Smart Lower Thirds v2.6.0 - This Free OBS Plugin Will Turn You Into a Professional Streamer

This Free Plugin for OBS Studio Will Turn You Into a Professional Streamer

Let’s be honest: most streams don’t look bad because the content is bad, they look bad because the graphics scream “default template”. That’s exactly what Smart Lower Thirds v2.6.0 is here to fix.

This new version is the biggest upgrade yet, turning simple name bars into a fully automated, broadcast-style motion graphics system for OBS Studio. No subscriptions, no cloud services, no “why is this overlay not loading today?” moments. Just clean, fast, local, professional visuals.

If you want your stream to look like a TV production instead of a PowerPoint presentation, Smart Lower Thirds v2.6.0 might just become your new best friend.

What’s New in Smart Lower Thirds v2.6.0

Version 2.6.0 isn’t just “a few fixes and some polish”. Under the hood, a lot of things were rebuilt to make animations safer, the dock smoother, and your workflow faster (and less rage-inducing).

• Lower Thirds Carousel System - rotate multiple lower thirds automatically like a real broadcast rundown.
• Professional Animation Pipeline - no more broken keyframes, no more CSS conflicts, no more “why did this animation explode?”.
• Non-Modal Dock & Settings - tweak your setup without OBS freezing your interaction.
• Built-In Lower Thirds Library - see real production-ready designs, not just empty placeholders.
• Open Templates in Your Editor - because real customization happens in code, not in tiny text boxes.

Lower Thirds Carousel Your Stream, Now on Autopilot

The new Carousel Controller lets you group multiple lower thirds and rotate them automatically:

• Linear or randomized order
• Loop forever (perfect for socials and sponsors)
• One-shot mode (perfect for intros and segments)
• Custom on-screen duration and delays
• Visual highlight in the dock so you know what belongs where

Think of it like a TV lower-third playlist. Set it once, press play, and focus on your content instead of clicking buttons like a DJ on caffeine. If you want ready-made designs for it, you can grab them from the Lower Thirds Template Shop.

A Real Animation Engine (Not Just Fancy CSS)

Behind the scenes, the CSS system was rebuilt to safely extract, deduplicate, and merge all animation keyframes. In simple words: your custom animations now work reliably, even when you go wild with complex motion graphics.

• No keyframe name collisions
• No broken selectors
• No mysterious “why is nothing animating anymore?” moments

Dock & Workflow Improvements

• Settings dialog is now non-blocking
• Save & Apply is instant (no more useless popups)
• Auto-refresh when browser sources are added or removed
• OBS startup loading issues fixed
• Tabbed layout that actually fits on smaller screens
• Built-in troubleshooting dialog for quick diagnostics

Made for Creators and Motion Designers

If you like building your own stuff, v2.6.0 makes it easier:

• Base JS script documentation
• Text size placeholders for responsive designs
• One-click open in your favorite editor
• Cleaner default templates and animation hooks

Why Smart Lower Thirds Is Different

• No cloud
• No subscriptions
• No local servers
• No port conflicts
• Just local HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fast and reliable

Final Thoughts

Smart Lower Thirds v2.6.0 is basically the point where “cool plugin” turns into “serious broadcast tool”. Carousel automation, a rock-solid animation engine, smoother UI, and full creative freedom all packed into a free OBS plugin.

This Free Plugin for OBS Studio Will Turn You Into a Professional Streamer. And no, you don’t need a production truck in your driveway to make it happen.

Grab the free plugin from obscountdown.com and level it up with premium designs from the Lower Thirds Resource Shop.