# Nicotine+ changelog

> A graphical client for the Soulseek network.

- Vendor: Nicotine+
- Category: Media
- Platforms: Desktop
- Official site: https://nicotine-plus.org
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus)
- Harvested from: GitHub (nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus)
- Entries below: 10 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

## Releases

### 3.3.10

- Date: 2025-03-10
- Version: 3.3.10
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.10
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.10
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

###### Corrections

 * Fixed file transfers not starting

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Downloads stuck on Queued ([#3320](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3320))

### 3.3.9

- Date: 2025-03-10
- Version: 3.3.9
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.9
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.9
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

> [!CAUTION]
> File transfers never start in this release. Use 3.3.10 instead.

<details>### Corrections

 * Fixed a crash when rescanning shared files in some cases
 * Fixed column widths not being remembered for certain columns
 * Improved readability of long file paths in File Properties dialog
 * Fixed minor inconsistencies in the GUI

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Diacritics starting names are in wrong order (at the end of the list) - languages drop-down menu ([#3295](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3295))
 * Setting the width of the columns is not remembered ([#3296](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3296))
 * Can't boot after deleting app and reinstalling it ([#3308](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3308))</details>

### 3.3.8

- Date: 2025-02-24
- Version: 3.3.8
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.8
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.8
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

###### Changes

 * Added isolated mode (`nicotine --isolated`) for standalone environments (e.g. Docker containers)
 * Added Czech translation (thank you @slrslr)
 * Added Tamil translation (thank you @TamilNeram)
 * Optimized reading of large chat logs
 * Optimized upload queue position requests
 * Show number of scanned folders while rescanning shares
 * Skip unit tests requiring network connection by default

###### Corrections

 * Fixed a crash when closing font chooser dialogs in older GTK 4 versions
 * Fixed broken tray icons in the Flatpak package
 * Fixed incorrect download folder names in rare cases
 * Fixed RTL text direction being used with LTR languages
 * Fixed libadwaita being enabled by accident in Budgie desktop environment
 * Windows: Fixed a crash on systems with outdated Vulkan drivers
 * Windows: Fixed a crash on systems with Proxifier enabled
 * Windows: Fixed main window minimizing when closing dialogs
 * Windows: Fixed broken window size when restoring from tray
 * macOS: Fixed a crash on startup with Apple Silicon build

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Slowness when uploading large amount of files ([#3199](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3199))
 * App told me to report this. ([#3218](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3218))
 * Nicotine 3.3.7 issue with Sonoma 14.7.2 : impossible to start app ! ([#3227](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3227))
 * Closing the lil Wishlist window minimizes the entire app ([#3230](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3230))
 * Remember and restore window size and position when opening an application from the tray ([#3236](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3236))
 * Progress indication when (re-)scanning shares ([#3246](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3246))
 * Czech language translation status ([#3248](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3248))
 * removed_parent_folders should only remove first occurence ([#3255](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3255))
 * Crash after update to newer version and found that older versions also crash now ([#3265](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3265))
 * The only valid location for the SVG icon on Linux is /usr/share/icons/hicolor/scalable/apps ([#3273](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3273))
 * UI layout with text direction Right-to-Left ([#3285](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3285))

### 3.3.7

- Date: 2024-12-16
- Version: 3.3.7
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.7
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.7
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

###### Changes

 * Grey out ignored usernames in room user lists
 * Automatically reconnect to the server when changing listening port
 * Always show number of upload slots on user profiles
 * Windows: Update Python from 3.11 to 3.12
 * macOS: Drop support for macOS Monterey due to reaching EOL

###### Corrections

 * Fixed a crash when using file choosers in plugin settings
 * Fixed a crash when upgrading from Nicotine+ 1.4.1 and earlier
 * Fixed broken upload stats caused by Soulseek NS clients resuming >2 GB downloads
 * Fixed an issue where picking an emoji would clear existing text
 * Improved file transfer speeds in some cases
 * Windows: Reverted switch to Clang environment due to rare crashes

