Changelog — Video Controls Plus | Every Release Documented

The Video Controls Plus changelog tracks every released version of the extension and the website, including new features, bug fixes, breaking changes, and security advisories. The current stable release is version 14.4.0; the page is rebuilt from the source repository on every deploy so the entries here always match the version published in the Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, and Edge Add-ons. Each entry links to the corresponding release commit and lists the keyboard shortcuts or settings that changed in that version, so power users can update their muscle memory in one read-through.

Use cases

Auditing what changed before you upgrade

Read the entry for the version your browser is about to install. Breaking changes (such as a remapped keyboard binding) are flagged at the top of each entry so you can plan around them.

Researching when a specific feature shipped

Use the in-page search to find the release that introduced a feature. Useful when filing a bug — knowing whether the regression appeared in v14.2 vs v14.3 narrows the diff.

Verifying a security advisory

Security-related releases are tagged with a "Security" label and linked to the advisory entry that explains the impact and the mitigation.

Staying current as a power user

Subscribe to the RSS feed at /feed.xml to get every release entry in your reader. No mailing list required.

How it works

  1. Browse by version. Versions are listed newest-first. Each entry has a date, a one-line summary, and an expandable detail section.
  2. Check the change types. Each line is tagged: Feature, Improvement, Fix, Breaking, Security. Filter by tag to see, e.g., only fixes since the last version you ran.
  3. Follow links to source. Every entry links to the corresponding release commit so you can read the exact diff.
  4. Subscribe via RSS. The /feed.xml feed includes a full release-notes entry for each version; add it to your reader to be notified of updates.

Examples

  • A user runs v14.2.0 and the latest is v14.4.0. Skim the v14.3 and v14.4 entries; flagged Breaking changes warn that the audio-boost shortcut moved from Alt+B to Alt+U.
  • A blogger writes about the latest features. Copy the v14.4.0 entry — bullet list, date, and links — directly into the article. Each bullet is fact-checked against the diff.

Frequently asked questions

How often does the extension release?

Roughly every 2–4 weeks in stable. Critical fixes can ship same-day. Major features are batched into named releases.

Are alpha or beta versions documented here?

No. The changelog covers stable releases only. Pre-release builds are tracked in the public repository on a separate branch.

Where do I get the older versions if I need to roll back?

Each entry links to the release commit, but the official store generally serves only the latest version. Rolling back requires a side-load build from the repository.

Is the website versioned with the extension?

Yes — the website and the extension share a version number. A version bump on either side triggers an entry here.

Are security advisories publicly listed?

Yes — once a fix has shipped. Pre-disclosure advisories are coordinated with affected users via the maintainer email.

How do I get notified of new releases?

Subscribe to /feed.xml in any RSS reader. The extension itself also shows an in-popup notification for major releases.

Tips

  • Filter by tag = "Breaking" to read only the entries that may change your muscle memory.
  • Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) to find a feature name in the page; the search is plain text and matches across all version entries.
  • The RSS feed is the easiest "set it and forget it" way to stay current; updates land in your reader without leaving the site open.
  • Major version bumps (v13 → v14) almost always include a written migration note; read it before you upgrade.

Limitations

  • Pre-release builds are not documented here.
  • The page does not host downloadable binaries — those live on the official store listings.
  • Roadmap items (planned but unreleased) live on /feature-requests, not on the changelog.

Last updated 2026-05-06 by Ahsan Mahmood, maintainer.