StreamYard News
Auto-Fill Previous Stream Details
August 6, 2026
Creating another stream? You can now quickly fill in the title and description from your most recent stream. Click Fill Previous, make any updates, and go live faster. Available on all plans.
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Vimeo Chat in StreamYard
July 29, 2026
Vimeo chat is now available in StreamYard. Vimeo comments now appear directly in your StreamYard chat, so you can respond and engage without switching tabs. Available on all StreamYard plans.
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React to YouTube Jewels in Real Time
July 24, 2026
If you're monetized on YouTube, StreamYard now shows gifted Jewel messages directly in your StreamYard chat. Celebrate supporters live by putting gifted Jewel messages on screen, without switching to YouTube Studio. Available on all StreamYard plans.
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Smoother Overlay Transitions
July 16, 2026
Your overlays now automatically fade in and out in StreamYard, giving your stream a smoother, more polished look. Available on all plans.
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Per-Aspect-Ratio Layouts (MARS)
July 2, 2026
StreamYard now lets you customize layouts for each aspect ratio with MARS (Multi-aspect-ratio Streams) — create separate portrait and landscape layouts, resizing and repositioning your camera, guests, and media for each so your content looks its best on every screen. Available on paid plans.
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Background Music Controls
June 6, 2026
More background music controls in StreamYard — see full track duration, jump to any point, and check remaining time while a track plays. Available on all plans.
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YouTube Gifted Memberships
June 6, 2026
React to YouTube gifted memberships in real time — see gifted membership messages in StreamYard chat and acknowledge supporters live.
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Reorder Backstage Lineup
May 21, 2026
Reorder guests and media assets in your backstage area to keep your studio organized while live. Group related guests and assets together, and arrange your backstage in whatever order works best for your stream.
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Move and Resize Overlays in the Studio
May 15, 2026
Resize and reposition overlays directly inside your StreamYard layout. Move overlays around your guests, fit them to your scene, and customize your layout without leaving the studio. Available on paid plans.
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"Shown" Indicator for Comments
May 8, 2026
StreamYard added a 'shown' indicator that fades comments after you've already displayed them on screen — easy to see what you've covered without re-reading.
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Vimeo as a Native Destination
May 1, 2026
StreamYard added Vimeo as a native streaming destination — go live to Vimeo without third-party stream keys.
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Pop-Out Live Chat
April 24, 2026
Pop out your chat and stay on top of your audience. Open your live chat in a separate browser window, or scan the QR code to open it on your phone — keep an eye on chat without it crowding your setup. Available on all plans.
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Custom Branded QR Codes
April 18, 2026
Customize your QR codes to match your brand. You can now customize QR codes with your brand colors, logos and text. Available on all plans.
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