

Focus on thinking. Let MindNode handle the rest.

#MindNode #DigitalWorkspace

MindNode is featured on the App Store in “26 apps for 2026” 🎉 apps.apple.com/at/story/id1...

Christmas planning doesn’t have to be stressful 🎄
With MindNode, you can capture gift ideas, activities, playlists, and little reminders — all in one beautiful mind map.
Plan ahead. Stay present. Enjoy the season ❤️

#MindMapping #ChristmasPlanning #MindNode #HolidayJoy

Stickers in MindNode

💭 Your ideas deserve a little ✨ flair.

MindNode now includes 250+ beautifully designed stickers to bring your mind maps to life.
🌟 Add clarity
🎨 Add meaning
💖 Add joy

Because planning doesn’t have to be boring.

#MindNode #Stickers

Hate forgetting things when you pack headline with "Skiing Checklist" mind map below.

🧳 Hate forgetting things when you pack?
Create a visual packing list you can actually trust — and never leave anything behind again.
Travel lighter, stress less — MindNode can help.
mindnode.com
#MindNodeCanHelp #TravelTips #PackingList #StayOrganized

✨ What’s New in 2025.7
Theme Sync is here!
Your created and imported Personal Themes now stay automatically synced across all your devices.
Consistency made effortless.
#MindNode

✨ What’s New in 2025.7
Export your tasks to OmniFocus right from the Task menu. One click, and they’re on your to-do list.
Seamless ideas → action.
#MindNode #WhatsNew #OmniFocus

✨ What’s New in 2025.7
Export your tasks to Things right from the Task menu. One click, and they’re on your to-do list.
Seamless ideas → action.
#MindNode #WhatsNew #Things

✨ What’s New in 2025.7
Meet MindNode Alias!
Drag a document anywhere on your device to create an Alias and open your mind maps right from Finder or the Files app.
Fast access, zero friction.
#MindNode #WhatsNew

🚀 What’s New in 2025.7
Meet the Improved Inspector!
✨ Resize nodes & images with precision
🎨 Add custom tint colors to your Stickers
Perfect alignment. Standout visuals. Smoother workflows.
#MindNode #WhatsNew

Smarter Styling, Faster Workflows, and Seamless Sync — MindNode 2025.7 Our latest MindNode update is here, and it’s packed with upgrades that make capturing, refining, and organizing your ideas more enjoyable than ever.

MindNode 2025.7 is here!
• Redesigned Inspector
• MindNode Aliases in Finder/Files
• Export to Things & OmniFocus
• Theme Sync across devices
• Apple Intelligence title suggestions

Read more: www.mindnode.com/post/mindnod...
#MindNode #Productivity #MindMapping

A clean promotional graphic with the text “Studying for an exam?” above a colorful mind map labeled “Introduction to Psychology.” The lower section reads “MindNode can help. Compress your notes into a mind map to improve your learning.”

🎓 Studying for an exam?
Turn your notes into a clear visual map and actually see how everything connects.
Learn smarter, remember longer — MindNode can help. Learn more at mindnode.com
#MindNodeCanHelp #MindNode #StudyTips #VisualLearning #ExamPrep #Productivity

Liquid Glass MindNode app icon with hand cleaning it and sparkles around it.

We’re excited to share two updates for our apps:
- MindNode Next is now available on Setapp
- MindNode Classic has received a refreshed Liquid Glass design

➡️ www.mindnode.com/post/next-on...

Blue poster showing a colorful mind map titled “Restaurant Concept” with text: “Feeling overwhelmed with tasks? MindNode can help you break big projects into clear steps.”

Feeling overwhelmed with tasks?
MindNode can help. ✨

Turn big ideas into small, clear steps — and finally make progress without the stress.

Try MindNode free and start mapping your next big idea today.

MindNodeCanHelp #MindNode #MindMapping #Productivity #StayOrganized #FocusBetter #GetThingsDone

✨ Brainstorming with Apple Intelligence in MindNode ✨
Instantly structure new documents or expand existing ideas — all with a single tap.
And the best part: everything is private, fast, and runs entirely on your device.
👉 mindnode.com
#MindNode #AppleIntelligence #Brainstorming

✨Liquid Glass in MindNode ✨

With Apple’s 2026 OS updates, a new design language arrives: Liquid Glass. MindNode fully embraces it with a refreshed interface that feels light, fluid, and modern across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

👉 Download MindNode today
apps.apple.com/us/app/mindn...

MindNode 2025.6 ✨
• Liquid Glass design across Apple devices
• Apple Intelligence: generate, expand, summarise, clean up images — all private & on-device
• Smoother animations, smarter multitasking
More → mindnode.com/post/2025.6