Introducing Padlet Analysis feature Creating resources is great, but knowing their impact is even better. That’s why we’re introducing simple yet powerful analytics for Padlets. Now you can track total views, unique visitors, and engagement times for your Padlets. Check the reach of the padlet Open any board or sandbox, click on the three dots in the action bar, and select "Details." At the bottom, you can see the analytics for your Padlet: total views, unique visitors, and engagement time. The data is updated approximately every minute to show you the current impact of your Padlet. What these numbers mean Views shows how many times your Padlet has been visited, Visitors tells you how many unique visitors have viewed your content, and Engagement Time shows you how much time everyone has spent looking at your Padlet. So if you have a bulletin board for your class, you can see not only how many times it was accessed, but also how many students actually viewed it. We calculate these metrics in a privacy-friendly way that doesn’t track individual users, so we respect their privacy while still providing valuable insights. Keep it simple We've streamlined the analytics panel to focus on the most important factors, like the reach of your Padlet. If you want more detailed information about your posts, comments, or reactions, you can export your Padlet to a spreadsheet. When can I use it? Analytics features are currently available on the web and mobile versions of Padlet. Simply open any board or sandbox to see the statistics. What are your plans for the future? This is just the beginning of our analytics journey. We are developing more advanced metrics to better understand how Padlet is being used.

Pop-up books transform flat pages into amazing interactive experiences. We ’ve brought that magic to Padlet Sandbox , along with new sound and visual effects. What's new? You can add special effects to your sandbox that react whenever you click. When celebrating an achievement , you can pop confetti or add fireworks to an important announcement to make your content more engaging. Combine these visual effects with sound effects like applause , ding-dongs , or animal sounds to create a multi-sensory experience. Check it out for yourself. These effects open up new possibilities for sandbox creators. Check out this US Climate Map Project . Clicking on each region opens a new card with interactive buttons and emojis. Check it out! Or try the game "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". The sound effects alone will tell you if you're right or wrong. It's much more fun than playing with pen and paper! How to set up Adding special effects to your sandbox is simple: Add objects to the sandbox. Click on the object and select "fx". Choose from 6 visual effects and 181 sound effects. When viewing in play mode, clicking on an object will execute the selected effect. Good to know Each object can have one visual effect and one sound effect. The effect only works in Play mode. As with other sandbox tools, you can disable contributors' access to effects if you don't want them to. Available right now Sound and visual effects are instantly available for web and mobile. Are you reading till the end? Fun fact: Since we built this feature using Airtable as the backend , it’s super easy to maintain and extend our special effects library. Let us know what sound or visual effects you’d like us to add next! [Cue applause!] 🎉👏

Have you ever wondered how apps are translated into other languages? Typically, this involves sending thousands of words to human translators who carefully translate every button, message, and menu item. This is not only time-consuming, but also difficult to maintain consistency in translation. Phrases that appear in different places may be translated differently each time, which can be confusing for users. We're trying something new: using AI to translate Padlet. How it works Our new approach combines the speed and consistency of AI with human expertise. First, we select a language for which there is an existing translation—either one we speak or one that has previously been translated by humans. This allows us to verify the quality of the AI output. Using ChatGPT o1, we translate all text in Padlet, using existing translations as examples. AI translates similar phrases consistently across the platform. These translations are then reviewed by linguists to ensure they are accurate and sound natural to native speakers. This hybrid process gives us the best results: consistent translations generated by AI that allow us to quickly release new features, while human experts add important nuance and cultural understanding that machines cannot replicate. Test in two languages We start this new translation system with two very different languages. Urdu : A major global language that will make Padlet more accessible to millions of users. Urdu’s rich linguistic features and unique script make it a perfect case for testing our AI-assisted translation process. Shakespearean English : A fun addition we’ve been wanting to implement since 2020. Now, with AI, we can transform modern English into clear, theatrical language that adds drama without compromising comprehension. Early Results The results were very promising. The AI translations were surprisingly consistent. Whenever a phrase appeared in multiple places, it was translated the same way every time. This allowed our linguists to focus on fine-tuning these consistent translations instead of starting from scratch. Try it yourself Want to explore Padlet in these new languages? Just visit your account settings and select your preferred language from the menu. Whether you want to use Padlet in Urdu or add some Shakespearean drama to your board, the choice is yours. Future Prospects With the addition of Urdu and Shakespearean English, Padlet now supports 44 languages. This is just the beginning of our journey with AI-assisted translation. As we improve this process, we will be able to add more languages more efficiently, making Padlet a truly accessible platform for users around the world.

