Olvid releases

Version 4.5.2 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Upgrade to Keycloak 26.5.5.
Fix an issue with password reset emails when the password contains a $ character.

Version 2.8.0 of Olvid for Windows & Linux is released

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Features

Users can now open an emoji picker to react to a message.
The new emoji picker is also available in the message composer.
Users can now read and participate to polls.
New setting to configure the preferred shortcut to send a message.

Various UI improvements

Ephemeral Messages configuration reworked (available in the message composer).
“New Discussion” modal reworked (available through the “+” button in the discussion tab).
New confirmation modals when downgrading or deleting a contact.
Various UI bug fixes.

Version 4.2.4 of Olvid for Android is released

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Fix a bug with the search inside a discussion.

Version 4.2.3 of Olvid for Android is released

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

A few bug fixes.

Version 4.5.1 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Fix some minor bugs introduced in version 4.5.0.

Version 4.5.0 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Upgrade to Keycloak 26.5.3.
Support for disabled keycloak users (useful if using SCIM synchronization with Entra ID).
Multiple corrections and optimizations in the console.
[experimental] Preliminary support for Olvid-ID-based authentication in Keycloak.

Version 4.2.2 of Olvid for Android is released

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Add support for “alternate” TURN servers, allowing secure calls through relay servers with rotating IP addresses.
Minor color adjustments in dark mode.

Version 4.2.1 of Olvid for Android is released

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Fix an issue with voice messages not readable on iOS.

Version 4.2 of Olvid for Android is released

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Complete redesign of the message composition area.
Offer to clean links from some tracking identifiers before opening them.
Add new tips to present Olvid+ premium features.
Several bug fixes and UX improvements.

Version 4.4.1 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Fix some issues with the new dashboard.

Version 4.4.0 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Upgrade to Keycloak 26.4.7.
Added French language to the console.
Added a new dashboard to easily monitor the number of users and used Olvid licenses.
Some bug fixes and quite a few optimizations.

Version 4.0.3 of Olvid for iOS is released

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Olvid+ now offers new subscription plans, allowing you to share your subscription with family and stay securely connected together.
Refreshed app design for a more modern and intuitive experience.
Smoother performance, especially when launching Olvid with a large message history to sync.
Background push notifications are no longer required to use Olvid.
Resolved a memory issue related to new audio messages.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented deleted messages from being removed from your contacts’ devices.
Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented voice messages from playing through the speaker.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented voice messages from being sent.

Version 4.1.2 of Olvid for Android is released

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Fix a rare issue in reprocessing of downloaded messages.
Add a troubleshooting option to recreate secure channels with all contacts at once.

Version 4.1.1 of Olvid for Android is released

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Improve processing of received return receipt and implement “deduplication” of return receipt in a multi-device context.
Improved tips visibility with a small animation.
Implement a priority queue for the processing of cryptographic protocol messages.
Resend relevant reactions and poll votes to group members when they join a group.
Small changes to call states and the handling of timeouts.

Version 2.7.0 of Olvid for Windows & Linux is released

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Details of the reactions to a message are now available.
Redesign of the profile and device management, and addition of new features.
Various UI/UX improvement.

Version 4.1 of Olvid for Android is released

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

You can now create polls to ask a question to all members of a group.
Rework of the reaction/contextual menu for messages.
[security] Detect potential rogue accessibility services.
Better notifications for messages with no text content.
Several small UI/UX improvements.
Drop support for Android versions before Marshmallow (API 23).

Version 4.0.2 of Olvid for iOS is released

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Polls in Chats: Now create polls in any discussion and let everyone share their opinion in just a tap!
Completely redesigned contact experience: Tap the new floating “+” button (on every tab) to add contacts instantly—via QR scan, invitation link, or from a list of suggested users (including Olvid users from shared groups).
One-click invites: Easily connect with users from your shared groups.
Redesigned voice message cells with interactive waveforms and playback speed controls (1x, 1.5x, 2x) for a richer audio experience.
Improved onboarding design.
Resolved an issue that could prevent secure calls from being properly established, improving call reliability.
Improved the reliability of user notification delivery.
Optimized startup operations in Olvid for faster and more efficient app launch.
Olvid is now available in German.

Version 4.0.1 of Olvid for Android is released

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

UI update to remove blue top bars.
Minor fixes for the new “+” button introduced in version 4.0.

Version 2.6.1 of Olvid for Windows & Linux is released

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

New external configuration file allowing admins to disable new release notifications for their users.
Logger configuration is now externalized so it can be customized by admins.

