Bloxstrap Changelogs – All The Updates

We’re glad to be able to help so many people significantly enhance their Roblox gaming experience with our Bloxstrap bootstrapper. The pace of the game, the customizations, tweaking the FastFlags settings, and even changing the performance of the Roblox game are all in the gamer’s hands with our third-party bootstrapper.

But do you know how we’ve improved the Bloxstrap versions over the years? What have we added or removed from each version to make it better for you? This Bloxstrap changelog will mention all the Bloxstrap versions, their updates, including additions, removals, and bug fixes. You’ll also be able to download each version directly from this changelog page of the bootstrapper itself.

Bloxstrap Changelog- Evolution Of It Over Time

The experienced and hard-working team of Bloxstrap has worked tirelessly to improve every version of Bloxstrap. They listened to the users, used the app themselves for months, and then kept making changes to the UI, performance, adding new features, and also removing some to make each version better than the last.

This changelog shows you the full Bloxstrap version history – every change made to the Bloxstrap version over the years.

v2.9.0 (latest Version)

This is the latest version of Bloxstrap with all the excellent features.

Features Added

• Multi-instancing
• New launch arguments: -version, -channel, -force.
• Opt-in background updates (slow networks not recommended).
• Translations of Bosnian, Danish, Latvian, and Chinese Traditional (HK) added.
• Custom themes.
• Digital signature added to fix anti-virus issues.
• Better error handling for modification copying.
• A new package has been added to the licenses page.
• Package versions updated.

Removals

• Removed support for Windows 7 & 8.1.
• Production checks for distribution channels removed.

Fixed Bugs

• Fixed channel error handling for client version fallback.

v2.8.6

Fixed Bugs

• Resolved the UnauthorizedAccessException crash.

v2.8.5

Fixed Bugs

• Removed a non-functional check.
• Translations updated.
• Added credits for missing Malay translations.
• Disabled auto-opening of changelogs for certain updates.

v2.8.3

Fixed Bugs

• Fixed the corrupted installations that users were facing after the update.
• Some translations added.

v2.8.2

Features Added

• Dutch, Filipino, Indonesian translations and Korean translations are added.
• When the game crashes, the previous settings get backed up.

Removals

• Hebrew translations were removed due to a lack of translators
• Ko-fi links have been removed
• The old version structure has been reinstated

Fixed Bugs

• Resolved crashes related to CompareVersions, logs, font application, and upgrades.
• Enhanced resource optimization for smoother performance.
• Fixed installations

V2.8.1

Features Added

• You can now export diagnostic data easily
• Classic Bloxstrap logo option added
• Main menu Tab key now selects “Launch Roblox”
• Exceptions are now logged; download states aren’t

Removals

• The escape menu preset was removed due to instability; it may return later.

Fixed Bugs

• You can now run Roblox as an Administrator
• Firefox launch issues are fixed
• Roblox launch detection is more accurate
• The upgrade process is more reliable
• Exclusive fullscreen works again
• Fixed phantom Bloxstrap background processes
• Fixed mod file deletion crash
• Fixed emoji mod preset exception
• Fixed missing “Open log file” option
• Connectivity errors are now properly handled

v2.8.0

Features Added

• View recent game sessions and rejoin servers.
• Test Mode lets you preview setting effects.
• Discord shows your Roblox account.
• Invite links now support launch data.
• Analytics added (can be turned off).

Fixed Bugs

• Sorting by value no longer breaks the table
• New installer with better stability and updated UI
• PlaceFilter flags are now supported in the editor
• Flag imports with null values no longer crash Bloxstrap
• The font file validation bug is fixed
• Negative font sizes are now allowed in presets
• The legacy escape menu flag works properly again
• Automatic texture setting no longer clears flag presets

V2.7.0

Features Added

• New launcher style matches modern Roblox.
• Confirmation prompt before opening Roblox while in-game.

Ongoing Changes

• The FPS unlock flag is enabled only when needed.
• Menu footer now matches Windows 11 style.
• “Disable desktop app” renamed for clarity.
• Fast Flag editor shows warnings.
• Saving menu changes no longer closes it.
• Faster activity tracker.
• Admin installs blocked.
• Highlighted links for visibility.
• TrueType Collection fonts are supported.
• “Import JSON” moved to the “Add” dialog.

For more on performance tweaks, explore the Fast Flags guide.

v2.6.1

Fixed Bugs

• Git hash issue in the version number fixed.

v2.6.0

Features Added

• New launcher style matches modern Roblox.
• Confirmation prompt before opening Roblox while in-game.

Ongoing Changes

• The FPS unlock flag is enabled only when needed.
• Menu footer now matches Windows 11 style.
• “Disable desktop app” renamed for clarity.
• Fast Flag editor shows warnings.
• Saving menu changes no longer closes it.
• Faster activity tracker.
• Admin installs blocked.
• Highlighted links for visibility.
• TrueType Collection fonts are supported.
• “Import JSON” moved to the “Add” dialog.

