Knoword

Behind the Words

Get the latest news, teaching tips, and updates from Knoword.

2025

  • The Case of The Missing Toast

    We replaced the subtle in-game notifications with unmissable, color-coded input feedback and made your answers more visible on the post-game screen.

    ⚙️ Update
    November 13th, 2025

  • Word Searches

    Yet another fun, customizable exercise you can create and print to get even more out of every Knoword pack. Works instantly with any pack on the site!

    ⚙️ Update
    November 5th, 2025

  • Features From the Black Lagoon

    New teacher feedback-inspired changes are here! Learn about Redemption mode, term performance details, dry erase flashcards, trending sort, and two new themes.

    ⚙️ Update
    October 31st, 2025

  • October Pack Showcase

    From horror movies and Hawaiian wildlife to the fundamentals of computer science, check out five must-play Knoword packs in our October showcase!

    🌟 Spotlight
    October 30th, 2025

  • Knoword on the Road

    From a big conference in Hawaii to back-to-back events in Canada, these are the stories, feedback, and lessons gathered from a marathon month.

    🗞️ News
    October 29th, 2025

  • Generate, Iterate, Refine

    The AI content generation tools in Knoword are now more conversational, allowing you to ask for adjustments and perfectly tailor the content.

    ⚙️ Update
    October 8th, 2025

  • September Pack Showcase

    Introducing new packs ranging in topic from TV shows, music, religion, and airport codes.

    🌟 Spotlight
    September 17th, 2025

  • Audio Improvements

    Our audio features just got some much-needed love! We've released new text-to-speech voice previews, playable audio, and other improvements.

    ⚙️ Update
    September 15th, 2025

  • The Gang's All Here

    Meet your new Knoword companions! We're introducing sprites, a crew of little characters that cheer you on as you play.

    ⚙️ Update
    August 25th, 2025

  • August Pack Showcase

    Knoword launches new original packs on topics from edible mushrooms and animal sounds to cognitive biases and emotional intelligence.

    🌟 Spotlight
    August 14th, 2025

  • Pairs: A Match Made in Heaven

    Introducing a new way to play your favorite packs. Drag and drop each word to connect it with its matching clue.

    ⚙️ Update
    July 14th, 2025

  • Play + Points = Personalization

    The points finally matter! Play games to unlock points and unlock fun themes to personalize your game.

    ⚙️ Update
    June 2nd, 2025

  • As the Dust Settles...

    Unpack Knoword's latest refinements, including multilingual worksheets, enhanced accessibility, and the return of dark mode.

    🗞️ News
    May 21st, 2025

  • Knoword, Redefined

    Explore Knoword's fresh update, featuring easier pack creation, audio options, and a better free experience.

    ⚙️ Update
    April 29th, 2025

  • What We Learned at Our First Teacher Conferences

    Highlights from Knoword's conference debut and the teacher insights driving our upcoming features.

    🗞️ News
    March 1st, 2025

  • Import Your Quizlet Sets Into Knoword

    We just made it even easier to migrate to Knoword from other platforms.

    ⚙️ Update
    January 16th, 2025

  • Puzzle Mode

    Introducing a brand-new game mode and an updated pre-game screen.

    🗞️ News
    January 15th, 2025

2024

2023

2022

  • New Options for Image Captions

    Configure your image clues and their captions to appear side-by-side.

    ⚙️ Update
    June 8th, 2022

  • Spring Cleaning

    We made a big update to the site! Here's everything you need to know.

    🗞️ News
    May 4th, 2022

2021

2020

  • 2020 Year in Review

    Let's look back on the year that changed schooling

    🌟 Spotlight
    December 31st, 2020

  • 5 Tips for Distance Learning

    We've put together some ideas to help you stay ahead of the game

    🍎 Teaching tips
    December 16th, 2020

  • 'Tis the Season for Words

    Get in the holiday spirit with two new original word packs

    🌟 Spotlight
    December 9th, 2020

  • Definitions in December

    Another innovative Pack of the Month and a new video

    🌟 Spotlight
    December 2nd, 2020

  • Worksheets for All

    Turn any Knoword pack into a printable worksheet

    🗞️ News
    November 17th, 2020

  • Introducing Team Billing

    Manage a school's worth of paid subscriptions

    ⚙️ Update
    November 11th, 2020

  • November News

    A new original pack and Novermber's Pack of the Month

    🌟 Spotlight
    November 1st, 2020

  • Words to Go

    Play your favourite vocabulary game, even when you're AFK

    ⚙️ Update
    October 14th, 2020

  • Pack of the Month

    We highlight a community pack and give a couple of product updates

    🌟 Spotlight
    October 7th, 2020

  • Teachers' Feedback Wanted

    Help improve Knoword, get a free month of Pro

    🛠️ Platform
    September 30th, 2020

  • The Great Recategorization

    New packs, words, and difficulty balance changes

    ⚙️ Update
    September 23rd, 2020

  • New Features for Assignments

    A product update from your friendly Knoword developer

    ⚙️ Update
    September 16th, 2020

  • 5 Tips for Making Great Packs

    Easy ways to make your packs fun and engaging

    🍎 Teaching tips
    September 8th, 2020

  • Welcome to the New Knoword

    Introducing new changes that will level up your teaching game

    🗞️ News
    September 1st, 2020