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Banned and ignored users indicators ([#2100](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2100))
 * Allow N+ to update Port without restarting ([#2704](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2704))
 * Incorrect processing of passwords with special characters ([#3156](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3156))
 * 3.3.5 has same bug latest Test clients have about upload showing wrong upload ([#3162](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3162))
 * Cannot update nicotine+ ([#3167](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3167))
 * 3.3.6 crashes on launch on macOS due to broken rendering ([#3172](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3172))
 * GTK4-based app crashes with: TypeError: No means to translate argument or return value for 'GdkButtonEvent' ([#3176](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3176))
 * I get this error when i try to run Nicotine+ ([#3175](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3175))
 * A lot of dump files (gdbus) ([#3181](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3181))
 * Filechooser.py Window' object has no attribute 'widget' ([#3182](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3182))
 * \[3.3.7.dev1\] Windows Nightly builds libgcc_s_seh-1.dll is missing ([#3183](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3183))
 * \[Bug\]: Transfer Statistics Total Uploaded Size jumps to 32 EiB ([#3185](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3185))
 * Picking an emoji clears text in chat entry, rather than being appended to it ([#3197](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3197))
 * User logs off but items in queue slowly tick away from saying queued to logged off ([#3209](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3209))
 * Nicotine+ not working on Windows 10 since v3.3.6 ([#3210](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3210))

### 3.3.6

- Date: 2024-10-15
- Version: 3.3.6
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.6
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.6
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Changes

 * Hide picture view when no user profile picture is present
 * GTK 4: Stop using old GL renderer
 * Windows: Reduced package size by switching to MSYS2's Clang environment

###### Corrections

 * Important: Don't delete other unrelated files from incomplete download folder
 * Fixed a crash when editing and removing list rows in some cases
 * Fixed a regression where arrow keys no longer selected items in comboboxes
 * Minor fixes related to the tray icon implementation
 * GTK 3: Fixed an issue where the chat text entry could disappear
 * macOS: Fixed an issue where opening files and links no longer worked
 * macOS: Fixed a few keyboard shortcuts that no longer worked

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * 'Open in File Manager' does not work on 3.3.5 in macOS Monterey ([#3143](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3143))
 * Issues with selecting text on 3.3.5 in macOS Monterey ([#3144](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3144))
 * Horizontal adjustment of user profile ([#2865](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2865))
 * Files deleted on quit ([#3152](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3152))
 * the window does not close automatically and gets in the way ([#3157](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3157))

### 3.3.5

- Date: 2024-09-22
- Version: 3.3.5
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.5
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.5
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

> [!CAUTION]
> CONTAINS BUG [CAUSING DATA LOSS](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3152). DO NOT USE THIS VERSION!

<details>WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Changes

 * Added `/plugin reload` subcommand for reloading a plugin
 * Added arrow key shortcuts to collapse/expand tree rows
 * Added a toggle for private room invitations to 'Chats' preferences
 * List all room members not currently joined in a private room
 * Incomplete files are now deleted when removing the download from the UI
 * Improvements to transfer speed accuracy in the UI
 * Grey out transfer rows with 'User logged off' status
 * Quitting from the tray menu asks for confirmation while uploads are active
 * Handle invalid password in Setup Assistant instead of opening the Preferences dialog
 * Large performance improvement when listing search results or adding transfers
 * Reduced memory and storage space used by the IP2Location database
 * macOS and Windows: Require GTK 4 unless `NICOTINE_GTK_VERSION=3` env variable is set

###### Corrections

 * Fixed a rare crash related to peer connections
 * Fixed a rare crash when selecting a folder in the file chooser dialog
 * Fixed a possible memory error when reading data from a peer connection
 * Fixed issues related to downloads getting stuck when failing
 * Fixed issues related to transfer rows expanding when not supposed to
 * Fixed an issue where banning a user's IP did not remove their uploads
 * Fixed an issue where uploads would not start immediately in some cases
 * Fixed an issue where popovers could not be closed in some cases
 * Fixed an issue where some wishlist searches stopped working after closing their tabs
 * Fixed an issue where an auto-forwarded listening port would close when saving preferences
 * Fixed an issue where toggling search history did not update the history dropdown
 * Various accessibility fixes related to scrolling, text views and entry widgets
 * Various smaller fixes related to the Soulseek protocol implementation
 * Windows: Fixed an issue where the tray icon was visible despite being disabled
 * Windows: Fixed an issue where window prevented auto-hidden taskbar from showing
 * Windows: Fixed invalid list sort order with certain system locales
 * macOS: Fixed a crash when using Spanish system locale
 * macOS: Fixed an issue where window could not be restored after running in background
 * macOS: Fixed Ctrl-clicking not opening the context menu
 * macOS: Added a few missing keyboard shortcuts
 * GTK 3: Fixed a crash when pressing "Run in Background" in the confirmation dialog

