Changelog

What's new in BRAD

Every Tuesday we ship a release. Here is what changed each week across BRAD, hosting and brad.software.

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Release 2026.02.24

User activity timeline

New

  • UsersUser profiles show an activity timeline, including ban history.

Improved

  • MediaRemoving an upload can also delete the file from storage.
  • InstallA new install sets up its own configuration on first start.

Release 2026.02.10

Page editor and bulk file cleanup

New

  • MediaSee how much space uploads use and delete files in bulk.

Improved

  • PagesA redesigned section editor and a quicker way to create pages.

Release 2026.02.03 · BRAD 1.0.0

Live auction item details and System Health

New

  • UpdatesA System Health page shows health checks and installs updates.
  • UsersUsers can verify their email address and phone number from their account page.

Release 2026.01.27

Support module and safer live bidding

New

  • CollectionsSend items between modules, such as from a collection into an auction.
  • StreamingLive streams keep playing in a floating mini player while you browse.
  • UsersAccounts have first and last names and saved addresses, and staff can ban users.

Improved

  • UsersRoles are edited in a pop-up, and the users list filters by role.

Fixed

  • Security fixes.

Release 2026.01.06

Live auction admin and undo bids

Improved

  • StreamingBroadcasts support another streaming provider, and audio-only streams show a visualizer.

Release 2025.12.23

Live streaming, Marketing and an AI assistant

New

  • StreamingStream live to an audience and hold video conferences with chat.
  • AssistantCommand, an AI assistant in the admin area, answers questions and carries out tasks.
  • Email & SMSSend email and texts through your own providers, and verify new accounts by code.
  • MediaStore uploaded images with an external image host instead of on your site.
  • UsersProfile pictures can come from Gravatar.

Fixed

  • SettingsTables no longer reload endlessly with some filters, and the admin works better on phones.

Release 2025.12.16

Chat module and background uploads

New

  • MediaSaves and uploads finish in the background while you keep working.
  • MediaUpload several images at once by drag and drop, and pick a main image.

Improved

  • UsersUsers are added and edited in a pop-up, and tables search as you type.
  • SettingsSearch the modules page and filter it by tag.

Release 2025.12.09

Globe section and page SEO images

New

  • PagesA 3D globe section shows your locations on a page.

Improved

  • SEOPages can have an SEO image, and menu dropdowns open reliably.

Release 2025.12.02

Menu builder and livecast control screen

New

  • PagesBuild navigation menus and the site footer, with a preview.

Improved

  • ThemesCustom themes can be duplicated, and changes apply without a reload.
  • MediaThe media picker has many more backgrounds and icons.