Kaustubh Katdare

Kaustubh Katdare

Founder

Kaustubh is a 3x TEDx Speaker, Community Builder and Founder at Jatra Community Platform. I would love to help you build your community.

Member since
Jun 17, 2024
Last active
Mar 14, 2026
Total activities
565

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  1. #Feedback

    This functionality has been released in Jatra 3.x. Members can now upload favicon of their...

    This functionality has been released in Jatra 3.x. Members can now upload favicon of their choice. In addition, users can upload a...

  2. #Feedback

    @BlockChainMentor - We've released a fix that should now allow pasting directly from MS Wo...

    @BlockChainMentor - We've released a fix that should now allow pasting directly from MS Word or Google Docs. It's however strongly recommended...

  3. #Platform Updates

    Speed Improvements to '@mention' suggestions

    We've released a small update the to Jatra's member search and suggestions engine that offers instant member suggestions especially on large communities...

  4. #Platform Updates

    New Feature 🎉 :: Mark Reply as 'The Best'

    All our Jatra powered communities have been updated with a new feature that lets post authors mark any reply on their thread...

  5. #Discussions

    @ambarish - you can now actually 'Watch' any thread. Take a look: https://community.jatra...

    @ambarish - you can now actually 'Watch' any thread. Take a look: https://community.jatra.club/changelog/new-feature-thread-watching-and-smart-reply-notificati...

  6. #Platform Updates

    It's automatically enabled for all communities, @paulad . Simply visit any thread / articl...

    It's automatically enabled for all communities, @paulad . Simply visit any thread / article with replies and you should see it. No...

  7. #Platform Updates

    New Feature :: Likes on Replies 😍

    Jatra 3.2.7 now allows likes on replies! Yeah, we know you've been waiting for this feature for a long time; but finally...

  8. #Platform Updates

    We thank @paulad - for suggesting this feature. 🙌

    We thank @paulad - for suggesting this feature. 🙌

  9. #Platform Updates

    New Feature 🎉 :: Thread Watching and Smart Reply Notifications

    Say hello to Jatra's Thread Watch system! Smart Thread Watchers Version 3.2.6 introduces a new system that lets your users stay updated...

  10. #Feedback

    @BlockChainMentor - thank you for the details. We're looking into the issue. An update wil...

    @BlockChainMentor - thank you for the details. We're looking into the issue. An update will be provided in the next 24 hours.

  11. #Discussions

    Jatra Community Platform is now a strong alternative to both XenForo and Discourse. Choose...

    Jatra Community Platform is now a strong alternative to both XenForo and Discourse. Choose Jatra because: We'll build your community with youEngage...

  12. #Platform Updates

    @ambarish - thank you. I believe we'll need likes on replies as well 🙂

    @ambarish - thank you. I believe we'll need likes on replies as well 🙂

  13. #Feedback

    @ambarish - this is required in a specific case where the contents are first created in a...

    @ambarish - this is required in a specific case where the contents are first created in a word document and then pasted...

  14. #Platform Updates

    Update: We've made og-img urls noindex . This should help fix the error reported in Google...

    Update: We've made og-img urls noindex . This should help fix the error reported in Google Search Console. cc: @BlockChainMentor

  15. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.2.5 :: OG Image Improvements

    We've published an update the improves the automatic OG-IMG generation for discussions, posts that do not have an attached image. OG IMG...

  16. #Feedback

    Request : Support Copy-Paste from Microsoft Word in Post / Article Editor

    We've received a request to support copy-paste from Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word uses a different technique to markup the text; and it's...

  17. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:2:4 :: Moderation Improvements - Report Post + Profanity Filter

    We introduced two major moderation upgrades to help communities stay healthy without adding friction for genuine members. New: Community Profanity Filter (Admi...

  18. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.2.3 :: Custom Links, Post Filter Improvements and Visual Updates for Quiz

    We are happy to release a new Quality of Life update to Jatra. This is a minor upgrade that introduces a new...

  19. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.2.2 :: @mention Users with Smart Recommendations

    Jatra V.3.2.2 introduces a new feature to tag users with '@' mentions. We've been testing this feature in beta state for the...

  20. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.2.1 :: Scheduling Expands to More Post Types

    You can now schedule Discussions and Changelog posts in Jatra. The scheduling flow is consistent across supported post types, so once you...

  21. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.1 :: Direct Messaging is Live 👋

    Introducing 1:1 Direct Messaging 🙌 You can now send 1:1 direct messages on Jatra. It’s built to feel calm and predictable. No...

  22. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:0 :: Brand New User Profiles with User Activity Feed

    We’ve redesigned the community user profile experience to feel cleaner, more responsive, and easier to scan. It now looks sharper on both...

  23. #Platform Updates

    @stevenway - it's enabled for every customer and all their communities. Head over to Admin...

