[7.0.0] - 2026-05-05

Fixed
HEVC Recovery Accuracy - Improved HEVC-to-AVC backup handling so the extension only triggers stronger recovery reloads when they are actually needed. This helps reduce unnecessary player reloads after ads.

Bridge Queue Memory Safety - Improved bridge message handling to prevent memory buildup during long sessions with many ad-block events.

Bridge Message Recovery - Fixed an issue where one broken bridge message could stop the rest of the queued messages from being processed.

Worker Hook Stability - Added extra crash protection around worker cleanup and reinsertion, improving compatibility with other extensions or page scripts.

WASM Bootstrap Crash Guard - Added safeguards so worker startup does not silently crash if the bootstrap script fails to load.

Missing State Guards - Added more safety checks to prevent crashes when playback functions run before extension state is fully ready.

Safer State Access - Improved internal state access to avoid crashes when some recovery fields are not available yet.

Backup URL Cleanup - Improved backup URL cleanup so older entries are removed gradually instead of clearing everything at once. This helps prevent backup streams from being mistaken as ad streams mid-recovery.

Bridge Port Cleanup - Improved bridge listener cleanup to reduce small memory leaks from old connection listeners.

Bridge Startup Timing - Improved startup timing so the extension sends the correct saved settings instead of temporary default values.

Page Exit Counter Delivery - Improved ad-block counter saving when closing a tab by adding a second fallback delivery method.

Storage Error Recovery - Improved background storage error handling so one storage failure does not break future save attempts.

Smarter Prefetch Handling - Changed Twitch prefetch handling so only known ad-related prefetch lines are removed, while normal content prefetch hints are preserved.

UI Timer Cleanup - Fixed donation, welcome, and achievement toast timers so repeated popups do not leave extra timers running.

SPA Navigation Cleanup - Added cleanup for Twitch single-page navigation hooks when leaving the page.

Build Minification Safety - Fixed a build issue where text inside strings could be accidentally changed during minification.

Blob URL Cleanup Scope - Improved blob URL cleanup so only extension-created blob URLs use the longer cleanup delay, while normal page blob URLs are handled immediately.

[6.8.1] - 2026-05-01

Fixed
VOD URL Handling - Fixed VOD detection for URLs that include a v prefix, so VOD pages are recognized correctly.

Worker Loading Stability - Improved worker loading by delaying blob URL cleanup, preventing the worker source from being removed too early.

Stream Info Cleanup - Made stream info cleanup safer and more reliable.
Bridge Handshake Recovery - Improved bridge reconnection so it can retry again later instead of giving up permanently.

Buffer Monitor on Hidden Tabs - Improved stall detection when the tab is hidden, so progress is preserved when the tab becomes active again.

Token Fetch Error Handling - Fixed token fetch errors so they return a proper browser response instead of a broken object.

Welcome Toast Timing - Fixed an issue where the first-run welcome toast could appear more than once after quick page reloads.

Post-Ad State Cleanup - Cleaned up extra post-ad recovery state after recovery ends to prevent stale recovery data from carrying over.

Duplicate Reset Cleanup - Removed duplicate reset logic to keep playback context handling cleaner.

[6.8.0] - 2026-05-01

Fixed
Worker Crash Protection - Added extra safeguards so the extension’s worker does not fully crash if Twitch returns unexpected content during startup.

Safer Worker Restart - Improved worker restart handling during page navigation, preventing broken or destroyed page contexts from stopping recovery permanently.

Dead Worker Cleanup - Improved cleanup for crashed workers so dead worker references do not stay around in the background.

Worker State Handling - Simplified the worker state passed during injection to avoid carrying unsupported objects.

Function Reinsert Fix - Fixed reinserted window functions so they keep the correct browser context when called.

Fetch Relay Timeout - Added a 10-second timeout for relayed fetch requests so abandoned requests do not keep running forever.

Unknown Message Handling - Added fallback handling for unknown worker messages, making worker communication more reliable and easier to debug.

[6.7.9] - 2026-05-01

Fixed
PiP Token Isolation - Fixed Picture-in-Picture token handling after the previous change used the wrong Twitch player type name. PiP playback is now isolated correctly again and should no longer interfere with normal stream recovery.

