Tube Dreamer v2.0.0 Release Notes
Tube Dreamer v2.0.0 is a significant update over the original beta. Here’s everything that’s new, changed, and fixed.
→ Download Tube Dreamer v2.0.0 (enter your email on the Tube Dreamer page to get the link)
New to Tube Dreamer? Start with the complete installation guide.
What’s new in v2.0.0
RSS feed import — rebuilt from scratch
The RSS importer has been completely rewritten. It’s faster, handles a wider range of feed formats, and now shows a proper preview before you commit to importing. You can review thumbnails, titles, duration, and source before selecting which videos to bring in.
CSV bulk import
New in v2.0.0 — import videos from a spreadsheet. Supports the following columns: title, url, thumbnail, description, duration, category. Useful for bulk migrations or importing from custom data sources.
Ad slot manager
Pre-built ad placement zones are now available directly in the Tube Dreamer settings panel. Drop in any HTML/JavaScript ad code for the following positions:
- Above video grid
- Below video player
- Sidebar
Works with ExoClick, TrafficJunky, JuicyAds, or any standard ad network.
Archive and single video templates
Improved responsive templates for the video grid and individual video pages. Better mobile layout, cleaner typography, and improved thumbnail display. Configurable grid columns.
Self-hosted update system
Plugin updates now appear directly in your WordPress dashboard under Plugins → Updates — no need to manually download and re-upload. Once you’ve installed v2.0.0, future updates will be delivered automatically.
Category and tag support
Full WordPress taxonomy integration. Assign categories and tags on import or edit them afterwards. Category archive pages work out of the box.
Search
Front-end video search is now included. Integrates with the WordPress search widget or your theme’s built-in search.
Bug fixes and improvements
- Fixed RSS feeds with non-standard date formats failing silently
- Fixed thumbnail display on mobile viewports
- Improved import speed for large RSS feeds
- Better error messages when a feed URL is unreachable
- Fixed pagination on archive pages with certain permalink structures
Known issues in v2.0.0
- Some RSS feeds with heavily non-standard formatting may still fail to parse — use CSV import as a fallback
- The archive template grid spacing may need minor CSS adjustment on some themes — use Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS to override
Upgrading from v1.x / beta
v2.0.0 is a clean install — deactivate and delete the old plugin first, then install v2.0.0 fresh. Your previously imported videos are stored as standard WordPress posts and will not be affected by reinstalling the plugin.
- Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins
- Deactivate and delete the old Tube Dreamer plugin
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Upload
tube-dreamer-2.0.0.zip - Activate and reconfigure your archive page in Tube Dreamer settings
What’s coming in v2.1
- Scheduled auto-import — the most-requested feature. Set RSS feeds to auto-import on a schedule (hourly, daily, etc.) without manual intervention
- Import history and duplicate detection — track what’s been imported to avoid duplicates building up
- Improved thumbnail handling — lazy loading, better fallbacks, and WebP support
- Tube Dreamer Pro — a paid tier with scheduled imports, priority support, and additional source integrations. Pricing TBD.
Questions about this release? Reply to your download email or use the contact form on the Hire Me page.