PeerTube is a decentralized alternative to YouTube that doesn't believe in harvesting user data and pushing people into echo chambers via a proprietary algorithm. Built on open standards and federation, it lets communities host and share video without depending on a central server.
Earlier this year, the project asked for donations to improve its mobile app and help them reach certain funding goals. The developers made it clear that improving the mobile experience was a key priority, and community backing has helped fund ongoing development.
Now, PeerTube has shipped a fresh release.
🆕 PeerTube 7.3: What's New?
The new admin onboarding wizard on the left, and live stream scheduling on the right.
Admins of PeerTube instances will be glad to learn that the cluttered horizontal menu has been replaced with a clean, easy-to-navigate side panel. This redesign makes accessing settings, customization, and user management much faster, with a new "Logo" page for configuring icons and logos displayed on the platform.
Similarly, the new admin onboarding wizard (shown above) guides instance owners through setup, making it easy to configure colors, platform type, logos, favicons, and banners. Basically, the left-hand panel keeps everything organized, while the wizard ensures nothing important is missed during initial setup.
Email notifications have also received a major upgrade. PeerTube now supports multilingual emails, with French and Chinese available right now. Volunteers are invited to help translate both the platform and its emails via Weblate.
Live streaming gets a boost too. Users can now schedule live streams in advance, allowing viewers to see upcoming events on the channel and live stream pages. This is a surefire way to improve community engagement and gives creators a clear way to plan broadcasts.
Playlist management has also been improved. Admins can reorder public playlists, set default video licenses, visibility, and comment policies, making it easier to organize content and maintain consistent settings across a channel.
📥 Get PeerTube
The latest release and full changelog are available on GitHub. Detailed upgrade instructions and installation guides can be found in the official documentation.
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