Backup URL Memory Cleanup - Added cleanup for stored backup stream URLs to prevent memory buildup during long Twitch sessions.

Resolution Fallback Handling - Improved backup stream selection during ad recovery so HEVC streams correctly prefer compatible non-HEVC fallback variants when needed.

Bridge Retry Limit - Added a retry limit to the bridge handshake so it no longer retries forever.

Bridge Queue Logging - Added a warning when bridge messages are dropped, making these issues easier to debug.

[6.7.7] - 2026-05-01

Fixed
HEVC Ad-Recovery Stability - Fixed issues where 1440p/HEVC streams could black screen during preroll recovery or reload the player more than needed after ads ended. HEVC ad recovery now avoids repeated reload loops and correctly falls back to the backup stream path when an ad cycle is already in progress.

[6.7.5] - 2026-04-30

Fixed
1440p/HEVC Recovery Stability - Improved the post-ad recovery flow for 1440p HEVC streams to reduce black screens, frozen video, and audio desync after ad cycles. The player now handles HEVC restore/reload behavior more safely when switching back from the AVC backup stream, making recovery more reliable after ads.

[6.7.4] - 2026-04-30

Fixed
1440p/HEVC Post-Ad Black Screen and Audio Desync - Fixed an issue where 1440p streams could show a black screen or have audio out of sync after ad recovery. HEVC streams now use a safer player reload after recovery, while regular AVC streams keep the smoother no-flicker handoff.

1440p/HEVC Ad-Start Black Screen - Fixed an issue where 1440p streams could black screen when ads started on a fresh tab or while playback was paused. The extension now handles HEVC ad recovery more carefully without affecting normal AVC stream playback.

[6.7.2] - 2026-04-29

Fixed
Early Long-Ad Progress Clear - Fixed an issue where the popup or page could stay stuck in visible ad-blocking mode for several minutes even though the clean backup stream was already playing. The extension now clears the visible ad-blocking state sooner while continuing recovery quietly in the background.

Native Restore Timing Preserved - Kept the safer native playback restore behavior from 6.7.1. The extension still waits until Twitch’s normal playlist is clean before restoring native playback, helping avoid the post-ad audio loop issue.

[6.7.1] - 2026-04-29

Fixed
Post-Ad Audio Loop Recovery - Fixed an issue where Twitch audio could keep looping after ad recovery until the user manually paused and played the stream. The extension now waits until normal Twitch playback is actually restored before unmuting and applying the automatic pause/play recovery.

Native Backup-Hold Handoff Timing - Improved the timing of post-ad cleanup and player restore. These steps now run only after Twitch’s normal playlist is fully clean, instead of running too early when the visible ad-blocking state ends.

Automatic rollback based on version [6.6.8].

[6.6.9] - 2026-04-29

Fixed
Long Ad-Blocking Progress Guard - Fixed an issue where the popup or page could stay stuck showing ad-blocking progress even though the backup stream was already playing. After a long recovery period, the extension now ends the visible ad-blocking state without reloading the player and continues handling recovery quietly in the background.

Silent Backup Hold Recovery - Improved long ad recovery so the extension can keep using the clean backup stream while waiting for Twitch’s normal playback to recover. This helps prevent repeated ad-blocking cycles, duplicate block counts, and unsafe reloads back into an ad-marked stream.

Automatic rollback based on version [6.6.5].

[6.6.7] - 2026-04-29

Fixed
Long Ad-Blocking on Bouncing Ads - Fixed an issue where Twitch repeatedly switching ad markers on and off could keep the extension stuck on the backup stream for several minutes. Recovery now continues on schedule instead of resetting every time Twitch briefly changes the playlist state.

Repeated Ad-Blocking After Ads End - Improved ad-end detection so the extension waits for Twitch playback to become more stable before ending recovery. This helps prevent the extension from immediately starting another ad-blocking cycle right after ads appear to finish.

Media Playlist Error Loop - Fixed an issue where a temporary error during post-ad recovery could cause repeated playlist processing errors.

