Added
Global Image Compression Option
Effortlessly set image compression globally so all image uploads and outputs are optimized, speeding up load times and saving bandwidth—perfect for teams dealing with large files or limited network resources.
Custom Speech-to-Text Content-Type for Transcription
Define custom content types for audio transcription, ensuring compatibility with diverse audio sources and unlocking smoother, more accurate transcriptions in advanced setups.
LDAP Group Synchronization (Experimental)
Automatically sync user groups from your LDAP directory directly into Open WebUI for seamless enterprise access management—simplifies identity integration and governance across your organization.
OpenTelemetry Metrics via OTLP Exporter (Experimental)
Gain enterprise-grade analytics and monitor your AI usage in real time with experimental OpenTelemetry Metrics support—connect to any OTLP-compatible backend for instant insights into performance, load, and user interactions.
See User Message Timestamps on Hover (Chat Bubble UI)
Effortlessly check when any user message was sent by hovering over it in Chat Bubble mode—no more switching screens or digging through logs for context.
Leaderboard Sorting Options
Sort the leaderboard directly in the UI for a clearer, more actionable view of top performers, models, or tools—making analysis and recognition quick and easy for teams.
Evaluation Details Modal in Feedbacks and Leaderboard
Dive deeper with new modals that display detailed evaluation information when reviewing feedbacks and leaderboard rankings—accelerates learning, progress tracking, and quality improvement.
Support for Multiple Pages in External Document Loaders
Effortlessly extract and work with content spanning multiple pages in external documents, giving you complete flexibility for in-depth research and document workflows.
New Accessibility Enhancements Across the Interface
Benefit from significant accessibility improvements—tab navigation, ARIA roles/labels, better high-contrast text/modes, accessible modals, and more—making Open WebUI more usable and equitable for everyone, including those using assistive technologies.
Performance & Stability Upgrades Across Frontend and Backend
Enjoy a smoother, more reliable experience with numerous behind-the-scenes optimizations and refactoring on both frontend and backend—resulting in faster load times, fewer errors, and even greater stability throughout your workflows.
Updated and Expanded Localizations
Enjoy improved, up-to-date translations for Finnish, German (now with model pinning features), Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and more—making every interaction smoother, clearer, and more intuitive for international users.
Fixed
Ollama Error Messages More Descriptive
Receive clearer, more actionable error messages when something goes wrong with Ollama models—making troubleshooting and user support faster and more effective.
Bypass Webloader Now Works as Expected
Resolved an issue where the “bypass webloader” feature failed to function correctly, ensuring web search bypasses operate smoothly and reliably for lighter, faster query results.
Prevent Redundant Documents in Citation List
The expanded citation list no longer shows duplicate documents, offering a cleaner, easier-to-digest reference experience when reviewing sources in knowledge and research workflows.
Trusted Header Email Matching is Now Case-Insensitive
Fixed a critical authentication issue where email case sensitivity could cause secure headers to mismatch, ensuring robust, seamless login and session management in all environments.
Direct Tool Server Input Accepts Empty Strings
You can now submit direct tool server commands without unexpected errors when passing empty-string values, improving integration and automation efficiency.
Citation Page Number for Page 1 is Now Displayed
Corrected an oversight where references for page 1 documents were missing the page number; citations are now always accurate and fully visible.
Notes Access Restored
Fixed an issue where some users could not access their notes—everyone can now view and manage their notes reliably, ensuring seamless documentation and workflow continuity.
OAuth Callback Double-Slash Issue Resolved
Fixed rare cases where an extra slash in OAuth callbacks caused failed logins or redirects, making third-party login integrations more reliable.
Changed
Dedicated Permission for System Prompts
System prompt access is now controlled by its own specific permission instead of being grouped with general chat controls, empowering admins with finer-grained management over who can view or modify system prompts for enhanced security and workflow customization.
YouTube Transcript API and python-pptx Updated
Enjoy better performance, reliability, and broader compatibility thanks to underlying library upgrades—less friction with media-rich and presentation workflows.
Removed
Console Logging Disabled in Production
All ‘console.log’ and ‘console.debug’ statements are now disabled in production, guaranteeing improved security and cleaner browser logs for end users by removing extraneous technical output.