Releases

New Features Added to the Bidding Platform

2026

October 21

• Apply Fees and Expenses in Bulk
  • You can now add a buyer's fee to a batch of invoices, or an expense to a batch of settlements, all at once. Locked statements are skipped automatically, so nothing gets changed that shouldn't.
• Yes, AI Can Now Read Your Catalogs
  • One question we hear a lot is "Is AI searching our catalogs?" As of this update, the answer is yes. We've rebuilt how your auction and lot pages are delivered so that AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity can actually read them. Before, a lot of that content only appeared after the page loaded in a browser, which meant crawlers often saw a mostly blank page. Now every lot page comes with clean, structured details (title, description, auction dates and more) in a format these tools are built to understand. We've also added a full map of your lots so crawlers can find every one, plus a guide written specifically for AI tools that points them to your listings.
• Back Where You Left Off
  • After you save or cancel an edit in the admin, you'll return to the same filtered, sorted list you were working from. No more re-applying your filters every time.
• Simpler Sale Results Imports
  • Imports now match bidders by name plus whichever paddle number is in the file, and the Email column is no longer required. If a paddle is missing, the one already on file stays put.
• Clearer Emoji Errors
  • If a field contains an emoji that can't be saved, you'll now see a message telling you exactly which field and which character is the problem.
• Better Import Status
  • If a CSV import fails, it'll now be clearly marked as errored instead of looking like it's still running.
• Smoother Live Clerking
  • Autoload now reliably moves to the next lot, and we fixed an issue where a lot could briefly flip from paused back to live.
• Faster Admin Searches
  • Searching and browsing items in the admin is much faster, especially for larger catalogs. One search that used to take nearly three minutes now loads in under a second.

October 13

• Preview Bulk Item Updates Before You Commit
  • Bulk Item Update now shows you a before and after table of every item that's about to change. When you hit Execute, it applies exactly what you previewed, so there are no surprises.
• POS Convenience Fee for Linked Auction Groups
  • You can now set a Point of Sale Convenience Fee right on the Linked Auctions Group admin form. Help text makes it clear when the group setting applies and when the individual auction setting takes over.

October 6

• Grid, Map, and Photo Views on the Multi-Par Auction TV
  • The Auction TV for Multi-Par auctions now has three views you can switch between right from the header: Grid, Map, and Photo. Grid View shows winning parcels and combinations alongside the other contenders, including the current bid, price per acre, and amount needed to get back in. Map View highlights the winning parcels in their configured colors, while Photo View rotates through images for the current lot. A running winning total stays visible above it all.
• Change Quantities on Items Without Bids
  • You can now change the quantity of a lot in a running timed auction as long as it hasn't received any bids. Once a lot has bids, its quantity stays locked as before.
• Lettered Lots Reorder in the Right Sequence
  • Lots with letters, like 290A and 290B, now sort exactly where you'd expect them. They'll correctly appear as 290, 290A, 290B, and so on.
• Seller Checks Print for Linked Auction Groups
  • We fixed an issue that could prevent seller checks from printing when using the Auction Date field with a Linked Auction Group. Those checks now print correctly using the date of the group's earliest auction.
• More Accurate Driver's License Scanning
  • Some barcode scanners were cutting off the end of first names or dropping the city when scanning a driver's license. Scans from those scanners now read names, streets, and cities correctly.

September 29

• Release Notes Are Now in Your Admin Portal
  • Keeping up with what's new in BidWrangler just got easier. When we release an update, admins will now see a banner in the admin portal with a "What's New" button that opens the release details. You can also find a history of past updates anytime under Company > Release Notes. Once you've read an update, just dismiss the banner and it'll stay out of your way.
• More Reliable Live Video Broadcasts
  • We made several improvements to make live video broadcasts more reliable for both bidders and clerks. If a bidder's internet connection drops during a live broadcast, their video feed now reconnects automatically without a page refresh. Clerks will also know right away if a broadcast fails to start instead of seeing their own camera preview and assuming they're live. We've upgraded the technology behind broadcasts too, including better support for bidders watching on their phones.
• Faster AI Catalog Reruns
  • Rerunning AI Cataloging for an item or an entire auction is now faster. If a photo hasn't changed since the last run, AI won't analyze it again. Only new or replaced photos are processed, cutting down the time it takes to complete a rerun.
• Auction Progress Screen Stays on the Current Lot
  • We fixed an issue that could cause the Auction Progress screen to switch to "Starting Soon" during a bidders' choice group when a sold lot was moved to a different buyer on an invoice. The screen now stays on the correct current lot, keeping venue displays accurate throughout the sale.

