Integrations release notes

On this page, review any information related to our most recent releases for Turnitin integrations, including LTI 1.3, Blackboard, Canvas, D2L (Brightspace), Moodle, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, and more.

May 2026

2026 May 06

Updated modal design improves readability and usability in the LTI 1.3 experience

We’ve updated the design of modals in the LTI 1.3 experience to improve readability and create a more balanced, user-friendly workflow.

Improvements include updated dialog sizing for better use of screen space, improved spacing and layout for easier scanning, and updates to modal behavior to prevent background page scrolling while a modal is open.

We also adjusted footer behavior for screens with reduced vertical height to improve usability across different screen sizes.

2026 May 04

Max points changes made in Turnitin now sync to the LMS

We’ve updated assignment syncing so that changes made to the maximum points value in Turnitin are now synced back to the LMS.

Previously, changes to the max points field made in Turnitin were not communicated back to the LMS, which could result in inconsistent grading values between platforms.

The LMS remains the source of truth for max points values. However, instructors should now make any max points updates directly within Turnitin to ensure changes sync correctly between both systems.

2026 May 01

The Integrations team has launched the Google Classroom integration for Feedback Studio

The Google Classroom integration enables instructors and students to access Turnitin Feedback Studio directly within the LMS they know and use daily. By embedding Turnitin into assignments, instructors and students do not need to navigate between separate platforms. Submitting work, grading, and providing feedback are completed through a single, unified workflow.

• Additional resources: 
  • Google Classroom FAQ for Turnitin Feedback Studio
  • Administrator guidance
  • Instructor guidance
  • Student guidance

April 2026

2026 April 30

Assignment creation restricted for LMS-managed classes and login issue resolved

We’ve introduced an update to how assignments are created for LMS-integrated classes, alongside a fix for a recent login issue affecting some users.

Assignment creation restricted for LMS-managed classes
For classes originally created through an LMS (such as Canvas, Moodle, or Blackboard), assignments can no longer be added directly from turnitin.com or turnitinuk.com. Assignment creation and management must now be completed within the LMS.

This change helps ensure data accuracy by preventing synchronisation issues between platforms, and improves security by reducing the risk of unauthorised access or data inconsistencies. Assignments created in the LMS will continue to sync automatically with Turnitin for reporting and viewing.

If users want to manage assignments both in the LMS and directly on the Turnitin website, they will need to create a new class within the website and manage it separately. This update only applies to LMS-managed classes. Classes created directly on turnitin.com or turnitinuk.com are not affected.

Resolved login issue
We also resolved an issue that impacted some users when logging into turnitin.com and turnitinuk.com. We apologise for any disruption this may have caused and appreciate your patience while this was addressed.

February 2026

2026 February 09

Similarity Score colors updated in Blackboard Ultra Assignments

The color scheme used to display the Turnitin Similarity Score in Blackboard Ultra Assignments has been updated. This change affects the background color of the Similarity Score “pill” shown on the Blackboard Ultra submission page.

The updated colors align with the existing Turnitin Canvas Plagiarism Framework and D2L integrations, helping provide a more consistent experience across platforms while retaining the familiar color structure instructors rely on.

As part of this update, a Similarity Score of 0% is now shown in orange. While a 0% score indicates no textual matches, it can still warrant review in some cases, and the updated color is intended to better reflect that context.

The new color scheme also improves accessibility by increasing color contrast.

• Updated Similarity Score colors:
  • 0%: Orange
  • 1–24%: Green
  • 25–49%: Yellow
  • 50–74%: Orange
  • 75%+: Red

January 2026

2026 January 20

Submission deletion requests can now be sent from the paper lookup tool 

Instructors can now send deletion requests for submissions to their administrators using the paper lookup tool. Deletion requests need to be enabled by your administrator for the feature to appear.

• Additional resources: 
  • The paper lookup tool for Feedback Studio

2025 release notes

December 2025

2025 December 17

We've made improvements to the Assignment Copy Tool

What's new:

• Updated user interface: The Assignment Copy tool now features a refreshed, more intuitive UI for a smoother experience.
• Expanded assignment support: Instructors can now copy New Standard Assignments and Student Writing Assignments.

These improvements streamline course setup and give instructors greater flexibility when reusing assignments across classes.

• Additional resources: 
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with Blackboard LTI 1.3
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with Canvas LTI 1.3
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with Moodle LTI 1.3
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with D2L LTI 1.3
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with LTI 1.3
  • Using the Turnitin Assignment Copy tool in Feedback Studio with Microsoft Teams
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2025 December 11

Bug fixes – Moodle Direct v2

Grader report updating correctly – We fixed an issue where changing the Marks available after grading wouldn’t update the grade item in Moodle. The grader report now reflects the updated grade as expected.

Icons display correctly – Icons on the Submission Inbox page were not rendering as intended. These now appear consistently.

Clearer validation messaging – We improved the error message for the instructions textbox and refined form validation handling.

Performance improvements – We removed some unnecessary session locks and addressed a few minor bugs to keep things running smoothly.

Download dropdown fixed – On Moodle 4.5+, the download dropdown had stopped working. This behaviour has been corrected.

Bibliography/Quoted Materials updates – You can now edit Bibliography and Quoted Materials options even after submissions have been made.

