Release 8.46 16/03/2026

We’re pleased to release the 8.46 version of the Blue Billywig Online Video Platform.

 

  • Channels now hides empty playlists
  • Improved the video upload experience with a redesigned uploader modal, drag-and-drop support, and a simplified import flow
  • OVP global search now shows contextual results for more relevant search outcomes
  • Statistics now include a country bar view and improved filter toggle controls
  • Analytics now include copy-to-clipboard options for easier data sharing
  • Improved the layout of publication settings tiles in the OVP
  • Channels editor now has an updated ‘add elements’ UX
  • oRTB data can now be overridden as an option parameter
  • VAST service view data is now included in ad statistics reports
  • Drupal plugin improvements including UX enhancements, Dutch language translations, expanded documentation, and a Scribit.Pro integration
  • Password change flow in user profile has been improved
  • Password reset email subject has been updated
  • Tweaked Prebid in combination with Ad Schedules
  • Implemented multiple security enhancements

Fixes

  • Fixed a freeze at the start of trimmed videos when the trim point was not on a keyframe
  • Fixed auction adapter settings not being scrollable
  • Fixed a VPAID playback issue
  • Fixed Channels overview incorrectly re-ordering when clicking near the settings icon
  • Fixed an issue with linking blocks in the flowchart editor
  • Fixed multiple Channels cliplist issues including incorrect initial scroll position and various rendering inconsistencies
  • Fixed entity selector dropdown closing prematurely when search returns no results
  • Fixed the softEmbargo field missing from PAPI and search JSON responses
  • Fixed an issue with uploading larger files via Uppy in Drupal

SDK

  • We now render buttons by default hidden and show them when enabled in the iOS and Android SDKs
  • Our iOS SDK is now Swift 6 compatible
  • Native Player SDK now includes SwiftUI (iOS) and Jetpack Compose (Android) wrapper modules
  • Fixed Shorts horizontal swipe freezing on iOS
  • Fixed tap gesture recognizers blocking the back arrow and share button during iOS modal fullscreen
  • Fixed FeaturedHeader CTA button requiring a double tap to activate
  • Native SDK now correctly handles clip-in-cliplist context switching to match the web player behavior