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Nicotine+ can't be launched from network drive on Windows ([#1843](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/1843))
 * Really varied upload speeds ([#2219](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2219))
 * Right click with control click doesn't work on mac with trackpad ([#2724](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2724))
 * Bad user experience with Windows-like buttons on Nicotine 3.3.0 ([#2880](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2880))
 * Downloads stuck on 'Queued' ([#2926](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2926))
 * User rows expanding when collapse all enabled ([#2969](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2969))
 * Connection closed and other connectivity problems ([#2978](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2978))
 * Crash on Mac OS Monterey 12.7.5 (Intel) - Nicotine+ Version: 3.3.5.dev1 ([#3016](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3016))
 * "Ok" on Network Closes Port ([#3020](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3020))
 * Python Memory Error ([#3022](https://github.com/n

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### 3.3.4

- Date: 2024-05-06
- Version: 3.3.4
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.4
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.4
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Corrections

 * Fixed "Format codes" link not opening in the preferred browser
 * Windows: Fixed regression in scrolling performance

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Scrolling performance suddenly abysmal (again) ([#3000](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3000))
 * Can't access "Format Codes" link in settings through left mouse click on 3.3.3 ([#3001](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3001))
 * Sometimes, Nicotine+ (3.3.3) window doesn't open on top when other windows already opened full screen on the desktop. ([#3002](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/3002))

### 3.3.3

- Date: 2024-05-05
- Version: 3.3.3
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.3
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.3
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Changes

 * Performance improvements when searching for common files
 * Improved search result matching for non-Latin languages
 * Minor accessibility improvements
 * Updated translations
 * GTK 3: Restored X11 tray icon implementation for compatibility with older systems

###### Corrections

 * Fixed a rare crash when changing grouping mode in transfer tabs
 * Fixed a rare crash when closing Browse Shares tab
 * Fixed a rare crash when initializing an upload
 * Fixed a rare crash when double-clicking a download
 * Fixed an issue where passwords were not remembered after changing them
 * Fixed an issue where number of shared files was only updated on startup (regression in 3.3.2)
 * Fixed an issue where transfers displayed incorrect "User logged off" status in some cases
 * Fixed an issue where chat history entry completion no longer worked
 * Fixed an issue where UPnP did not work on MikroTik routers
 * Fixed missing button labels in certain dialogs
 * Fixed some small memory leaks
 * Avoid selecting new transfers while tab is active
 * Remember selected folder when refreshing local shares
 * Windows: Fixed Alt+1-9 tab shortcuts interfering with Alt codes
 * Windows: Fixed window not minimizing when clicking task bar icon
 * Windows: Fixed title bar buttons requiring two clicks to activate
 * Snap: Fixed an issue where the file chooser displayed the wrong initial folder
 * Snap: Fixed an issue where folders shared from external drives were unavailable after remounting
 * Termux: Fixed an issue where connecting to the server failed

