Current release
SmoothTube v2.9.8
SmoothTube 2.9.8 updates its Windows and .NET foundations while improving startup, navigation, and subscription-feed reliability.
Updated Windows and .NET foundations
- Microsoft Windows App SDK has been updated from 2.2.0 to 2.3.1.
- Microsoft Windows SDK BuildTools has been updated to 10.0.28000.2526.
- The self-contained .NET 8 runtime packs are pinned to the patched 8.0.30 servicing release.
Steadier startup and navigation
- The main window now opens maximized.
- SmoothTube remembers whether the navigation pane was expanded or collapsed.
- Subscription shortcuts are no longer rebuilt during the pane-opening transition, avoiding an access violation seen after the app had been minimized or inactive.
More reliable subscription feeds
- Partial background scans are merged into the last known-good subscription cache instead of replacing it and dropping older uploads.
- Shorts detection now checks additional YouTube watch-page metadata and URL forms.
Availability
SmoothTube 2.9.8 is distributed through the Microsoft Store. If the update is not visible yet, Microsoft may still be processing, certifying, or gradually rolling out the submission.