Hello creators!

We're excited to announce that we've refined and reintroduced our Bayesian significance calculations. This update delivers clearer, more reliable statistical insights to power your decision-making.

What's New:

• Advanced Bayesian Analysis: Our improved statistical model provides more precise assessments of your test results
• Clearer Significance Indicators: We've redesigned how significance is displayed for better at-a-glance understanding
• More Reliable Results: Get dependable statistical validation that accurately reflects performance differences

Why You'll Appreciate This:

• Informed Decisions: Make choices with greater statistical confidence when selecting winning variations
• Streamlined Analysis: Quickly identify meaningful results with our improved significance indicators
• Optimized Testing: Focus your efforts on variations that truly make a difference

This enhanced feature is available for Pro and Business users in their test results today!

Happy testing!— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We're excited to announce a powerful update that gives you more control over your tests! You can now add and edit thumbnail variations directly within your test settings.

What's New:

• Add Variations: Forgot to add a crucial variation? Now you can easily add new variations to existing tests, ensuring you don't miss any opportunity to optimize.
• Edit Variations: Spot a typo or want to tweak an existing thumbnail? Now you can make quick edits to your thumbnail variations, without having to start from scratch.

Why You'll Love It:

• Increased Flexibility: Adjust your tests on the fly as your creative ideas evolve
• Error Correction: Fix typos or make minor adjustments without disrupting your testing workflow
• Streamlined Process: Add and edit variations directly within the interface for a seamless experience

Log in today and explore these new features to fine-tune your thumbnail testing process and unlock even better results!

Happy testing!— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We're rolling out a new level of control for your thumbnail tests: You can now select the duration of rotations! This gives you even greater flexibility in designing tests that fit your unique needs and audience.

What's New:

• Selectable Rotation Duration: Choose how long each thumbnail variation appears during your tests.
• Fine-Grained Control: Tailor the test duration to match the type of content you're testing, your audience's viewing habits, and your specific campaign goals.

Why You'll Love It:

• Optimized Insights: Choose the right rotation length to get the most accurate performance data
• Targeted Testing: Design tests that reflect how your audience typically engages with your content
• Enhanced Flexibility: Customize your testing strategy to meet your specific needs

Log in today and take advantage of this new feature to unlock even more powerful insights into your thumbnail performance!

Happy testing!— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We're excited to announce a powerful new addition to the ThumbnailTest API!

Pro and Business plan users can now create tests programmatically directly through our API!

What's New:

- Create Tests Endpoint: Build custom workflows and automate test creation using our robust API

- Full Integration: Seamlessly incorporate test creation into your existing tools and processes

- Enhanced Automation: Take your thumbnail testing to the next level with programmatic control

- Zapier Integration: We're adding this functionality to our Zapier integration soon!

Getting Started:

Head over to our API documentation at https://api.thumbnailtest.com/docs to explore the new endpoint and learn how to implement test creation in your workflow.

Why You'll Love It:

- Streamlined Workflow: Automate test creation as part of your content publishing process

- Custom Integration: Build the exact testing workflow that fits your unique needs

- Time-Saving: Reduce manual work and focus more on creating great content

Ready to supercharge your testing automation? Explore the documentation and begin building with our enhanced API today!

Happy coding and testing!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We're excited to introduce a powerful new feature for our Business plan users that lets you export your test data directly to Google Sheets—perfect for deeper analysis, custom reporting, and sharing insights with your team!

How It Works:

1. Connect Google Sheets: Click on your profile picture (top right) → Account Settings → next to "Google Sheets Access" click "Grant Google Sheets Access"

2. Export Your Data: On any test page, click the three dots (top right) → "Create Google Sheet"

3. Instant Results: A new Google Sheet will be created in your Google Drive with all the current data from your test page

What You Get:

- Complete Test Data: All your test metrics, performance data, and insights exported seamlessly

- Custom Analysis: Use Google Sheets' powerful tools to create custom charts, pivot tables, and reports

- Easy Sharing: Share your test results with team members, clients, or stakeholders effortlessly

- Data Backup: Keep permanent records of your test performance for future reference

Ready to take your data analysis to the next level? This feature is available now for Business plan subscribers!

Happy analyzing!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We have an important update regarding how you sign into ThumbnailTest. We're upgrading from YouTube channel authentication to Google account authentication to provide you with better security, more reliable access, and future-proof your login experience.

⚠️ Action Required:

YouTube login will be discontinued in the near future, and all YouTube-authenticated accounts will be deactivated after the transition period. You need to migrate to Google account authentication as soon as possible to ensure uninterrupted access to your account.

What's Changing:

• Better Security: Enhanced protection through Google's OAuth 2.0
• More Reliable Access: Fewer authentication issues and faster sign-in
• Future-Proof: Ensures continued access as we phase out YouTube login
• New Features: Enables upcoming Google-integrated features like Google Sheets export

Migration Process:

1. Sign out of your current ThumbnailTest account
2. Go to https://app.thumbnailtest.com/auth/signin
3. Click "Continue with Google"
4. Select your Google account and grant permissions

Two Scenarios:

• Email Match: If your Google email matches your YouTube channel email, all your data, tests, team memberships, and billing info will seamlessly transfer over ✅
• Email Mismatch: A new account may be created. Team owners will need to follow a special transfer process

Your Data is Safe:

• All thumbnail tests remain accessible
• Team memberships are preserved
• Settings and billing information stay linked

Need Help? Check out our detailed migration guide: https://support.thumbnailtest.com/en/article/youtube-channel-to-google-account-migration-guide-1lawhwj/?bust=1748978993020 

Or contact our support team through live chat or at support@thumbnailtest.com.