September 23

• Mark Items as Shippable
  • There's a new "Shippable?" checkbox when cataloging. Bidders will see a truck icon in the catalog and a "Shippable" tag on the item page, so they know right away what can be shipped. It works in CSV imports and item exports too.
• Default Payment Types for Invoices and Settlements
  • If you mostly take cash or check, you can now set a default payment type for invoices and another for seller settlements in Company Settings. The Add Payment window opens with that type already selected, and you can still change it for any single payment.
• Check Payable To in Seller Imports and Exports
  • Seller CSV imports now recognize a "Check Payable To" column, and seller exports include it. It's an easy way to bring in seller payment details all at once.
• More Reliable Invoice and Settlement Exports
  • Large invoice and settlement exports now run in the background, so they won't tie up your screen or time out. You can download the file from the export log once it's ready, and we'll email you a link too.
• Photos Added From Another Device Are Kept
  • If a photo was added from another device while the photo manager was open, reordering, rotating, or cropping could accidentally remove it. That's fixed, and deleting a photo now removes only the one you picked.
• Tidier Item Cards in My Items
  • Item cards on the My Items page no longer overlap after a refresh when estimates are showing.

September 15

• No More Early Countdowns on Lots Added Mid-Auction
  • Lots added to an auction that was already running could show a closing countdown before their turn. Those lots now wait for their scheduled time, so bidders see accurate closing times.
• Resumed Lots Close on Schedule in Cascading Auctions
  • When you paused and then resumed a lot in a cascading auction, it could get a closing time that was too short. Resumed lots now close in their normal scheduled slot.
• Cleaner Seller Checks for Whole-Dollar Amounts
  • Seller checks for whole-dollar amounts now always show the cents (for example, "Forty and 00/100"). The rest of the amount line fills in the way a properly written check should.
• Faster, Smarter AI Cataloging
  • AI cataloging now runs on a newer, faster AI model by default. Item descriptions come back quicker, so you can get lots listed with less waiting.

September 10

• Support article links added to every import page
  • ​The Auctions, Bidders, Sellers, Registrations, Sale Results, and Categories import pages now link to the matching support article, so help is right there when you need it. Same convenience the Items import has always had, now available across the board.
• Filter Settlements by Lot ID
  • ​Settlements now include a Lot ID filter, so you can jump straight to the settlement tied to a specific lot instead of scrolling or searching manually. Especially handy when a seller or buyer asks about one particular item.
• Invoice lists load reliably, even for big auctions
  • Companies with large invoice volumes were seeing the list time out when viewing many records at once. We've reworked how those pages pull data, so lists load quickly no matter how many invoices are on the books.
• Chat widget fixed on mobile
  • ​On some phones the chat window's close button was pushed off screen, making it hard to dismiss. The widget now fits properly on modern edge-to-edge screens, with cleaner spacing around the search icon.

August 27

• Invoices and Settlement Documents Now Use Your Auction's Timezone
  • Paperwork generated in the evening could get stamped with tomorrow's date. That's fixed. Invoices, settlement reports, seller checks, and pick lists now reflect your auction's local date.
• Photo Review Pages Scroll the Way You Expect
  • On the Auction Review page, hovering over a photo could trap your scroll inside the photo grid instead of moving the page. That's resolved, and the grids no longer carry extra empty space at the bottom.

August 25

• Refund a Payment Right from the Invoice
  • Admins can now issue refunds directly from the invoice or settlement where the payment was recorded. Click the refund button next to any eligible payment and a form opens pre-filled with the amount, fee, and tax, all editable, so full or partial refunds are equally simple. For cash payments, change handed back is excluded automatically. Payments that shouldn't be refunded, like incomplete payments, existing refunds, or seller deductions, won't show the option at all.