    @stevenway - it's enabled for every customer and all their communities. Head over to Admin settings: Login as Admin / Owner ->...

  24. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.1 :: Jatra Themes + UI Customization Options

    We are excited to introduce Jatra Themes and UI Customization options. If you've ever felt the need to tweak your community's look...

  25. #Feedback

    Interesting suggestion. We actually designed it to keep all alerts in one place. There are...

    Interesting suggestion. We actually designed it to keep all alerts in one place. There are small icons added to quickly show the...

  26. #Platform Updates

    @ambarish - the default one is cool; but you won't believe what we're cooking! 🙌

    @ambarish - the default one is cool; but you won't believe what we're cooking! 🙌

  27. #Platform Updates

    Thank you for the feedback, @radhika 🙂

    Thank you for the feedback, @radhika 🙂

  28. #Platform Updates

    Update: In near future - we'll let members choose the mode they want. We are working on u...

    Update: In near future - we'll let members choose the mode they want. We are working on user-settings which allows users to...

  29. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:0 :: Dark Mode Support 🙌

    Jatra now supports "Dark Mode" - for the night hawks. 😀 Dark Mode inverts the colors of your Jatra-powered community and make...

  30. #Announcements

    Thank you, @norman 🙂 . There's a lot more in store at Jatra in 2026.

    Thank you, @norman 🙂 . There's a lot more in store at Jatra in 2026.

  31. #Platform Updates

    Update: This feature has been re-enabled on new Jatra. We had disabled this during the Jat...

    Update: This feature has been re-enabled on new Jatra. We had disabled this during the Jatra 3:0 upgrade. Now, after sign-up or...

  32. #Platform Updates

    @ambarish - unfortunately, no. That decision is made by the system. If an Owner / Admin po...

    @ambarish - unfortunately, no. That decision is made by the system. If an Owner / Admin posts a link to external website...

  33. #Platform Updates

    @paulad - thank you. We indeed are operating in the founder mode! Frankly speaking, we are...

    @paulad - thank you. We indeed are operating in the founder mode! Frankly speaking, we aren't building these features on daily basis....

  34. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:0 :: Revamped Notification Feed + Smart Notifications

    I'll admit it - the old notification system in Jatra was mostly useless. Yeah, harsh words; but that's the truth. That's why...

  35. #Community 101

    @abrakdabra - Thank you. Hope to see you frequently on Jatra community. That said, reducin...

    @abrakdabra - Thank you. Hope to see you frequently on Jatra community. That said, reducing the CAS is a top priority for...

  36. #Community 101

    How Community Reduces Customer Acquisition Cost for SaaS

    Before founding Jatra, I was Head of Growth at a Singapore and India based B2B SaaS startup. My biggest headache was reducing...

  37. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:0 :: New Post Editing Experience

    Jatra 3.0 brings a new post editing experience. Let's take a look: New Editor We've revamped the editor - and it now...

  38. #Platform Updates

    @BlockChainMentor - If you are getting 'couldn't fetch' error even after 72 hours, there's...

    @BlockChainMentor - If you are getting 'couldn't fetch' error even after 72 hours, there's a simple trick you may try:Add a new...

  39. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3:0 :: SEO Power House + Ready for LLMs

    Jatra 3.0 is essentially a rewrite of the core engine that powers Jatra. We set really high benchmarks for Jatra and are...

  40. #Discussions

    Analytics for Community Growth - The Good, Bad and the Ugly

    Jatra's latest upgrade has a lot of goodies packed in. I'll write about all the SEO improvements via a separate post. I...

  41. #Platform Updates

    @BlockChainMentor - Sitemap: No extra step is required. Google seems to be taking longer...

    @BlockChainMentor - Sitemap: No extra step is required. Google seems to be taking longer. It's updated the sitemap for some of demo...

  42. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.0 :: New Signup, Login and Access

    Jatra 3.0 has an upgraded signup, login and access experience built from scratch. Here's an overview of the new authentication system: Community...

  43. #Feedback

    Thank you for the suggestion, @rohit ! We’re actively exploring WebMCP support for Jatra....

    Thank you for the suggestion, @rohit ! We’re actively exploring WebMCP support for Jatra. I agree this can unlock better search, summaries,...

  44. #Platform Updates

    Hi @paulad - welcome back. Only submit sitemap.xml in Google Search Console. Google will c...

    Hi @paulad - welcome back. Only submit sitemap.xml in Google Search Console. Google will crawl the index sitemap and automatically list the...

  45. #Platform Updates

    Sitemap Structuring Jatra hosts communities of different sizes. Some of our communities h...

    Sitemap Structuring Jatra hosts communities of different sizes. Some of our communities have just a few hundred posts, while others have hundreds...

