Thanks Gordon for your support .. here's our thinking behind that:

We want to be transparent about why we returned to AppSumo and what changed.

Our goal for 2026 is ambitious: to build genuinely useful, production-grade AI for website architecture—not demos or gimmicks. That requires significant R&D, infrastructure, and support investment.

Returning to AppSumo helped us accelerate that work. But as feedback came in, it became clear that the combination of new AI features, updated tiers, and grandfathering language created confusion and concern—especially for long-time Sumo-lings who supported us early.

After reviewing this carefully, we made a clear decision:

All existing LTD customers now receive full PRO plan access.

This simplifies everything and reflects our respect for early supporters. PRO represents the complete VisualSitemaps product experience.

Advanced AI Optimized Maps remain usage-based due to real compute and infrastructure costs. Offering unlimited AI usage inside a lifetime deal is extremely risky and has caused many AI startups to fail. We’re committed to building something durable, not short-lived.

We’re deeply grateful to every Sumo-ling—past and present—who helped us get here through feedback, trust, and word of mouth. This decision is us investing back into that relationship, even when it comes with real risk on our side.

Our goal remains the same: build long-term value, earn trust, and keep shipping.