Podium Release 25.4

New Podium browser extension

You can now use our Podium Pass Chrome extension to bring your Podium Inbox and AI Employees to any other web-based product. Send and receive messages, automatically detect and pull up Podium conversations, and assign/unassign your AI Employee, plus more. Visit the Chrome web store to download now.

Podium Chrome extension panel with conversations list over the headline Chat without leaving your CRM

Linked Conversations

When you have conversations over different channels with a contact – imagine you are texting back and forth, then you send an email, now you can see all conversations linked in one place in the conversation, making it easier for you and the team to get up to speed faster.

Podium conversation list menu with linked conversations next to a Call Completed message

Delete Notes

Accidentally left an internal note? No problem, now just hover over the note to delete it from the conversation. 

Podium conversation note by Morgan Abeyie with a Delete note button

Location Level Reporting for Bulk Messages

The Bulk Message List will be filtered based on the location selected in the location picker. Only users in your locations will see your bulk message sends, drafts and scheduled messages.

 

Mobile: Group Calling

Seamlessly add additional participants to phone calls on the Podium Mobile App to get work done with your team and customers.

Podium mobile softphone showing an active call with Betty Jones and a contact search for Fr

Mobile: @Mentions in Conversation Notes

You now receive a mobile push notification when a team member mentions you in a conversation note and can review all mentions in a dedicated view. Mention your team members in conversation notes added from the mobile app to get their help.

Podium mobile app screens showing how to view mentions and add a note, with steps circled in red

Mobile: Edit Review Response

Review responses can now be edited from the mobile app. This is useful if you need to update responses when a customer updates their review or if an AI-Automated Review Response needs to be adjusted.

Podium mobile app review screen with a five-star Google review and an AI reply with edit icon highlighted

Get Deeper Call Insights Using Phones Reporting

Make data-driven decisions with our new phones reporting tab – a single destination for deeper call insights and performance metrics. Gain a clearer understanding of call volume trends, team phone usage, and call outcomes at a glance.

Podium call reporting dashboard showing 217 phone leads, 60 missed calls, 1,092 total calls and a team performance table

Assign Desk Phones to Users

Assigning a desk phone to a Podium user ensures every call to their extension rings to their deskphone as well—and carries over their personalized voicemail greeting and privacy settings. It’s a seamless, professional experience for both your team and your customers.

Podium Assign Device dialog with a user dropdown listing Unassigned, Andre Kirilenko and others

Easily Route Calls Between Locations

Simplify your phone menu to automatically route calls to your other locations, reducing customer confusion and minimizing manual transfers. Keep critical contact information up to date and ensure conversations stay organized by location.

Podium Add menu option dialog routing callers pressing 2 to a Service Center phone number

Customize Deskphone Buttons

You can now customize the buttons on your desk phone to better fit your workflow—assign shortcuts, speed dials, and more, all with just a few clicks!

Desk phone with a floating illustration of its colorful on-screen display

Webchat Marketing Opt In Changes

Website visitors will have the option to explicitly opt in to marketing texts after starting a Webchat conversation instead of always being opted in by starting a Webchat conversation. Learn more about growing your marketing list.

Podium webchat opt-in forms: a quick response text form and a Don't miss out sign-up prompt