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Envisioned for the age of collaboration, experience mind mapping and outlining like never before in the all-new MindNode.

MindNode 2026.4 is here. Explore your ideas in every direction with the new radial layout, give them more visual structure with round and square node shapes, create more organic maps with tapered branches, and add LaTeX to clearly express mathematical and technical ideas. mindnode.com/blog/2026.4

Abstract illustration of colorful radial mind maps with circular and square nodes on a purple background.

🇦🇹 Big day for us in Austria: we’re cheering on Austria as they face Spain today in the World Cup Round of 32. To celebrate, here’s a sneak peek of our new radial mind map layout — perfect for mapping the road through a tournament. The layout ships next week. share.mindnode.com/6RnfQ5ZYgYX

Screenshot of a dark-themed radial mind map titled “World Cup 2026,” with a trophy icon in the center and yellow branching lines connecting national flags around the outside, including Austria and Spain.

Following its introduction on Mac in MindNode 2026.2, Document History is now also available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Browse earlier versions of your maps, revisit how your thinking evolved, and restore previous content whenever you need it.

MindNode has always been a great place to brainstorm. Now it connects directly with Marked on macOS, making it easy to preview your documents as beautifully rendered formatted text without leaving your workflow. Marked is available on the App Store, Setapp, and at markedapp.com.

MindNode 2026.3 introduces Widgets ✨ Add MindNode widgets on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to instantly open the maps you use most — right from your Home Screen or Desktop. Your favorite maps are now always within reach.

MindNode 2026.3 introduces Nested Folders 🎉 You can now create folders inside folders to organize your library more naturally. Group projects by client, archive annual reviews by year, or structure your maps in whatever way matches how you work.

📝 Enhanced Notes Give your ideas more room to grow. With improved formatting and a persistent notes sidebar on Mac, your notes are always within reach.

🔗 Document Linking Your ideas don’t have to live in one place. Create links to other documents without leaving your map and preview them before you jump.

🎯 Tasks Highlight See what needs to be done instantly. Tasks Highlight lets you focus on all actionable items in your mind map, without distractions.

🕰️ Document History Ideas evolve and now you can revisit every step. With Document History on Mac, go back to earlier versions, rediscover past thoughts, and bring them forward again.

50 years of thinking different 🍎 MindNode wouldn’t exist without the inspiration and creativity of Apple’s platforms. Happy 50th birthday, Apple 🎉

Playful illustration of a Finder-inspired character celebrating Apple’s 50th birthday with a cake and candles on a colorful background.

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

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.

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

🔗 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

Connections 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

View only Screen in MindNode