Updates for ShowShark

Release notes.

  1. In Development
  2. Latest release

    IP cameras, server notifications, and stronger network playback

    Add ONVIF/RTSP cameras, use sidecar subtitles, and receive maintenance alerts. SMB/S3 playback starts more reliably, and offline downloads gain sharing and scrub previews.

    Read the full v2026.09.01 notes →
  3. Podcasts, Internet Radio, and a complete offline library

    Find podcasts, save radio stations with current-track information, and browse downloaded shows, movies, YouTube videos, albums, and tracks. YouTube live playback and external subtitle search add more ways to watch.

    Read the full v2026.08.10 notes →
  4. Expanded Original playback and album artwork

    Original playback gains indexed remuxing, remote streaming, AirPlay video, subtitles, and Skip Intro. Music albums gain artwork galleries, with improvements to playback, downloads, and library management.

    Read the full v2026.07.20 notes →
  5. Original playback, profile restrictions, and Web HLS

    Compatible files can preserve source video through Original playback. Profiles can restrict content by folder, rating, and media type, and the web player gains HLS playback.

    Read the full v2026.07.01 notes →
  6. Better downloads, browsing, and maintenance

    Partial offline downloads can stay playable and resume later. Browse gains a denser layout for large libraries, and Server maintenance becomes clearer and better coordinated.

    Read the full v2026.06.20 notes →
  7. Remote streaming and universal Mac support

    Remote playback is steadier on relayed connections, Browse gains Simple Mode, and tvOS navigation is more predictable. ShowShark Server ships as a universal Mac app.

    Read the full v2026.06.01 notes →

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Download the current Server and find the Player in the App Store. Update eligibility follows your Server license coverage.