yt-dlp Media downloader releases
new versionyt-dlp Media downloader is tracked under self-hosted apps & servers. Its latest version, 2026.08.19, shipped on Aug 19, 2026.
- Latest version
- 2026.08.19
- Released
- Category
- Self-hosted apps & servers
- Last checked
How to update yt-dlp Media downloader
- Read the release notes first — self-hosted projects break config and schemas between versions more often than appliances do.
- Docker: pull the new image tag and recreate the container (`docker compose pull && docker compose up -d`).
- Package or bare metal: update through your distribution's package manager, or replace the binary from the releases page.
- Back up the config and database directory first. For most projects a downgrade is not supported once the schema has migrated.
Always download firmware from the manufacturer or project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts firmware.
What changed
   ![Documentation](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/tree/2026.08.1…
Version history
| 2026.08.19 |
FAQ
What is the latest version of yt-dlp Media downloader?
Version 2026.08.19, released Aug 19, 2026. This page is refreshed every 30 minutes from the manufacturer's release page.
How do I update yt-dlp Media downloader?
See the step-by-step above. Pull the new image or package and restart the service. Read the release notes and back up the data directory first; most projects can't downgrade once the database has migrated.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every 30 minutes we read the manufacturer's official release page for the yt-dlp Media downloader and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching this device get one email a day when it changed.
Is this an official yt-dlp page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Project and product names belong to their owners; always install releases from the project's own source.
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