  46. #Platform Updates

    Update [Couldn't Fetch Error in Google Search Console] Google Search Console may report "...

    Update [Couldn't Fetch Error in Google Search Console] Google Search Console may report "Couldn't Fetch" for a while after submitting the sitemap....

  47. #Platform Updates

    Jatra 3.0 :: XML Sitemap Relocated + Smart URL Inclusions (Action Required)

    Jatra 3.0 introduces an important SEO update: the XML sitemap location has changed. If your community is on Jatra, you should remove...

  48. #Community Quiz

    Best way to seed a new community?

  49. #Community Quiz

    Early-stage community’s main focus should be:

  50. #Community Quiz

    Which KPI best reflects real community health?

  51. #Announcements

    Thank you, @BlockChainMentor . This is a major upgrade and we have packed a ton of goodies...

    Thank you, @BlockChainMentor . This is a major upgrade and we have packed a ton of goodies. We will talk about them...

  52. #Feedback

    @XbBxiO5 - this feature has been released. Replies can be now be sorted in ascending or de...

    @XbBxiO5 - this feature has been released. Replies can be now be sorted in ascending or descending order. 👍

  53. #Announcements

    Keep an eye on changelog for a detailed overview of features we've added and optimizations...

    Keep an eye on changelog for a detailed overview of features we've added and optimizations made.

  54. #Announcements

    Tagging @ankita , @ambarish - We're live! 🙂

    Tagging @ankita , @ambarish - We're live! 🙂

  55. #Announcements

    Jatra Next :: Welcome to New Possibilities 🚀

    Jatra has entered its next phase. Over the past few weeks, we have rebuilt and strengthened the core of the platform. This...

  56. #Announcements

    Jatra : February 2026 Update

    @shubhada, please look at the sneak peek shared.

  57. #Announcements

    Jatra : February 2026 Update

    I thought of sharing an update on what’s cooking behind the scenes at Jatra HQ. This should prepare you for the upcoming...

  58. #Announcements

    Sneak Peek :: Jatra 'Jobs' Post Type

    Jatra’s ‘jobs’ post type lets community owners create a job-board right within the community. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming to...

  59. #Announcements

    Sneak Peek :: Upcoming Feature

    Here’s a sneak peek at one of the upcoming, most requested feature - This feature is currently being beta tested. The goal...

  60. #Community Quiz

    Why do most communities fail early?

  61. #Community Quiz

    Why do public communities outperform private ones in SEO?

  62. #Community Quiz

    Which content type drives long-term community SEO?

  63. #Community 101

    Why Community Building is Important for AI Startups

    I recently had a chat with co-founders of an AI startup. They’re building a smart AI agent to automate marketing, and honestly...

  64. #Feedback

    Latest Reply Should Display on Top or Sort Option Should Be Available

    Update. This request is being moved to planned. An ETA will be shared soon.

  65. #Feedback

    Can we get analytics for job board

    Update: Link tracking is currently not planned. However, we've made a note of the suggestion. Currently, the best way to achieve link...

  66. #Feedback

    Edited blogs should appear at the top of list

    Update: This suggestion has been resolved.

  67. #Feedback

    Notify community members upon new announcement

    Update: This feature is now moved to 'Planned'. I'll soon add the ETA.

  68. #Feedback

    Change in the layout of job board

    Update: This has been fixed.

  69. #Feedback

    Error shown in search console for remote jobs

    We have investigated the issue and wanted to clarify what we’ve done and what’s going on. The warning you saw in Google...

  70. #Community 101

    How We SEO'd Community Content for Better Rankings and Traffic

    The best thing about building an online community is that it attracts traffic organically with user-generated content. Imagine having your community automatical...

  71. #Discussions

    How do you build an online community from scratch without existing audience?

  72. #Platform Updates

    BugFix: Job Description Snippet Rendering Issue Resolved

    This update resolves the issue around ‘Job Card’ (a jobs post type) unable to render the job description on central feed. Cause:...

  73. #Feedback

    Is there any problem with AOB

    Update: This issue has been resolved. You should be able to perform search without any issues. If the problem persists, please let...

  74. #Feedback

    Is there any problem with AOB

    Hello Shubhada, We are sorry for the inconvenience. We have identified the issue with search not returning results. A fix is being...

  75. #Community 101

    Why User-Generated Content is Key to Community Growth

    You're welcome, Moni.

  76. #Community 101

    Why User-Generated Content is Key to Community Growth

    If you look at the most popular websites in the world - Facebook, YouTube, Wikipedia, Instagram - you’ll find one common thing...

  77. #Feedback

    Change in the layout of job board

    Hi Shubhada - are you referrring to the 'job description ' field being stripped-off? If yes, please check if any extra marketup...

  78. #Feedback

    Error shown in search console for remote jobs