Don't Wait! Migrate today to ensure continued access to your account.

Happy testing!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We’re excited to announce two big updates to our Title Generator—making it more powerful and personalized than ever before!

What’s New:

1. Reference Channels Feature (NEW):

Want AI to write titles like your favorite creators? Simply input their channels, and our AI will pull in the latest titles from those channels to inspire fresh, engaging titles for your videos.

Upgrade to PRO/BUSINESS to access this feature.

2. Enhanced Title Generation:

Our existing Title Generator has been upgraded! Previously, it only used your video’s current title and best practices. Now, it also pulls in your video’s description and the latest titles from your own channel to craft titles that truly reflect your unique style.

This enhancement is available to all users.

Why You’ll Love It:

- Personalized Inspiration: Get title suggestions that align with the style of your favorite creators while staying true to your own brand.

- Richer Data Sources: With access to your video’s description and your channel’s latest titles, the AI generates more relevant and tailored suggestions.

- Better Engagement: Create titles that resonate with your audience and drive higher performance.

Try out these updates today and see the difference for yourself. Upgrade to PRO/BUSINESS to unlock the full potential of the Reference Channels feature!

Happy creating!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We're excited to announce that ThumbnailTest has integrated with Zapier, unlocking powerful automation to streamline your workflow. Quick access to our Zaps means you can instantly boost your productivity and focus more on creating content.

What’s New:

- New Test Created: Instantly trigger actions whenever a new test is set up on your channel.

- Test Updated: Automate your workflow as soon as any test on your channel is updated.

Easy Setup Options:

- Search on Zapier: Look for "ThumbnailTest" on the Zapier platform to explore and activate our available Zaps.

- Instant Workflow Creation: Head over to your Team Settings in ThumbnailTest and use the Zapier widget. If you're signed into Zapier, you can instantly create a custom workflow right from ThumbnailTest.

Why You’ll Love It:

- Streamlined Automation: Effortlessly automate repetitive tasks so you can concentrate on creating amazing content.

- Seamless Integration: Connect your ThumbnailTest data with your favorite tools to boost efficiency.

- Enhanced Productivity: Save time and scale your creative process with robust automation tools.

Get started today and experience how seamless automation can transform the way you manage thumbnail tests. We can't wait to see how you leverage this new integration to supercharge your creative process!

Happy automating!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

The core Test endpoints for the ThumbnailTest API are now available, giving you powerful ways to access and integrate your test data directly into your workflows.

What You Can Do Now:

• Fetch Test Lists: Programmatically retrieve lists of your tests. Use various filters like channel, test type, speed, or status to get exactly the data you need.
• Get Test Details: Pull detailed information for any specific test using its ID.
• Retrieve Analytics: Access the granular performance analytics (views, CTR, watch time, etc.) for your completed or ongoing tests. Integrate this data into your custom dashboards or analysis tools.

Why You’ll Love It:

• 📊 Data at Your Fingertips: Integrate test results and analytics directly where you need them.
• ⚙️ Build Custom Solutions: Create tailored dashboards, reports, or automated workflows using your test data.

API Rate Limits:

To ensure fair usage, the API has the following rate limits based on your plan:

• Pro Plan: 300 requests per hour
• Business Plan: 1200 requests per hour

Coming Soon:

We're actively working on features to make automation even easier:

• Endpoint to Start Tests: Initiate new thumbnail tests directly via the API.
• Webhooks: Get real-time notifications for test events.
• Zapier Integration: Connect ThumbnailTest to thousands of other apps with no code.

Have ideas for improvements or questions about the API?

We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and suggestions on our public roadmap:

👉 https://roadmap.thumbnailtest.com 

Stay tuned for updates!

Dive into our API documentation to explore the endpoints and start leveraging your data today!

Happy testing!

— The ThumbnailTest Team

Hello creators!

We've heard you, and we're excited to introduce a new improvement: you can now get analytics data for tests you canceled.

What’s New:

- When you cancel a test, you’ll now see a new button on the test page that lets you fetch analytics data up until the very last variation was shown.

- Clicking this button will open YouTube Studio, retrieve the latest data, then automatically close YouTube Studio and refresh your test page—no extra steps required!

Why You’ll Love It:

- 🔍 Accurate Insights: Even if a test didn’t run to completion, you can still review performance data to inform your next steps.

- ⚡ Seamless Experience: With one click, access crucial analytics without leaving your workflow.

- 🎬 Optimized Testing: Get the full picture of your tests to continuously fine-tune your creative strategies.

Give it a try and see the data magic in action! As always, we appreciate your feedback as we continue to refine our tools for you.

Happy testing and keep creating!

— The ThumbnailTest Team