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Bad user experience with Windows-like buttons on Nicotine 3.3.0 ([#2880](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2880))
 * Auto-selection of new transfers ([#2901](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2901))
 * Nicotine+ 3.3.2 displays user as logged off while the transfers are active ([#2909](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2909))
 * No icon in taskbar when running in background ([#2928](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2928))
 * Set 'Finished' status instead of 'Filtered' for finished transfers in case the directory had files matching download filtering pattern ([#2932](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2932))
 * Refresh Files button not working ([#2937](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2937))
 * Nictotine Hard fail trying to get pointer ([#2943](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2943))
 * 3.3.2 - System Tray Icons Don't Appear ([#2944](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2944))
 * Sudden crash ([#2950](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2950))
 * bug on checking transfers ([#2953](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2953))
 * UPnP: Failed to forward external port 2234: HTTP Error 500: Internal Server Error ([#2955](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2955))
 * 0 Shares on Profile ([#2956](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2956))
 * Crash when double clicking download row ([#2961](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2961))
 * Nicotine+ 3.3.2 permission denied to port 2234 on Fedora 39 ([#2968](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2968))
 * This option is doesn't work on Nicotine+ 3.3.3 rc2 ([#2969](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2969))
 * Num lock state is inverted ([#2977](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2977))
 * Random crash ([#2982](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2982))
 * Found another bug ([#2988](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2988))
 * Arbitrary Crit

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### 3.3.2

- Date: 2024-02-25
- Version: 3.3.2
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.2
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.2
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Corrections

 * Fixed a crash when adding transfers while in ungrouped mode
 * Fixed an issue where dialog message labels were not read by screen readers
 * Snap: Fixed screen reader detection for enabling GTK 3

### 3.3.1

- Date: 2024-02-24
- Version: 3.3.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/releases/tag/3.3.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/nicotine-plus/releases/3.3.1
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

WINDOWS USERS: The installer format has changed in Nicotine+ 3.2.0. If you are upgrading from Nicotine+ 3.1.1 or earlier, please uninstall Nicotine+ first (this will not remove your existing settings).

###### Changes

 * Added function to manually search a wishlist item
 * Exclude the Synology "#snapshot" and "#recycle" folders from Shares (thank you @toineenzo)
 * Improved performance when loading transfers on startup
 * Implemented server code 160 (Excluded Search Phrases)
 * macOS: update visual style of window controls to resemble native apps

###### Corrections

 * Important: Fixed critical error crash at startup on rejected login (regression in 3.3.0)
 * Avoid a rare crash (log a FIXME error) when clearing a transfer not present in list
 * Fixed a crash when using up/down arrow keys in empty combo box widget
 * Fixed an issue that prevented the Now Playing Sender plugin from working
 * Fixed an issue that prevented the /away command from working
 * Fixed an issue connecting to certain distributed peers
 * Fixed broken scrolling in font chooser on GTK 4
 * Fixed an issue where private chat messages did not load in rare cases
 * Fixed an issue where retrying an upload did not start it immediately
 * Fixed an issue where the chat room tab order was incorrect after restarting
 * Removed a keyboard focus trap during tab navigation
 * Linux: Fixed an issue where binding to a virtual private network interface did not work
 * Windows: Fixed an issue with flickering/invisible window when maximized with auto-hide taskbar
 * Windows: Fixed an issue where the file manager/audio player window was hidden
 * Windows: Fixed an issue downloading files containing control characters in the path
 * Windows: Fixed an issue where reverse file paths did not work for older downloads
 * macOS: Fixed an issue where Nicotine+ did not launch on Monterey systems (thank you @thep50)
 * macOS: Fixed an issue where window was not maximized on startup
 * macOS: Added missing keyboard shortcuts for text entries/views

###### Issues closed on GitHub

 * Nicotine+ crashes on startup - BufferError ([#2850](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2850))
 * Failure to launch 3.3.0 on Mac ([#2852](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2852))
 * Implement server code 160 ([#2854](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2854))
 * Unable to resize window in Mac Silicon app ([#2857](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2857))
 * Nicotine 3.3.0 Flickering when changing tabs ([#2859](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2859))
 * "Open in File Manager" not working on Windows ([#2860](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2860))
 * 3.3.0: does not connect to server via tun0 (vpn) ([#2861](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2861))
 * Issue selecting text on macOS Monterey ([#2862](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2862))
 * Retry on uploads no longer works ([#2864](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2864))
 * Interest recommendations ([#2866](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2866))
 * Crash after clearing download folder with 1 file in it ([#2869](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2869))
 * Bug Crash ([#2872](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2872))
 * Cannot save file error ([#2888](https://github.com/nicotine-plus/nicotine-plus/issues/2888))