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v0.18 - Release Notes
IPTVnator v0.18 brings a new playlist switcher UI, large EPG improvements, Xtream and Stalker updates, and multiple UX fixes across the app.
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IPTVnator v0.18 is out.
Version
v0.18.0
Release date
January 14, 2026
Channels
Desktop · PWA
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Summary
| Area | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| General | Unified playlist switcher and cleaner header controls. | Faster day-to-day navigation |
| M3U | Large EPG handling, progress popup, and restored quality selector. | More stable playback setup |
| Xtream | Category visibility controls and recently-added improvements. | Better catalog browsing |
| Stalker | Initial support for playlists requiring device IDs/signatures. | Broader provider compatibility |
General
improved- New playlist switcher UI: a unified and cleaner way to switch between playlists
- Global favorites moved to the header for quicker access
- Sort and filter options merged into a single header menu
M3U
improved- Improved EPG download and parsing to better handle large EPG files
- Added a popup dialog showing EPG download progress
- Restored quality selector for the Video.js player
Xtream & Stalker
fixed- Improved look and feel of the details view for VODs and TV shows
- Fixed opening favorite items with embedded players
Xtream
new- Category management: hide/show categories
- Display item counts per category
- New separate view for recently added items
- Recently added items are shown when no category is selected
- Fixed empty categories issue
- Restored import progress counter
Stalker
partial support- Added support for playlists that require device IDs and signatures
- Some playlists are still not supported; more testing data is needed
Before updating
Please back up your playlists, credentials, URLs, and other important data.
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