Platform Update — March 2026
The Biggest Update
in AstrophotoMarket.com History
New features to connect, share, and discover astrophotography datasets.
What's New
Seven major features that transform AstrophotoMarket.com into a community hub
Most Requested Feature
Showcase Gallery — Share Your Processed Images
This is the feature you asked for most. After downloading and processing a dataset, you can now upload your finished astrophotography image directly to AstrophotoMarket.com. Your work appears on the dataset page as a "Community Result" — showing other users what is possible with the data.
- Upload up to 5 processed images per dataset (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP)
- Like and comment on other users' showcases
- Link to external publications on AstroBin, Flickr, or your website
- SEO-optimized pages — each showcase has its own URL for sharing
- Dataset authors get notified when someone uploads a result from their data
Favorites & Wishlist
Save datasets you love with a single click on the heart icon. Build your personal wishlist and access it anytime from your dashboard.
- Heart button on every dataset card and detail page
- Personal "My Favorites" dashboard page
- Get notified when prices drop on favorited datasets
- Authors can see how many people favorited their data
Public Dataset Author Profiles
Every author now has a personal portfolio page. Showcase your bio, equipment, published datasets, and connect with followers.
- Custom editable URL
- Bio, avatar, and social media links
- AstroBin, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube integration
- Follower count and published dataset gallery
Favorites, Premium Quality badges, and Author Profile links on dataset pages
Follow Your Favorite Dataset Authors
Found an author whose data you love? Follow them and never miss their next upload.
- Follow button on author profiles and dataset pages
- Email notification when followed authors publish new data
- Authors see their follower count as motivation
Premium Quality Badges
Gold premium badges now highlight select high-quality datasets in the catalog. Easily spot the best astrophotography data at a glance.
- Gold badge visible on catalog cards and detail pages
- Filter by premium datasets in the search
- Curated selection of the highest quality data
Real-Time Notification Bell
Stay updated without leaving the page. The new notification bell in the navigation bar shows real-time updates.
- New followers and followed author activity
- Showcase uploads, comments, and likes
- Mark as read or mark all as read
Author Dashboard
Dataset authors now have a dedicated analytics dashboard to track performance and engage with the community.
- Total downloads, revenue, and sales statistics
- Per-dataset performance metrics
- Monthly and yearly revenue tracking
Favorites, Premium Quality badges, and Author Profile links on dataset pages
Direct Messages
Communicate privately with dataset authors and other community members. Ask questions about data, discuss processing techniques, or simply connect with fellow astrophotographers.
- Private conversations — Send messages directly to any user on the platform
- Rich text editor — Format your messages with bold, italic, and more
- Email notifications — Get notified when you receive a new message
- Privacy control — Disable direct messages in your profile settings if you prefer
Profile Customization
Take control of your public presence on AstrophotoMarket.com. Customize every aspect of your author profile from the settings page.
- Custom URL — Choose your unique author page URL slug
- Bio & Avatar — Tell the world about your astrophotography journey
- Social Media Links — Connect your AstroBin, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and personal website
- Privacy Control — Your public profile is enabled by default, but you can disable it anytime
Join the Community
We are building something special for astrophotographers worldwide. Upload your processed images, follow your favorite authors, save datasets to your wishlist, and leave comments and likes. Every interaction makes our community stronger.