Fixed Bugs

• Dragging the table header in the Fast Flag editor no longer crashes.
• Faster network connectivity checking.
• Custom font installation was fixed during the first install.
• Permission errors when removing fonts have been resolved.
• Fixed “403 (Forbidden)” Roblox deployment issues.

v2.5.4

This is one of the most unstable versions of the Bloxstrap we’ve had in our Bloxstrap release notes. We made the following improvements to it.

Improvements

• Fixed font modding on older Windows versions.
• Resolved text-overflow in flag import.
• Channel selector removed, auto-switch to default.
• Removed rendering mode config for stability.

v2.5.3

It only had some errors that the developers fixed in this version.

Fixed Bugs

• Escape menu version fix.
• Deployment mirror error fix.

v2.5.2

Improvements

• Fixed “access denied” error.
• Improved error messages.
• Resolved the dialog closing bug.
• Fixed default app opener.
• Fixed decryption error.
• The theme now applies to the notification area icon.

v2.5.1

Features Added

• Mod changes only apply when Roblox is closed.
• Clipboard copying fixed.
• Channel defaults to LIVE if missing.
• FastFlag settings imported via JSON.
• Spelling mistakes corrected.
• Activity tracking fixed.
• File access conflicts fixed.
• Rich presence issue fixed in BloxstrapRPC.
• Network connection check improved.
• The escape menu version issue has been fixed.
• Bootstrapper cancel issue fixed.
• Installation rules updated.
• The exception dialog shows full details now.
• Flag names can now be changed in the FastFlag editor.
• Channel selection issue fixed.

Removed Features

• Can’t change the install location after installation.
• Channel dropdown removed.
• Antialiasing preset removed due to Nvidia issues.

v2.5.0

Features Added

• Bloxstrap now checks for missing or unregistered installations.
• Emoji mod works even with ISP blocks.
• Logs are in UTF-8; exceptions in English.
• Added second way to check Roblox version.
• R15 character support in the old avatar editor.
• Optional DPI scaling fix.
• Fluent dialog style with Mica.
• More reliable Roblox updates with retries.
• Force reinstall option in the behavior tab.
• Icons added to the notification menu.
• BloxstrapRPC revamped.
• Framerate limit based on monitor refresh rate.
• Roblox folder cleaned on uninstall.
• Outdated channels are checked on startup.
• FastFlag editor now has search and JSON import.
• Internet connection check at startup.

Fixed Bugs

• Custom font mod applies on first install.
• The install location warning has been fixed.
• N editions check updated.
• Bloxstrap no longer crashes with ipinfo.io.
• Fullscreen mode fixed for Vulkan/OpenGL.
• Duplicate launch errors resolved.

v2.4.0

This is one of the versions where not only were major changes made to the existing features, but many new Bloxstrap features were added as well. Also, there were lots of Bloxstrap bug fixes made.

Features Added

• FastFlag editor added, no JSON needed.
• Context menu for notification area icon.
• View server details anytime.
• Fun Byfron bootstrapper style added.
• Send and receive game messages.
• Choose the Roblox emoji set.
• Use an old mouse cursor and avatar editor background.
• Emulate old character sounds.
• Select Roblox font, including Comic Sans.
• DPI scaling flags added.
• Use the new v4/2023 escape menu.
• Use Direct3D 10 and ShadowMap lighting.
• Use old material textures.
• Hide the in-game GUIs option.

Fixed Bugs

• Fixed UAC issues when launching Roblox, auto-setting as admin.
• Activity tracking is clearer and separate in settings.
• Channel change options moved to the Behavior tab.
• Fixed old Roblox versions not being cleaned up properly.
• Disk space used by Bloxstrap is now noted in the installation manifest.
• Fixed UI issues on beta/leaked Windows 11 builds.
• Self-updating system now checks file hashes.
• The progress bar now has rounded corners.
• Only one Bloxstrap menu instance can open at a time.
• Desktop app temporarily re-enabled for deep link launches.
• Pre-installation notice is now as a separate page.
• The join server button no longer shows up in private/reserved servers.
• Fixed notification area icon cleanup after exit.
• Bloxstrap assumes LIVE if no channel is specified by Roblox.
• Improved handling of multiple instances running simultaneously.
• Channel selector checks for outdated channels.
• Direct3D fullscreen flag now applied automatically.
• Fixed problems with creating desktop icons.
• The title bar on Windows 11 has improved with native window padding.
• Mitigated problems with creating desktop icons.
• Fluent bootstrapper is now more like Vista style.
• Errors now show more helpful info.
• Fixed issues with system locale settings.
• The channel change prompt shows once during enrollment.
• Bloxstrap ensures the installation location is not empty and ensures cautious uninstallation.
• Improved handling of Roblox updates while running.
• Dialog boxes now match Bloxstrap’s look.
• Notice for N editions of Windows needing additional libraries.

v2.3.0

This version was specifically designed for 32-bit systems. It’s no longer valid as Bloxstrap has now shifted to 64-bit. So, we won’t be discussing any of its features.

V2.2.0

Features Added

• Custom icon location sets icon type to “Custom.”
• Custom channel names can be entered in the installation tab.
• New FastFlag presets added for beta menus and graphics slider.
• FastFlag settings are now in text (strings).
• Bloxstrap now functions like the official Roblox launcher.
• Improved error handling.