August 20

• New Sort Option When Printing Settlements
  • Settlements can now be ordered by seller number, alongside the existing options to sort by settlement number or seller last name. Settlements sort in ascending order by seller number, making it easier to find a specific seller in a large batch.
• Fixed Account Menu Tabs on Newer Phones
  • On phones with a notch or rounded corners, the Details and Billing tabs on the account page could get tucked behind the header in portrait mode. Those tabs now sit correctly below the header on every device.

August 17

• Better Multi-Device Cataloging
  • Edits from teammates working on the same item at the same time no longer overwrite each other. Photos added from one device stay in place when someone saves changes from another.
• Paddle Number Fix for Live-Only Bidders
  • When a clerk sold an item by typing in a bidder's paddle number, that bidder could end up with an online paddle number and bidding access they never signed up for. Bidders now keep only the registration and paddle number they actually registered with.

July 29

• Add Credits to Seller Settlements
  • You can now apply a flat credit directly to a seller's settlement. It raises the Grand Total without affecting the subtotal or commission, giving you a clean way to add one-off amounts owed to a seller.
• 3D Virtual Tours on Items
  • Items can now include a Matterport 3D tour. Bidders will see a "3D Tour" thumbnail in the item carousel and can explore the space right inside the photo viewer or fullscreen, perfect for real estate and larger lots.
• Bulk-Export First Item Photos
  • The Photo Manager has a new Export Photos option that downloads just the first image of every item as a single zip file. Great for quickly building marketing materials or catalogs without pulling every photo one at a time.
• Buy Backs Now in Auction Summaries
  • Auction summaries now include buy-back lots and their associated fees, and those figures flow through to your Multi-Auction Reports. Your financial reporting now reflects the full picture.
• Invoice Numbers on Card Payments
  • Credit card payments now carry the invoice's number into the payment record within Authorize.net, making it much easier to match transactions to invoices when reconciling your books.
• Acreage in Multi-Par Results
  • Winning multi-par solutions now display acreage for each parcel or combination, plus a total acreage and per-acre figure in the header, handy for land and farm auctions.
• More Auto-Extend Group Options
  • The Auto Extend Group list has expanded from 26 to 52 options (now including AA–ZZ), giving you far more flexibility when grouping lots that close together.
• Faster Global Search
  • Item search now starts returning results after just 3 characters instead of 4, so bidders find what they're looking for a little sooner.
• Rows-Per-Page on Settlements
  • The admin settlements list now has a rows-per-page selector, matching the invoices and items lists, so you can control how many settlements you see at once.

July 21

• More Control Over AI-Generated Catalog Descriptions
  • You can now choose exactly how AI-generated content gets applied to your catalog items. Replace the existing description entirely, add the AI content before it, or append it after. You can also provide custom context for individual items to guide what the AI generates. More flexibility when you're using AI to speed up your cataloging.
• Auction-Level Documents
  • Auctions can now have their own documents attached directly to them. Before, documents could only go on individual items. Admins upload them from the auction settings page, same as they already do for items. Bidders will see a new "Documents" tab alongside the auction details where they can open any attached files.
• Bidder's Choice: Faster Round Advancement
  • The "Run Bidder's Choice again" toggle is now on by default, so clerks can move through rounds faster during live auctions without re-enabling it each time.

July 1

• Bidder Chat
  • You can now offer live chat to bidders right inside the platform. Bidders get a chat widget while they browse, and your staff get a dedicated inbox to view and respond. Set chat availability at the company or auction level so you decide when it's on.
• Accepted Online Maxbids Now Highlighted in Auction Progress
  • When an online bidder's max bid is accepted, the bidding panel highlights that state clearly. A small visual cue that helps clerks and auctioneers stay oriented during fast-moving lots.
• Faster Clerking Panel
  • The bidding panel in the online clerk now updates right after each bid action. Things should feel a lot snappier during live sales.
• Lot ID Column on the Admin Bids List
  • Lot ID is now a column on the admin bids list, so it's easier to cross-reference bids with your lot records at a glance.
• Fixed: Bid History Freezing During Rapid Bidding
  • A few of you reported the bid history widget freezing during heavy auto-accept activity, showing a stale high bidder even as the ask moved. That's fixed. History now stays in sync during rapid-fire bidding.
• Fixed: Clerking Panel Error with "Hide For Sale" Listings
  • We found a bug affecting auctions with items set to "Hide For Sale." Clerks trying to open the online or live clerking panel would hit an error that stopped it from loading. That's resolved, and panels now load correctly no matter your listing settings.

