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The 2023 Autumn Release

A summary of every new feature in our latest release.

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Post fields customization

Control the structure of posts on your padlet. Customize your post composer with editable placeholders, text fields, and attachment options.

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Breakout links and submission request links

Send links that provide access to only one section of your padlet, and send links that allow users to submit posts without seeing the rest of the padlet.

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Privacy & Security

Improvements to Safety Net: expanded oversight and customizable standards

We now offer control over Safety Net’s content standards and we’ve expanded Safety Net’s jurisdiction to audio, video, and comments.

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Customizable PDF exports

Export your padlet as a handout or slides.

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ClassLink integration

Backpack organizations can now manage users and allow sign-ins through ClassLink.

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Templates

Choose from over 100 pre-built templates instead of starting with a blank board.

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Comprehensive spreadsheet exports

Export padlets as spreadsheets with complete post, comment, and reaction data.

The 2023 summer release

The 2023 summer release

A summary of every new feature in our latest release.

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Polls

Add a poll to your post to conduct a vote, quiz, or survey.

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Mentions

Notify individual collaborators by mentioning them in posts.

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Schedule posts

Make your posts appear on a padlet at a specific time.

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Post drafts

Access auto-saved post drafts across devices and sessions.

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Google Drive integration

Add Google Drive files to posts without leaving your padlet.

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I can't draw

Add AI-generated images to your padlets.

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Classroom plans: a new option for teachers

A subscription tier designed to save teachers time and reduce tedious work.

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Safety Net: AI-powered content moderation

Safety Net automatically reads new posts, blocks inappropriate content, and notifies the padlet owner.

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Export and embed slideshows

Export your slideshows as images and PDFs. Embed slideshows on your websites and blogs.

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API

Build custom apps on top of your padlet content.

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Introducing the Padlet App for Zoom

Use the new Padlet app for Zoom to present interactive, lag-free presentations, collaborate, or take notes with Padlet during Zoom calls.

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Product Featured

Updates to Slideshow: Autoplay, navigation bar, and QR codes

Present with auto-play, use the segmented navigation bar with slide previews, and share by QR code.

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Accessibility update: The Log in pages are WCAG A compliant

Padlet takes another step toward site-wide WCAG A accessibility.

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Product Featured

Sort posts automatically

You can now sort padlets automatically by date, reaction score, alphabetically, randomly, or manually.

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Privacy & Security

Stay protected from malicious links on Padlet

The new link verification system detects dangerous links and warns you before you visit them.

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Privacy & Security

Report posts and padlets that violate our content policy with the new “Report” buttons

We’ve streamlined the process for reporting posts and padlets that violate our content policy.