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 2026.02.10

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

  • AuctionsBidders can open item details and a full-screen photo gallery in live auctions.
  • UpdatesA System Health page shows health checks and installs updates.
  • AuctionsA printable auctioneer book from the ring manager.
  • UsersUsers can verify their email address and phone number from their account page.

Improved

  • AuctionsClerks can set manual bid increments and view bidder and seller activity.
  • AuctionsRing item lists load faster on large catalogues.
  • InvoicingThe invoice form has a searchable customer picker that also matches phone numbers.

Fixed

  • AuctionsA rejected bid updates the asking price without a reload, and zero bids display correctly.

Release 2026.01.27

Support module and safer live bidding

New

  • SupportRun a help desk with departments, staff assignment and live updates.
  • AuctionsBidders accept the auction's terms before they register.
  • AuctionsFilter livecast catalogues, arrange the lineup, and reset a ring or reopen prebidding.
  • 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

  • AuctionsLive auction chat shows bids and announcements, with moderation tools.
  • UsersRoles are edited in a pop-up, and the users list filters by role.

Fixed

  • AuctionsLive bids are handled one at a time, and bidders can't bid against themselves.
  • Security fixes.

Release 2026.01.13

Auction groundwork

Improved

  • Behind-the-scenes fixes and improvements.

Release 2026.01.06

Live auction admin and undo bids

Improved

  • AuctionsAuction admin screens update live, and clerks can undo bids.
  • StreamingBroadcasts support another streaming provider, and audio-only streams show a visualizer.

Fixed

  • AuctionsSaving the items a winning bidder chose works correctly.

Release 2025.12.30

Item-level max bids

New

  • AuctionsBidders can set a max bid on single items and see each item's bid history.

Improved

  • AuctionsItems show their high bidder and number of prebids.

Release 2025.12.23

Live streaming, Marketing and an AI assistant

New

  • StreamingStream live to an audience and hold video conferences with chat.
  • AuctionsRun livecast sales from a clerking screen with round bidding and choice sales.
  • MarketingManage contacts, mailing lists and campaigns, with campaign analytics.
  • 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.

Improved

  • BlogPosts have categories, tags, comments, likes and reading time.
  • ShopFilter, search and sort listings, orders and leads.

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

  • ChatTeam chat with channels, role-based access and real-time messages.
  • 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

  • ShopThe shop lists products by category with filters.
  • UsersUsers are added and edited in a pop-up, and tables search as you type.
  • CollectionsCollections and items are edited in pop-ups.
  • SettingsSearch the modules page and filter it by tag.
  • MonitorThe dashboard widget charts live and recent visitors.

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.