June 23

• Hide "For Sale" Status on Item Listings
  • You now have the option to hide the "For Sale" status label on your listings, giving you more control over how your items appear to bidders.
• Registered Bidders Count on Auction Reports
  • Your Auction Report home page now shows the number of registered bidders for each auction.
• New Star and Share Icon Color Customization
  • We can now customize the color of the star and share icons, giving you even more control over your brand's look and feel. (Send us an email if you want these changed, and we'll update this for you behind the scenes!)
• YouTube Links with Tracking Parameters Now Work Correctly
  • If you've ever pasted a YouTube link with extra tracking info in the URL, it may not have embedded properly. We've fixed this, so your video links work reliably no matter how they're copied from YouTube.
• Three-Dot Menu on Item Cards Links to Auction Details
  • Item cards on Global Item Search and Global My Items now include a three-dot menu with a direct link to the auction details page, making navigation quicker for your bidders.
• Statement Layout Profiles
  • You can now choose between three layout styles (Compact, Standard, and Comfort) for your invoices, settlements, and pick lists. Whether you prefer a tighter, information-dense layout or something with more breathing room, there's an option to match your preference. Find it in your Company Configuration settings.

June 9

• Smarter AI Catalog
  • When you use AI Catalog at the auction level, it now runs on new items only by default. You get all the speed and convenience of AI-assisted cataloging without it re-processing items you've already set up. Less noise, more efficiency.
• Bug Fix: Unpublishing Items After Auction Completion
  • Items in a completed timed auction couldn't be unpublished before, which made post-auction inventory management a headache. That's fixed! You can now freely update the published status of items once an auction has fully completed.
• Bug Fix: Map Pin Locations Restored
  • A recent update caused auction and item location coordinates to stop auto-populating, so map pins were defaulting to the wrong spot. This is resolved, and location coordinates now save correctly again.

June 5

• Private Notes Column
  • We added a Private Notes column and search filter to the Invoices and Settlements list view, so you can flag, track, and filter with internal notes right from the admin portal.
• Bulk Settlement Actions
  • We brought the popular invoice behavior over to Settlements. Update tax and commission rates across all items on a Settlement at once and cut your manual data entry at closeout.
• Live Bidding Bug Fix
  • We squashed an edge case where the bid button could get stuck on "PREBID" while transitioning between items.

May 28

• Item Screen Reorganized for Faster Cataloging
  • We moved Lot ID, Stock Number, and Auction Position to the top of the item screen so your most-used fields are front and center. Less scrolling, faster cataloging.
• Invoice Font Size Fix
  • A bug was causing invoice text to appear larger than intended, and that's now corrected. We've also heard feedback that the updated font feels too small for some users, so in an upcoming release you'll be able to choose between small, medium, and large font sizes on your invoices and settlements. Stay tuned!
• AI Cataloging Back on Track
  • Some of you may have noticed hiccups with AI cataloging while we were upgrading to the latest AI models. That issue has been resolved and AI cataloging is back to normal. We're also actively working on a fix for the "Hold to Refine" button and hope to have that out to you very soon.

May 21

• Item Cataloger Tracking
  • You can now see who created or last updated each lot, including the staff member's name and ID. This information is visible in the admin panel, CSV exports, and summary reports.
• Search by Private Notes in Auction Review
  • Admins can now search lots by their private notes directly from the auction review interface.
• Pay Now Threshold for Invoices
  • You can now set a minimum invoice amount that controls whether the "Pay Now" button appears for bidders. If an invoice falls below the threshold, the Pay Now option stays available. At or above it, the button is hidden. Leave the threshold blank and nothing changes from your current setup.
• Multi-Auction Seller Summary Report
  • A brand-new Seller Summary Report is now available alongside the existing Buyer and Item reports. Filter and sort by seller name, seller number, location, total paid, total commission, lots sold, auctions sold in, and more with full CSV export support.
• Company Logo as Favicon
  • Your company's logo now appears as the browser tab favicon across the bidder platform, login pages, and admin portal, giving your auction site a more polished, branded look.
• Fix: Invoices and Pick Lists Now Print in Lot Order
  • Bulk-printed invoices, pick lists, and release tickets now correctly sort lots by lot identifier rather than the order in which they sold. This was a bug for auctions where lots didn't sell sequentially.

