Three months after the 7.3 release, PeerTube, a decentralized video hosting platform developed as a free and open-source alternative to centralized services, rolled out version 8.0.
The new Lucide player theme introduces a cleaner, more modern look, replacing bold icons with lighter, unobtrusive elements that highlight the video itself.
On top of that, peer-to-peer details now sit inside the “Stats for nerds” menu, and the volume controls have been simplified. For those who prefer the classic interface, the old player theme remains available at the platform, channel, or video level.
Alongside the visual overhaul, PeerTube 8 finally introduces shared channel management. Platform members can now be assigned as editors, enabling them to upload, modify, or delete videos and playlists, manage synchronizations, update channel information, and oversee comments.
Editors cannot add or remove other editors or delete the channel, but the new role meets a longstanding need for organizations that rely on team-based publishing workflows.
Moreover, failed imports can now be retried manually, and channel synchronizations automatically attempt reruns at the next verification interval. Status information for each import is now clearly displayed in the video management page, giving administrators better visibility into ongoing operations.
Recent releases also added a configuration wizard for administrators, a redesigned “About” page, improved batch management tools, a new moderation feature for tracking specific words, and a complete overhaul of sensitive content handling.
The team’s future plans include delivering promised features for the mobile app—background playback, live streaming, and TV apps—starting in early 2026. A “video maker” mode is expected to arrive within days.
For more information, see the announcement.
Image credits: PeerTube
