Audiobookshelf 2.29 Released: Bulk Chapter Import, New Sorting Options, and UI Fixes

 

Audiobookshelf 2.29 Released: Bulk Chapter Import, New Sorting Options, and UI Fixes

Audiobookshelf 2.29 Released

Audiobookshelf has officially rolled out version 2.29, bringing a wave of new features and important fixes that make the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server even more powerful. If you’re using it to manage your personal library, this update makes navigating and organizing your collection much smoother.

Bulk Chapter Import Arrives 🚀

The highlight of this release is the improved chapter editor, now featuring bulk chapter import along with other enhancements. For anyone who has manually added chapters before, this is a massive time-saver. Combined with Audiobookshelf’s ability to detect chapters using third-party services, the experience now feels closer than ever to premium platforms like Audible but completely under your control.

Smarter Library Sorting

Library management has also been upgraded with new sorting options:

• Progress: Started – instantly see which books you’ve begun.
• Progress: Finished – quickly filter out completed titles.

These simple but effective filters make it much easier to keep track of your listening habits. In addition, the older “Progress Updated” label has been renamed to “Progress: Last Updated,” which is clearer and more intuitive.

Stability and Bug Fixes

The team has tackled several frustrating bugs that impacted reliability:

• Fixed an issue where the library failed to load if a token refreshed on the initial page.
• Resolved a problem with the folder browser on Windows 11, replacing outdated tools with PowerShell for smoother performance.
• Corrected podcast metadata issues, including iTunes ID assignment and provider overrides.

These fixes make the platform much more stable, especially for users running servers on the latest Windows builds.

A Fresh Look with UI Updates ✨

On the design side, Audiobookshelf has swapped out older SVG icons for Material Symbols equivalents, giving the interface a cleaner, more modern look. Other UI/UX tweaks include better podcast matching visuals, corrected author input fields, and the removal of unnecessary success toasts streamlining the overall experience.

Why This Matters

Audiobookshelf is already a favorite among self-hosting enthusiasts who want a Plex- or Jellyfin-style setup for audiobooks and podcasts. With bulk chapter editing, smarter sorting, and improved reliability, version 2.29 makes it even easier to manage a growing collection while keeping the experience sleek and professional.

For the full list of changes, you can check the project’s official documentation and changelog.