Version 4.0.1 of Olvid for macOS is released

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Olvid is now available in Spanish and Italian.
Completely redesigned the group list.
Fixes a crash on macOS 26 occuring when hiding a profile.
Fixed an issue where messages with only attachments (no text) occasionally failed to sync across your devices.
Improved the design and readability of discussion titles in Liquid Glass.
In multi-device setups, accepting new group information on one device didn’t always sync to other linked devices, occasionally requiring re-acceptance. This issue has been fixed.
Other usability and design improvements.

Version 4.0.1 of Olvid for iOS is released

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Olvid is now available in Spanish and Italian.
Completely redesigned the group list.
Resolved an animation issue when entering discussions on iOS 16.
Fixed an issue where messages with only attachments (no text) occasionally failed to sync across your devices.
Improved the design and readability of discussion titles in Liquid Glass.
In multi-device setups, accepting new group information on one device didn’t always sync to other linked devices, occasionally requiring re-acceptance. This issue has been fixed.
Other usability and design improvements

Version 4.0 of Olvid for Android is released

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Complete rework of the “+” button to invite new contacts:
- more obvious access to the “double scan” method,
- direct access to contacts without a private discussion yet,
- new “share your profile” sheet.
Improvements to the group creation and group administration UX.
Reorganization of application settings.

Version 4.0 of Olvid for macOS is released

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We are ready for macOS 26.
Redesigned navigation.
We’ve enhanced the message reception process to ensure smoother and more consistent performance.
You can now share entire directories with Olvid! Simply select a folder, and it will be automatically zipped and attached.
Enhanced result sharing, especially for articles.
Fixed a rare issue where some discussions might not appear in your recent discussions list.
Fixed an issue where attachments sent from your other devices might fail to download.
Fixed inconsistent profile ordering between the profile selection view and the fast-switching gesture.
Various improvements and bug fixes to keep things running smoothly.
We’re working on the #1 feature request. Stay tuned!

Version 4.0 of Olvid for iOS is released

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We are ready for iOS 26.
We’ve enhanced the message reception process to ensure smoother and more consistent performance.
You can now share entire directories with Olvid! Simply select a folder, and it will be automatically zipped and attached.
Enhanced result sharing, especially for articles.
Fixed a rare issue where some discussions might not appear in your recent discussions list.
Fixed an issue where attachments sent from your other devices might fail to download.
Fixed inconsistent profile ordering between the profile selection view and the fast-switching gesture.
Various improvements and bug fixes to keep things running smoothly.
We’re working on the #1 feature request. Stay tuned!

Version 2.6.0 of Olvid for Windows & Linux is released

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Implementation of the new Olvid backup system.
Multiple UI improvements.

Version 4.3.2 of the Olvid Keycloak plugin is released

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Upgrade to Keycloak 26.3.3.
Better support for cluster installs for recurrent jobs.
Performance improvement with the ability to load fewer details in user and group lists.
New login theme, with support for light and dark mode and for multilingual selector. This new theme should be easier to customize if you want to include your own company logo.
Fix some layouts in mobile view and small screen.

Version 3.8.1 of Olvid for Android is released

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Rework of the full-ratchet protocol triggers.
Some protocol execution optimisations.

Version 3.8 of Olvid for Android is released

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Complete redesign of the group creation workflow.
Update to the group management UI/UX.
Improved internal PDF viewer on Android 15 and above.
When possible, indicate who added a member to a group.
Preliminary support for polls in Olvid.
Replacement of some disruptive alert dialogs by “tips”.
Complete rewrite of how messages received “out-of-order” are put on hold, for better reliability and performances.

Version 3.9 of Olvid for iOS is released

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Introducing the new storage management module! Optimize your disk space in a snap by reviewing and easily deleting unwanted large files. More space, better performance, pure joy!
Enhanced multi-device functionality: Users can now check the status of messages sent from any device across all their devices.
We have completely redesigned the “recent discussions” tab and introduced a new method for archiving your discussions.
Implemented various enhancements to the new group flow to increase usability.
Improved the accessibility of group flows.
Updated the panel displaying reactions to messages.
Navigating through the app during a video call will no longer interrupt your own video stream.
Ensured system stability during long migrations to prevent shutdowns and maintain continuity.
Fixes a graphical issue impacting the invitations tab.
Fixes an issue with the badge computation of the invitation tab.
Addressed a problem that occasionally prevented users from cloning a group.
Addressed an issue sometimes preventing the proper upload of messages.
Fixed a bug where copying a new link to the clipboard could leave the previously copied link still present.
Fixed an issue where the button for recording a voice message could disappear under certain circumstances.
Resolved an issue where the settings to hide specific group messages were not functioning correctly, ensuring that message filtering now works as intended.
Implemented minor graphical improvements.

Version 2.5.1 of Olvid for Windows & Linux is released

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Fix an issue when authenticating with older versions of Keycloak.