Platform Updates
Latest improvements and announcements.
The Last Minute Lecture Website Is Closing
The website is shutting down at the end of August 2026 and the chapter audio is moving to our YouTube channel, free. Through August, every feature is unlocked for anyone with an account, and monthly supporters' final month is honoured with no further charges.
Your Data Stays Here — We've Removed All Third-Party Trackers
Google Analytics is gone. Last Minute Lecture now carries zero third-party analytics or advertising trackers — measurement is entirely our own, anonymous, and deleted after 90 days.
A Brief Pause on Book Requests
We're temporarily pausing book and translation requests while we rebuild the request process. Every other supporter perk stays active, and you can change your tier or cancel anytime.
The Biggest Update Yet — Accounts, Offline Listening, Podcast Feeds, and More
Free accounts with a personal Study Room, a completely rebuilt Study Mode, offline listening, private podcast feeds, Spanish editions, book and translation requests with community voting, and a new supporter program — all in one release.
Support Last Minute Lecture
Last Minute Lecture now supports optional community contributions to help sustain hosting, transcripts, and future platform development while keeping access free.
Transcript System and Audio Experience Overhaul
Full transcripts, a persistent audio player, and major study-focused improvements have been added across the platform.
Audio Player Improvements
The audio player has been updated with new playback controls, progress tracking, and a redesigned interface to improve the study experience.
Audio Player Improvements and Transcript Updates
Audio players now support 15-second skip controls across devices, and transcript support is currently in development.
Transition to Website-First Access and Content Updates
Most textbooks are moving off YouTube to the website, with updates to editions and how content is covered moving forward.
Improvements to Topics Navigation and Site Cleanliness
The topics section has been redesigned for easier navigation and empty ad placements have been removed to improve the browsing experience.
Textbooks Now Organized by Subject
Students can now browse textbooks by subject and explore content across the site using a new topics search page.
Slower Playback Speeds Added to Audio Player
The audio player now supports slower playback speeds to help students better follow complex material.
Platform Updates Log Launched
We launched a public updates log to keep students informed of new textbooks, features, and site improvements.
Update on Textbook Request Prioritization
We clarified how textbook requests are prioritized as the platform continues migrating content from YouTube to the website.