Product Spotlight: See What’s New in Wistia [2025]

This year, we’re all about giving you more control over your videos, making your video workflow smoother, and helping you get better results.

See the features and updates we’ve released so far:

January

Playlists

Now you can embed a Wistia Channel as a dynamic playlist to make it easier for viewers to binge your curated collection of videos (like tutorials, product showcases, or educational series). Your playlists will automatically follow the order you set in your Channel and update whenever you make changes to it.

Thumbnail picker

Did you know that custom thumbnails can boost play rates by 7%? That’s why we’ve added a shiny new thumbnail picker to your media page! Now it’s easier than ever to upload your own custom thumbnail or choose the perfect frame from your video.

Audience page

Say hello to your new go-to spot for webinar registrant and attendee insights! With a sortable table, you can see who showed up, how much they watched, and how they interacted with your content. Plus, you’ll get detailed engagement metrics like watch time and chat activity for each attendee.

“Request a video” feature

Need video assets from contractors, agencies, or other collaborators ASAP without the usual delays? The new “request a video” feature can make that happen. Just send your collaborators a link, and they can upload or record straight into a folder — no Wistia account needed.

Importing via URL

Say goodbye to downloading and re-uploading videos! With our new “import via URL” feature, you can effortlessly add your videos from across the web to Wistia. Just paste the link, and we’ll handle the rest.

LinkedIn Live integration

Streaming to LinkedIn just got easier — no more copying RTMP URLs or searching for stream keys. Just connect your LinkedIn account to Wistia, and you’re ready to go.

Group recording improvements

We’ve added streamed backups to make sure you never lose a recording. If an upload fails, you’ll find a backup ready for download right on your media page, clearly labeled and organized with your other files. No more lost content, no more stress — just a smoother recording process to keep your projects on track.

Quick search improvements

We’ve made our quick search feature more intuitive and efficient with improved filters, expanded results, and new icons.

Improvements to personal settings

With your profile and notifications now separated into two pages, it’s faster to find what you need. Plus, you can upload your own profile picture to add a personal touch to Wistia’s collaborative features like team commenting.

That’s a wrap for January. Stay tuned for more exciting features and updates coming your way in February!