Fixed Bugs

• Fixed Roblox crash issue on 64-bit/Hyperion channel.
• ReShade users need to switch to 32-bit Roblox.
• Roblox FPS Unlocker removed, replaced by default FastFlag preset.

V2.1.1

The developers focused only on improving the existing features and fixing any issues in this version. No bigger changes were made.

Improvements

• Roblox automatically reinstalls if the player’s executable is missing.
• WebView2 support added, coming soon, fixing ZIntegration issues.
• Bloxstrap now checks for alternative Roblox setup domains due to ISP blocks.

v2.1.0

Features Added

• Custom icon and header text options added for bootstrapper.
• Presets for rendering mode and exclusive fullscreen added.
• Option to disable fullscreen optimizations.
• The server location is shown when joining a game.
• Multiple Bloxstrap instances now run smoothly together.
• The menu can be opened while Roblox is running.
• Rich Presence uses universe info for more accurate game details.

Fixed Bugs

• Title bar colors now display correctly on Windows 11.
• Multiple game instance launching is now more reliable.
• Bloxstrap closes correctly when launching the ‘Play Roblox’ shortcut, even with the desktop app disabled.
• Game detection issue when joining UDMUX-protected servers fixed.
• ‘Join’ button in Rich Presence now joins the correct server.
• The launch modal now closes properly when starting Roblox from the website.
• Extravi’s ReShade presets fixed for ReShade 5.7.0.

v2.2.0

Improvements And New Additions

• Automatic updates added, no need for manual updates anymore.
• The preferences menu has been completely redesigned again.
• ReShade support added, including Extravi’s presets.
• Set up other programs to launch with Roblox now.
• Multiple Roblox client instances can now run at the same time.
• Bootstrapper was updated with a new Fluent design style.
• DPI scaling issues fully resolved.
• ILogo icons now appear sharp and clear.
• The installer shows more accurate progress based on total bytes downloaded.

v1.6.1

Improvements

• Upgrade flag now automates Bloxstrap version upgrades.
• Update checking is disabled during uninstallation.
• Installation no longer cancels when the desktop app is disabled.
• Bloxstrap releases are now on Winget.

v1.5.2

Features Added

• The old method for opening the Roblox games has been removed.
• Roblox now always launches in app mode since the November 9th update.
• Roblox will auto-launch after the first installation.

v1.5.1

Improvement

• A bug was fixed that was crashing the app when clicking on the preference menu.

v1.5.0

Features Added

• Preferences menu redesigned.
• Dark theme added with system theme detection.

Fixed Bugs

• Logo updated.
• Desktop apps won’t launch automatically after install/update.
• Dialog previews are now clearer.
• 64-bit versions are now available.

v1.4.4

Features Added

• Multiple game instance feature added

v1.4.3

Improvements

• Read-only mod files were causing issues with the app during the update, which was fixed in this version.

v1.4.2

This one had even fewer changes than the previous one.

Improvements

• ZFeatureHarmony is now a selectable channel.
• The Roblox update bug causing exceptions during Bloxstrap upgrades is fixed.

v1.4.1

This version didn’t have any such major changes, but minor improvements to improve its performance.

Improvements

• Tooltip in preferences now stays up longer.
• Transparency fix for 2011 and 2015 icons.
• The channel argument issue when launching the game client has been resolved.
• Version info now matches the correct channel.
• Timestamp now adjusts to your system’s timezone.

v1.4.0

In the V1.4.0 Bloxstrap version, all of its features were complete. There weren’t any significant updates after that, except for the following:

Features Added

• Ability to choose the channel build
• Added the new logo

Fixed Bugs

• Mod directories now delete without errors.
• Mod presets no longer revert incorrectly.
• Installs are faster using Roblox’s CDN instead of Amazon S3.

v1.3.0

Features Added

• User mods now stay applied for each user.
• You can turn off automatic update checking.
• Bloxstrap works with rbxfpsunlocker now.

Fixed Bugs

• Vista bootstrapper style fixed for hiding and closing.
• Forms now appear correctly when shown.
• Bloxstrap branding removed from Discord Rich Presence.

v1.2.0

Features Added

• Old mouse cursor option added.
• Three new bootstrapper styles: Vista, Legacy 2009, and Progress Dark.
• Disable Rich Presence activity buttons.

Fixed Bugs

• Basic bugs and issues were fixed.

v1.1.0

Features Added

• Discord Rich Presence support added.
• Automatic update checking now works.
• Start menu folder entry added.

Fixed Bugs

• Roblox update error fixed.
• Uninstall bug fixed.

v1.0.0

This was the first ever version of the Bloxstrap that introduced it to the world and stepped into transforming the Roblox gaming experience for the people:

Features Added

• Initial release of Bloxstrap.
• Basic login system for Roblox accounts.
• Customizable game launch settings.
• Support for Roblox Studio launches.
• Multiple Roblox account management.
• Optimized for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
• Default game launcher UI.
• First-time user setup wizard.
• Option to manage Roblox versions.
• Error handling for login and game launches.
• Basic support for game mods and extensions.
• In-app update notifications.