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