November 2025

2025 November 13

Bug fixes - Moodle Integrity Plugin

Similarity scores for forum attempts were not showing - We fixed a bug where the similarity score would not show up next to a forum post.

Settings view visible again - An issue that prevented the Default settings page from loading has been resolved, and the view is now accessible again.

October 2025

2025 October 29

Bug fixes - Moodle Integrity Plugin

Similarity scores for preview quiz attempts not showing anymore - Previously, similarity scores were being generated for preview quiz attempts. This has now been fixed.

Complete report view showed queued for non-IP assignments if previous assignment had IP enabled - The Complete Report view mistakenly displayed a “Queued” status and Turnitin logo for assignments without Internet Permission (IP) enabled when a previous assignment had it enabled. This visual issue has been resolved.

Enabling defaults without plugin enabled by default - The plugin now supports enabling defaults even when it is not enabled by default, ensuring these settings persist between assignments.

Behat updates - Automated tests can now be run as part of the Behat suite.

Minor bug fixes and improvements - Logging and performance enhancements have been implemented.

2025 October 29

Bug fixes - Moodle PP

Online text submission now working with group submissions - Students can now successfully submit online text within group submissions.

Online text quiz attempts fixed - An issue was identified where the identifier hash was being calculated incorrectly when retrieving online text quiz attempts for students. This has now been resolved.

EULA only displays when plugin enabled in quizzes - Previously, the End User License Agreement (EULA) was shown to all users who had not accepted it, even when the plugin was not enabled for quizzes. The EULA will now only display when the plugin is enabled.

Behat updates - Automated tests have been updated to run successfully with Moodle’s wider Behat test suite.

Clarified text - Updated wording around anonymous marking to improve clarity.

Code cleanup and general improvements - Refactoring of deprecated code and performance enhancements have been implemented.

July 2025

2025 July 10

Anonymous workflows now supported in Blackboard Ultra assignments

Turnitin in Blackboard Ultra assignments now officially supports anonymous workflows. If anonymous grading is enabled (hide student names setting), the Similarity Report will be launched in anonymous mode where student details will be hidden.

2025 July 02

Bug fixes - Moodle PP

Adding EULA to quizzes - Students will now be prompted with the EULA on the quiz page and cannot attempt the quiz until they have accepted the EULA.

Similarity score displayed in assignment - An issue was identified where the assignment page failed to display the similarity score. This has now been resolved.

May 2025

2025 May 29

Bug fixes - Moodle PP

Assignment settings error - An issue was identified where when navigating the assignment settings an error message would appear. This has been resolved.

Student quiz rubric issue - An issue was identified where the rubric would fail to open in the student quiz view. This has now been resolved.

Unlink/Relink table issue - An issue was identified where trying to change the page on the unlink/relink users table would cause an infinite loading spinner. This has now been resolved.

Stuck submissions issue - An issue was identified where submissions were getting stuck in the submission queue, which would eventually cause submissions to fail to be sent to Turnitin. This has now been fixed.

Assignment end date synchronization issue - An issue was identified where assignment end dates were sometimes not syncing correctly to Turnitin on Moodle versions 4.5+. This has now been fixed.

Bug fixes - Moodle Direct V2

Duplicate calendar events no longer created - Previously modifying the assignment name could cause duplicate calendar events to be created. This will now no longer occur.

Icons - An issue was found where icons in the assignment view would not display correctly. This has now been fixed.

Temporary courses now deleted correctly - An issue was identified where sometimes courses with names made of a random string of letters would be created in Turnitin. These are now being deleted appropriately.

Course copy anonymous marking issue fixed - An issue was identified where when copying a course, the end date would be copied across. If the assignment had anonymous marking enabled and the due date had passed, this would result in the assingment being unanonymized. This has now been fixed.

Bug fixes - Moodle Integrity Plugin

Assignment settings error - An issue was identified where when navigating the assignment settings an error message would appear. This has been resolved.

Course backup issue - An issue was identified affecting course backup/restore that would sometimes cause courses to fail to backup. This has now been resolved.

Quiz attempt issue - An issue was identified where when a user would select `No Online Text` for a quiz attempt, reviewing the attempt would cause an error. This has now been resolved.

March 2025

2025 March 26

Changes in the default exclusion settings for Blackboard Ultra Assignment Similarity Reports

Previously the default settings in the Blackboard Ultra Assignment included exclusion of the bibliography and quotes. These are now turned off by default. This does not change any settings set by the admin of the account.

2025 March 05

Bug Fix - Moodle Plagiarism Plugin

An issue was identified which affected users' ability to submit and review quiz attempts in Moodle 4.1. This has now been fixed.

February 2025

2025 February 13

Bug Fixes - Moodle Integrity Plugin

Fixed Issue with Database Download - An issue was identified where database downloads were not working for some users. This has now been resolved.

Fixed Issue with Quizzes - Previously when reviewing a quiz attempt, some users would encounter an error. This has now been resolved.

2025 February 06

New highlight colors improve accessibility in the new report experience

Highlighted text in the new Similarity Report and AI writing detection views have new colors for match groups, sources, and text likely written or likely written and paraphrased using AI. The updates to the highlight colors optimize contrast levels for improved accessibility, with a focus on enhanced text readability.

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