May 5

• Bidder Capping in Registrations
  • You can now set bidder caps directly on a bidder's registration, giving you more control over who participates in your auctions and how much they can spend.
• Auction Pause
  • Need to hit the brakes mid-auction? You can now pause an auction and resume when you're ready.
• Bulk Statements Unlock
  • Unlock multiple Invoices or Settlements at once with our new bulk unlock feature, saving you time when managing your statements.
• Photo Management Fix
  • We've resolved an issue with photo manipulation in the manager and catalog views. Everything should be displaying and working smoothly again.

Apr. 23

• New Feature
  • Pick Lists just got a lot more flexible! You can now configure them directly from your invoice settings to better fit your workflow.
• Bug Fix
  • We squashed a bug that was causing issues when using bulk item actions to move items from one auction to another with matching lot IDs. Everything should now work smoothly as expected.

Apr. 15

• Introducing: Auction Staging
  • Build your auctions in peace! You can now stage items behind the scenes before going live.
  • Draft Mode: Upload photos and refine descriptions privately. Staff and admins can see these staged items (marked with an "Unpublished" watermark), but they are completely hidden from the general public.
  • Go Live Your Way: Publish items one-at-a-time or use the new "Publish All" button to go live in a single click.
  • Safety First: To prevent accidental errors, items cannot be "Unpublished" if they are currently active or accepting bids in a live auction.
  • Support article coming soon!
• Major Image Quality Upgrade
  • We've vastly upgraded image quality across the platform.
  • We have also patched the edge case bugs involving image orientation and editing within the cataloging app. With these fixes deployed, the platform now fully leverages our image upgrade.
  • Important to note: Photos on the platform are now using AVIF format.
• Enhanced Admin Tools
  • Smart Tax Search: No more scrolling! You can now type to search tax rates on Invoices and Settlements.
  • Filter by Organization: Quickly sort your Invoices and Settlements by Company or Organization.

Apr. 8

• Quick Capture in Cataloging
  • Say goodbye to the "middle man." We've removed the editor step between photos in the cataloging app, allowing you to snap-and-go for much faster item entry. (Note: If you prefer the editor, you can disable Quick Capture under your catalog settings.)
• Scan to Checkout
  • We've added scanning functionality to individual lots on the Pick List. Scanning an item will automatically select it on the Checkout screen, keeping your pickup lines moving fast.
• Default Starting Bids
  • Save time on data entry by setting a default starting bid at either the Company or Auction level.
• Cleaner Clerking Search
  • We've refined bidder search results in the clerking panels for better clarity and speed.
  • Filtered Results: The search now ignores email addresses, focusing strictly on Paddle Numbers and Bidder Names.
  • Accuracy: By removing email matches from the clerk's view, the system reduces the risk of selecting the wrong bidder during the fast-paced environment of a live auction.
• Bug Fixes
  • Global Item Search is now fully functional during cascading closes, keeping your bidders engaged until the final hammer falls. We also updated search results in the live clerking panel so paddle numbers remain visible while searching.

Mar. 4

• Improved Range Selection
  • We've upgraded the Shift + Click behavior within the Admin Portal to be smoother than ever.
• Clerking Panels Range Selection
  • This lightning-fast selection behavior has now been extended to both the Online and Live Clerking Panels. Clerks can now highlight a range of items in a fraction of the time.
• Enhanced Invoice Search
  • You can now filter your invoices by Lot ID, giving you a more direct path to the data you need when reconciling or answering bidder questions.

Feb. 25

• Item Estimates (High/Low)
  • You can now store high and low estimates directly on your items. Want your bidders to see them? There's a new toggle that lets you display these estimates on the bidder view, giving your audience more confidence and guidance as they bid!
• On-the-Fly Terms & Conditions
  • No more jumping between screens! You can now create or edit your Terms and Conditions directly within the auction setup. It's a faster, more intuitive way to ensure your legal fine print is perfect for every sale.