Slow Recovery Fallback - Improved the backup recovery fallback so the extension can still move forward even when Twitch keeps rapidly switching between ad and normal playlist states. This helps prevent the player from staying on the backup stream indefinitely.

Automatic rollback based on version [6.6.3].

[6.6.4] - 2026-04-29

Fixed
Post-Ad Recovery Watchdog - Improved post-ad recovery so the extension keeps watching the player after a reload. This helps catch black screen or loading issues after ads and can automatically try the pause/play recovery that users were doing manually.

Two-Tab Volume Bleed - Fixed an issue where recovery reloads could copy Twitch’s shared volume or mute state from another open Twitch tab. Each tab now restores its own volume and mute setting after recovery, preventing unexpected volume jumps.

[6.6.3] - 2026-04-28

Changed
Rollback to 6.5.3 Baseline - Rolled back the extension to the 6.5.3 version after issues were found in the newer post-ad recovery changes. This restores the previous stable behavior while keeping the version updated so users on 6.6.x receive the fix normally.

[6.6.2] - 2026-04-28

Fixed
Restored Post-Ad Player Reload - Reverted the backup/fallback exit reload skip introduced in 6.6.1 because it left the player stuck on the backup stream after the ad window closed. Post-ad exits now reload the player again whenever RELOAD_AFTER_AD is enabled, matching 6.5.x behavior.

[6.6.1] - 2026-04-28

Fixed
Smoother Post-Ad Handoff - Improved post-ad recovery so the player no longer does a full reload when normal Twitch playback is already ready. This helps reduce spinner flashes after ads while still keeping stronger reload recovery when needed.

[6.6.0] - 2026-04-28

Fixed
Backup Handoff Stability - Improved backup recovery so the extension waits longer before ending ad recovery and reloading the player. This helps prevent false reloads when Twitch briefly looks normal but then returns to ad playback.

Post-Ad Re-Entry Reduction - Reduced repeated post-ad recovery restarts by keeping the backup stream active through short Twitch handoff gaps instead of reloading too early.

[6.5.9] - 2026-04-28

Fixed
Post-Ad Handoff Stability - Improved post-ad recovery so the extension waits a bit longer before reloading the player. This helps prevent quick restart loops when Twitch briefly switches between normal playback and ad playback.

Backup Startup Delay - Improved backup stream startup by trying the faster autoplay path first, reducing delays before ad recovery begins.

[6.5.3] - 2026-04-27

Changed
New Extension Icon - Replaced the old extension icon with a cleaner new design. No features or behavior were changed.

[6.5.2] - 2026-04-27

Added
Report a Bug Button - Added a new “Found a Bug? Report it” button in the extension popup. It opens the GitHub Issues page in a new tab, making it easier for users to report problems.

Report Bug Translations - Added translations for the new report bug button in all supported languages.

Changed
Improved Translations - Updated several translations to sound more natural and easier to understand for native speakers across different languages.

[6.5.1] - 2026-04-27

Fixed
Post-Ad Stall Recovery - Improved recovery for black-screen or frozen playback that can happen shortly after ads end. The extension now watches the stream for a short time after ad recovery and tries a few automatic fixes, starting with a pause/play nudge, then a normal reload, and finally a full player rebuild if needed.

[6.5.0] - 2026-04-27

Fixed
BetterTTV Compatibility - Fixed an issue where BetterTTV’s “Mute Invisible Player” setting could stop working. Twitch now receives normal tab visibility signals again, so BetterTTV and other visibility-based features work properly while the player still recovers if Twitch pauses when the tab is hidden.

[6.4.9] - 2026-04-26

Fixed
Clip Editor Playback - Fixed an issue where the Twitch clip editor preview could freeze when adjusting the clip selection range.

Post-Ad Black Screen Recovery - Improved recovery for cases where the stream could turn black shortly after ads ended. The extension now detects stuck or dead video playback and rebuilds the player automatically.

Ad-Recovery Reload Handling - Improved post-ad reload behavior. If a normal recovery attempt does not fix playback, the extension now performs a stronger player rebuild instead of reusing the stuck player state.