A new content protection feature is introduced. Content creation takes time and effort. Whether you’re recording detailed video feedback for your students or sharing confidential documents with your team, you want your content to stay where it’s meant to be. For this reason, we are introducing Copy Protection, a new setting that lets you control how your content can be accessed and shared. When this feature is enabled on Padlet, visitors will not be able to download files or copy your work. Protected Items When copy protection is enabled, only Padlet administrators can: Download attachments to posts Export Padlet to PDF, Image, CSV Make a remake or copy Direct link access to attachments Duplicate or transfer a post This comprehensive protection helps ensure that your content stays exactly where it’s intended. How to set up Enabling copy protection is as easy as a few clicks: Open the settings panel of the board or sandbox Find “Copy Protection” under “Content” Select "Disable All" from the drop-down menu Real-world benefits This feature is especially valuable when: Teachers conducting video discussions who want to prevent the recording from being downloaded Language instructors who want their students to interact directly with content rather than using translation tools Teams that need to keep confidential information only within the platform Anyone who wants more control over their intellectual property Copy protection is currently available on both the board and the sandbox. We built this feature because you asked for it. It was one of the most requested additions, and we’re happy to help keep your content safe. Please keep sending us your feedback – it helps us make Padlet a better service for everyone.

The first day we tested Padlet Sandbox internally, we were in an all-hands video call. We thought it would be a quick demo, but everyone was so excitedly doodling, posting GIFs, sharing memes that we didn’t hear a single word of the presentation. We were just trying out new features. If adults can do this, can you imagine what would happen if we gave these tools to middle school students? That's why we decided that some restrictions were necessary, and as a result, we launched the Sandbox Tool Restriction feature this time. Introducing new features In the future, you can choose to use only the tools you need for collaboration. When holding an idea meeting, you can turn on only the memo function, when creating a photo album, you can leave only the upload function, and when taking a writing class, you can turn off all distracting elements such as drawing and searching. When you turn off the tool, it will disappear from the toolbar and the shortcut keys will not work. This setting applies equally to both web and mobile, and when you change it, it will be reflected to all participants immediately. However, the administrator who created the sandbox can use all the functions at any time, so don't worry. Set up Create a new sandbox Open Settings In the 'Content' menu, find the 'Available Tools' item Just select or deselect the tools you want and you're done. Tip : Want to know exactly what your collaborators will actually see? Open the sandbox in a secret window. As an admin, you can always see all the tools in the regular window, but in secret mode, you can experience it from your collaborators’ perspective. Use Cases We’ve learned from experience that it’s easy to get distracted when there are too many options. Here’s how different groups use this feature to stay focused: Teachers can create note-only sandboxes for intensive writing practice. Teams can turn off all search options and conduct distraction-free brainstorming sessions. Event organizers can create a dedicated gallery for uploading submissions. Workshop facilitators can create sandboxes where only drawing is allowed for visual thinking. Cat owners can disable the laser pointer feature to prevent damage to their computer screens Future plans This is just the beginning of customizing the sandbox. We are working on attachment placeholders that will allow you to request specific types of attachments, which will make the sandbox even more useful. Until then, experiment with different tool combinations, and if your next company demo goes perfectly as planned... well, that's fun, right?