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Changelog

Version 4.0.0

::alert{type="info"} If you are upgrading from a previous version, make sure to read the upgrade guide. ::

Bug fixes

  • Fixed bug where video player overlays the controls on IOS.
  • Fixed bug where you are kicked out of the fullscreen when switching episode.
  • Fixed bug where you cannot select a different episode if first episode fails to load.

Enhancements

  • Completely redesigned look and feel for the entire website.
  • Added FAQ and DMCA pages.
  • Source loading page is more detailed.
  • Video player has been remade from scratch, all internal workings are brand new.
  • You can now input numbers manually into the subtitle customization menu.
  • Subtitle delay can now be increased outside of the slider range by inputting manual numbers.
  • Movie and show URL's now include the name of the media in the link, makes it easier at a glance to see what a link is about.
  • Instructions on how to download are now given inside the app.
  • Chromecasting no longer shows captions on the web player (still doesnt show on cast receiver)
  • Chromecasting now supports HLS

New features

  • Quality selector! You can now switch qualities.
  • Search bar no longer requires you to choose between shows or movies.
  • Visit /s/:term to quickly watch something. For example https://movie-web.app/s/hamilton.
  • You can now add movie-web as a search provider in your browser.
  • Safari now has subtitles when fullscreening.
  • A next episode button will appear when close to the end of an episode, allowing quick switching to next episode.
  • When seeking and hovering over progress bar, you will now see a thumbnail for the place you're hovering.
  • Subtitles now have language flag next to them.
  • Your subtitle preference gets saved.
  • Turn on subtitles using keyboard shortcut C.
  • Self-hosters can now test their configurations at the /admin page.
  • Subtitles can now be downloaded.
  • Sync your data through online accounts (using passphrases for maximum privacy)
  • You can now choose your own worker URL set in the settings page.
  • A custom backend server URL can be set on the settings page.
  • On the settings page, you can now choose between multiple themes.