Keokuk, Iowa — Elliot Software has joined Hamelton Software following its acquisition by Hamelton Brands, LLC on January 18, 2026. The merger brings Elliot Software’s experience in web-based applications, WordPress plugins and custom content management systems into the Hamelton Software brand.
This article was first published on October 8, 2026 and updated on October 9 to include the acquisition date and the transition history previously published by Elliot Software.
A background in software for the web.
Elliot Software focused exclusively on web-based software. Its work included web applications, WordPress plugins and custom CMS software. That background now joins Hamelton Software’s work on browsers and utilities.
From acquisition to platform renovation.
Following the acquisition, Elliot Software published a series of transition updates describing its systems review and renovation. The following timeline records those announcements; it does not announce that the renovation or any service relaunch has been completed.
January 18, 2026 — Acquisition completed
Elliot Software announced that it had officially been acquired by Hamelton Brands, LLC.
January 22, 2026 — Internal systems audit initiated
An internal audit of systems, infrastructure and deployment processes began to assess platform health, identify technical debt and establish a roadmap for improvements. Development and maintenance work took priority over some public-facing updates during this phase.
January 29, 2026 — Platform and software updates in progress
Work began on core platform components, system software, dependencies and internal tooling, with a focus on security, compatibility and long-term maintainability. The announcement advised that some services and site areas could be intermittently unavailable while changes were applied and tested.
February 3, 2026 — Public access temporarily limited
Elliot Software announced that public access to its site had been temporarily limited during infrastructure changes, development and testing. Its announcement stated that the site remained active for internal users during that period.
February 7, 2026 — Comprehensive platform renovation underway
The transition expanded into a broader renovation focused on restructuring, refinement and expansion of the platform’s offerings. Building on the systems audit and software updates, this phase aimed to improve reliability, scalability and long-term growth. No fixed completion timeline was announced.
One company destination.
The merger brings the two software brands together under the Hamelton Software name. The Hamelton Software website is the central destination for company news, product information and support inquiries.
The current portfolio includes Wayfarer, Sill Browser, Hamelton Fonts and StorageProof. Their product pages describe availability and development status, while official product websites carry their respective downloads and release information.
Information for Elliot Software visitors.
No service relaunch date is announced in this update. Future availability, compatibility, licensing and support information for former Elliot Software offerings will be communicated separately where applicable.
If you have a question about a previous Elliot Software product, contact Hamelton Software with the product name and relevant details. Company and product updates will be shared through this website.
About Hamelton Software.
Hamelton Software is a brand of Hamelton Brands LLC, based in Keokuk, Iowa. Its work includes browsers and utilities for everyday computing, alongside the web software background brought by Elliot Software.
Press and company inquiries: hello@hameltonsoftware.com.
