I'm surprised that the Scratch app does not include a feature to check for updates on desktop variants. It would be way more convenient then having to reinstall the Scratch app every time an update was rolled out, and also better for your security. And the irony of this is that Scratch 2 has this feature, but not Scratch 3. I am not sure why this feature was omitted. Quick security lesson: Many virus attacks rely on vulnerabilities in outdated software. So if you keep all your software (that includes your operating system) up-to-date, you'll stay protected for longer. One case of this was a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that was discovered back in October 2020, and was patched in Scratch 3.17.1. The problem was, not everybody could update right away, and some users weren't even aware of what was going on. So, I am requesting for the ability to check for updates in desktop variants of the Scratch app, and have it check for updates automatically. Many desktop applications check for updates automatically, so why wouldn't this feature be added to desktop variants of the Scratch app?
Sorry if this discussion got a little long. I wanted to explain why an auto-update feature (or other equivalent) would be nice. (maybe a necessity for some people)

Edit: I'm adding a notification just in case someone is asking.
The notification would read:

A new version of Scratch is available: Version (insert version number here)
Click here to install.

Supporter status:
Supporters: 6
Non supporters: 0

Yeah, like “there is a new version of the editor out, do you want to upgrade”? Support because the XSS bug sounded pretty serious

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Support, I have a really old version of the editor and I never remember until I open it, and at that point I'm too lazy to update. Yes, I know that's entirely my fault

nathaniel00012 wrote:

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MDCCCLXVII wrote:

nathaniel00012 wrote:

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That bump was less than an hour ago

nathaniel00012 wrote:

MDCCCLXVII wrote:

nathaniel00012 wrote:

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That bump was less than an hour ago

you can only bump your topic after 24 hours of this topic being created

MDCCCLXVII wrote:

nathaniel00012 wrote:

MDCCCLXVII wrote:

nathaniel00012 wrote:

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bump after a day

That bump was less than an hour ago

you can only bump your topic after 24 hours of this topic being created

Oh.

nathaniel00012 wrote:

MDCCCLXVII wrote:

nathaniel00012 wrote:

That bump was less than an hour ago

you can only bump your topic after 24 hours of this topic being created

Oh.

No, that's incorrect. I'm pretty sure it's "24 hours after the last post or if the thread is on the second page."

Support. This would help some users avoid getting hit by bad stuff and missing out on new stuff.

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

ScratchCatHELLO wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

Announcement? On the home page?

PicoMetrics wrote:

ScratchCatHELLO wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

Announcement? On the home page?

No, the desktop version is just the editor. It could be a pop-up that says “updates detected.” I know that checking for updates is possible with JavaScript, though I don't think that automatic updates are.

the2000 wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

ScratchCatHELLO wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

Announcement? On the home page?

No, the desktop version is just the editor. It could be a pop-up that says “updates detected.” I know that checking for updates is possible with JavaScript, though I don't think that automatic updates are.

But you can have it check for updates on startup, right?

the2000 wrote:

No, that's incorrect. I'm pretty sure it's "24 hours after the last post or if the thread is on the second page."

I believe the norm is something like 24 hours after the first post, then 6 hours after the most recent, but to my knowledge there are no official restrictions for bumping.

ScratchCatHELLO wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

I think what they mean is that it will show a notification on your operating system whenever there is updates.

scratchastroLOL wrote:

ScratchCatHELLO wrote:

PicoMetrics wrote:

Assuming Desktop still has messages,
Maybe there could be a message:

From the Scratch Team (1)

New update out now! Click here to install.

Support, this would increase security.

As far as I know, it doesn't because you can't sign in.

I think what they mean is that it will show a notification on your operating system whenever there is updates.

Or the application would display a pop-up notifying you about an update.

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