Feb. 19

• Precision Multi-Par Mapping
  • You can now manually draw and overlay precise parcel boundaries directly onto live Google Maps for multi-par auctions. As combinations shift during the auction, the map updates instantly to show exactly which plots are in play.
  • The upgrade: Give your bidders a high-definition, interactive view of the actual terrain.
  • The benefit: Total geographical clarity = higher bidder confidence and bigger results for your sellers.
• Global Watchlist
  • Bidders can now "star" items across every active auction and track them in one sleek, unified view. No more jumping between auctions; they can monitor and bid on everything they love from one screen.
  • The benefit: Keeps bidders engaged longer and makes it easier for them to spend across multiple events.

Feb. 13

• Bug Fix for Moved Items on Invoices
  • When items are moved between bidder invoices, the original bid type now stays intact. This ensures the correct buyer's premium is applied every time.
• Permanent Bidder Numbers + Linked Auction Groups
  • Clerking to permanent bidder numbers now works seamlessly inside Linked Auction Groups. Even if a permanent bidder hasn't registered yet, the system will automatically register them and assign the bid correctly, just like in non-LAG auctions.
• Faster, Cleaner Clerking with Auto-Accept Control
  • For clerks who use the auto-accept feature in live auctions, we've improved this feature to give you better control during final calls. As you hit "Sold," auto-accept pauses and prompts a quick confirmation so late sniper bids don't slip in after the hammer falls, reducing reversals and bidder frustration.

Jan. 29

• Mobile Branding
  • You can now fully control the look of our new mobile navigation bar! Customize the navigation bar color and set specific colors for both active and inactive icons to ensure your app looks exactly the way you want it to.
• Dynamic Invoice Contact Info
  • We've added a new variable to your invoice settings. Now, you can automatically populate the specific contact information associated with an invoice setting, making it easier for bidders to know exactly who to reach out to for questions.
• Registration Fix
  • We've squashed a bug where questionnaires with only optional questions weren't appearing during registration. Now, your bidders will see every question you want to ask, whether it's required or not!

Jan. 19

• Seamless Sign-Out
  • We've corrected a navigation bug that affected bidders signing out from auction or item pages. Instead of being interrupted by an intermediate "Go to Homepage" screen, bidders are now transitioned smoothly back to the UI. It's one less click for them and a cleaner, more professional look for your brand.
• Performance and Security Improvement
  • We also performed some significant "under-the-hood" maintenance on our core administrative engine this week. These back-end upgrades ensure the platform stays fast, stable, and secure as your bidding volume grows.

Jan. 13

• Improved Pickup Scheduling
  • Tired of the "when can I come get my items?" phone calls? You can now add a Pickup Scheduling URL to your auction. This allows you to drop a dynamic link directly into your invoice settings, letting bidders book their own time slots in seconds.
  • The Result: Less administrative overhead and a professional experience for your buyers.
• Auction Progress Improvements
  • Your reporting should be seamless, regardless of how the item was sold. Our Auction Progress Report now fully supports "live" data. If an item is sold live, you'll see all the critical details (paddle number, bidder info, high bid, and max bid) matching the data you already get for online sales.
  • The Result: One unified report for a total view of your auction's success.

Jan. 6

• Reserve Met Visibility Controls
  • You can now choose whether bidders see when a reserve has been met. A new "Show reserve met" setting allows you to disable that text entirely, helping keep bidders focused on the action without revealing when the reserve is cleared.
• Import Tax Rates with Bidder Lists
  • You can now include Tax Rate IDs when importing bidders via csv files. This is especially helpful for tax-exempt buyers and ensures unlocked invoices are updated automatically, with no more manual fixes.
• More Flexible Seller Check Layouts
  • We've added "Check Payable To" and "Company/Organization" fields to expand our check layout fields, making your payout process more professional and automated.
• Clearer Online Bid Visibility During the Auction
  • Online bids are now highlighted in the auction progress screen, so auctioneers can spot online activity at a glance during the heat of the auction.
• Bug Fix
  • We also resolved an issue in the Settlement UI where expenses weren't properly linked to statement rows.