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At BubbleCon, Josh and Emmanuel announced the new features we’re building to leverage the forces shaping the future of no-code — including AI and the ability to build native mobile apps.

BubbleCon 2023 is officially in the books‌ — and between no-code trends and new product announcements, Josh and Emmanuel’s Founder Keynote set the stage for a bright year ahead.

Bubble has grown considerably over the last ten years: With users in nearly every country across the world, and more than 3.3 million apps, Bubble’s backbone is built from our no-code ecosystem. Without your curiosity, hunger, and ambition, we wouldn’t be here today. Bubble is more than a product — it’s a community.

We’re excited to share what’s on the horizon. If you’ve got a few minutes, we encourage you to watch or listen to the replay. If skimming is more your style, scroll below for the most important highlights.

Today, the no-code landscape looks dramatically different than it did when Bubble got our start ten years ago. In particular, there are three themes that stand out when we look at trends across the no-code landscape. We're proud to not only be a driver of these trends, but to lead by example for our community.

When Bubble burst onto the scene, the no-code world was nascent and filled with uncertainty. Some thought no-code was only good for building proofs of concept. We had a vision beyond that — we wanted to build a platform that scaled with our users from their MVP all the way to their IPO.

Synthflow AI is a great example of a company that’s leveraged Bubble for scale. In just six months, they built the initial version of their app on Bubble, grew their business to more than 7,000 users, and raised $1.8 million in a seed round — and they’re just getting started. Plus, they’re interwoven into the Bubble community, offering a Bubble plugin and relying on the forum for customer feedback. Such examples demonstrate the scalability and interconnectedness of the Bubble platform.

As companies like Synthflow AI raise their ambitions, we’re here to support your evolving needs. Growth and expansion demand enhanced security, compliance, control, and reliability. Just last month, we announced Bubble for Enterprise, strengthening our data privacy and SOC 2 Type II compliance standards and controls for startups and large businesses alike.

One thing is clear to us: No-code + AI is the future of software development.

AI and Bubble share the same vision of enabling all creators to leverage technology and accelerate the development process. We’re excited for new AI tools to enable Bubblers to design sleek web pages, generate Bubble page layouts, and speed up expressions, data, and workflows. The goal is to make software creation faster, more intuitive, and accessible to all, furthering our pledge to the no-code community.

With over 20,000 AI plugins installed in the last year, we’re committed to serving as a responsible partner for AI entrepreneurs.

Democratization lies at the core of Bubble's mission: to make technology accessible to everyone by enabling subject-matter experts to become tech creators, no matter their background or location.

And it’s working: We have ten times as many Bubble users today compared to when we first raised capital, and countries like Brazil, India, and France are some of the largest Bubble communities outside the United States. On Bubble, founders build their dream companies and solutions in less time and with fewer resources. Bubble creates new jobs for creators, communities, and educators, expanding the global economy through opportunity.

One incredible example of democratization is a French non-profit, Mon Project de Naissance. During the COVID pandemic, Jacques Durand, a non-technical person, partnered with Doctor Célia Levavasseur and Noémie Cornélis. They saw that expecting mothers were facing unprecedented childbirth challenges, like limited training before birth and rapid discharges from hospitals. They needed technology that could help, and on a non-profit’s budget. Using Bubble, they built and launched a resource-packed website that addresses new mothers’ most pressing childbirth questions and connects them with each other. Today, this tool has helped more than 30,000 people.

Mon Project de Naissance is a prime example of the democratizing power of Bubble. Enabling someone to use technology with purpose is exactly why we devote energy to building this platform.

What makes Bubble different from other no-code platforms is the way we combine the powers of design, data, and logic. We’re immensely proud to make these creative and strategic levers accessible to Bubblers on a secure, scalable, and reliable platform.

To that end, we we’re investing in making these features more flexible, creative, and intuitive. Good design must be backed up by data. Apps aren’t static — they’re alive, and data is what powers that life. We want you to build apps that are smart and interactive — and that’s where logic comes in. Together, these three areas fuel a robust and healthy Bubble ecosystem.

With that in mind, here are the top product announcements from BubbleCon 2023’s keynote address:

We’re officially rolling out the #1 feature request we get from the Bubble community: the ability to build a native mobile app on Bubble. Check it out:

Native mobile apps built on Bubble will share the same databases, backend APIs, and logic Bubble has today, and will integrate with your existing web apps. We’re taking the best parts of building with Bubble, and remixing them for mobile. It’s going to feel great — swiping, layer and screen management, device functionality, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to preview your app on your phone while you build. We’ll even help you submit to the App Store(s).

To get updates on our progress, sign up for the waitlist at bubble.io/mobile.

It’s officially coming: We’ve built a system for creating and designing Bubble page layouts with AI. Whether you’re starting a new app or modifying a page in an existing app, this tool will enable you to create fully designed layouts unique to your apps and aspirations, significantly speeding up the design process.

Seriously, soon you’ll be able to build pages on Bubble in seconds:

Stay tuned for the Bubble AI debut in the first half of 2024.