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Linear

Linear (linear.app): 9 changes recorded in its website history since April 2019. Homepage last checked 6 November 2026.

Recorded changes

Newest observations first. Each interval bounds when the website changed; it is not an exact event date.

  1. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeLinear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products
    AfterThe product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents The product development system fo…

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  2. ComplianceBetween and

    Now states HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance on its homepage.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  3. Go-to-marketBetween and

    Dropped its free sign-up; visitors are now asked to book a demo.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  4. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeLinear is a better way to build products
    AfterLinear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  5. HeadlineBetween and
    BeforeThe issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using
    AfterLinear is a better way to build products

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  6. Go-to-marketBetween and

    Added a free sign-up or free trial.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  7. HiringBetween and

    Added a careers page.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  8. PricingBetween and

    Added a pricing page.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

  9. Go-to-marketBetween and

    Closed its waitlist and opened sign-up.

    Observed on the company’s website; business claims are not independently verified.

First recorded website

Observed 18 April 2019

Our earliest capture with readable facts. This is our first observation, not when the company introduced these things. These website claims are not independently verified.

How it described itself

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

Linear lets you manage software development and track bugs. Linear's streamlined design is built for speed and efficiency — helping high performing teams accomplish great things.

All facts above belong to this capture. Unlisted fields mean we have no readable observation, not that they were absent.

How it describes itself

Similar headlines are grouped together. The quote shown is from the last capture in each group, not necessarily the exact wording throughout that period.

  1. July 2026 – November 2026 · 2 captures · latest observed messagingThe product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents

    Purpose-built for planning and building products with AI agents.

    This wording observed 6 November 2026.

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    • 2 July 2026 · The product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents archived page
    • 6 November 2026 · The product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents The product development system for teams and agents current websiteHistorical capture not publicly available
  2. January 2025 – July 2025 · 2 capturesLinear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products

    Linear streamlines issues, projects, and roadmaps. Purpose-built for modern product development.

    This wording observed 1 July 2025.

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    • 1 January 2025 · Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products archived page
    • 1 July 2025 · Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products archived page
  3. January 2023 – January 2024 · 2 capturesLinear is a better way to build products

    Linear streamlines issues, sprints, and product roadmaps. It’s the new standard for modern software development.

    This wording observed 4 January 2024.

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    • 6 January 2023 · Linear is a better way to build products archived page
    • 4 January 2024 · Linear is a better way to build products archived page
  4. April 2019 – July 2022 · 5 capturesThe issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

    Linear helps streamline software projects, sprints, tasks, and bug tracking. It’s built for high-performance teams.

    This wording observed 1 July 2022.

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    • 18 April 2019 · The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using archived page
    • 7 January 2020 · The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using archived page
    • 1 July 2020 · The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using archived page
    • 5 July 2021 · The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using archived page
    • 1 July 2022 · The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using archived page

Cite this record

StartupHistory, “Linear” company record, https://startuphistory.org/c/linear.app

Machine-readable: /c/linear.app.json. How changes are found: method.