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# latest_releases
source-backedv42.5.1mediumfeatureJun 29, 2026
electron v42.5.1
This release includes fixes for `ProtocolResponse.url` requests and 'reload' menu items, along with backported Chromium fixes.
affected
Developers using `ProtocolResponse.url` or 'reload' menu items in `BaseWindow` are affected.
action
Update to version 42.5.1 to benefit from the fixes.
v41.9.1mediumfeatureJun 29, 2026
electron v41.9.1
This release includes fixes for `ProtocolResponse.url` requests and 'reload' menu items, along with backported fixes from upstream Chromium.
affected
Developers using `ProtocolResponse.url` or 'reload' menu items with `BaseWindow` are affected.
action
Update to v41.9.1 to benefit from the fixes.
v43.0.0-beta.8mediumfeatureprereleaseJun 26, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.8
This beta release introduces rounded corners for frameless windows on Linux by default and includes several fixes including backported Chromium fixes.
affected
Users running frameless windows on Linux will see visual changes unless explicitly disabled.
action
Test applications with the beta release to verify compatibility and report any issues.
release_signals
+On Linux, frameless windows now have rounded corners by default, matching macOS and Windows behavior. Disable with roundedCorners: false.
v43.0.0-beta.7mediumfeatureprereleaseJun 25, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.7
This beta release updates Node.js to version 24.17.0, providing the latest Node.js features and improvements.
affected
Developers using Electron with Node.js dependencies may be affected by the Node.js update.
action
Test your application with this beta release to ensure compatibility with Node.js v24.17.0.
release_signals
+Updated Node.js to v24.17.0
v41.9.0mediumfeatureJun 23, 2026
electron v41.9.0
This release includes a Windows-specific bug fix and updates Node.js to v24.17.0, along with backported Chromium fixes.
affected
Users on Windows and those relying on Node.js features may be affected by the updates and fixes.
action
Update to the latest version to incorporate the fixes and Node.js updates.
v40.10.5lowJun 23, 2026
v42.5.0mediumJun 23, 2026
electron v42.5.0
This release includes fixes for window management issues on Windows and Wayland environments, along with updates to Chromium and Node.js.
affected
Users experiencing window management issues on Windows or Wayland environments may benefit from this release.
action
Update to version 42.5.0 to benefit from the latest fixes and updates.
v43.0.0-beta.6mediumfeatureprereleaseJun 22, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.6
This beta release updates Chromium to version 150.0.7871.24, ensuring compatibility with the latest web standards and security patches.
affected
Developers testing Electron beta versions are affected.
action
Install via `npm install electron@beta` or `npm install electron@43.0.0-beta.6` to test the latest changes.
v43.0.0-beta.5mediumprereleaseJun 18, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.5
Beta release focusing on bug fixes for window management and rendering issues across different platforms.
affected
Users experiencing issues with window sizing, rendering, or TSX import transpilation may benefit from this beta.
action
Test this beta release and report any issues encountered.
v41.8.0mediumfeatureJun 16, 2026
electron v41.8.0
Fixed browser process crash during reload scenarios and Linux UI rendering issue. Includes backported fixes from Chromium/V8 and Node.js update.
view source on github->v42.4.1mediumfeatureJun 16, 2026
electron v42.4.1
This release includes several fixes for DevTools, safeStorage, Linux UI, and WebAssembly, along with Chromium updates and backports.
view source on github->v40.10.4lowJun 16, 2026
electron v40.10.4
This release includes backported fixes from upstream Chromium, V8, Skia, and Dawn, along with minor documentation updates.
affected
Users relying on Chromium, V8, Skia, or Dawn components may benefit from the backported fixes.
v43.0.0-beta.4mediumfeatureprereleaseJun 16, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.4
This beta release fixes issues with the DevTools Network panel and Linux frameless windows, while updating Chromium to version 150.0.7871.13.
affected
Developers using Electron's DevTools or Linux frameless windows may be affected by the fixes.
action
Test the beta release and report any issues encountered.
v43.0.0-beta.3mediumprereleaseJun 12, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.3
This beta release focuses on fixing critical crashes and rendering issues, including browser process crashes during reloads, renderer crashes with WebAssembly, and frameless window centering problems on Linux and Windows.
affected
Developers using Electron with `webContents.reload()`, WebAssembly, or frameless windows may be affected by the fixed issues.
action
Update to this beta version to test the fixes if you encounter related issues.
v41.7.2criticalsecurityJun 9, 2026
electron v41.7.2
This release includes fixes for frameless window centering issues on Linux and Windows, resolves a developer tools menu item bug, and addresses data truncation and crash issues in `Buffer`/`TextEncoder` APIs on Apple Silicon. Multiple security vulnerabilities have also been patched.
affected
Users experiencing issues with frameless window centering, developer tools functionality, or data handling on Apple Silicon are affected.
action
Upgrade to v41.7.2 to benefit from the fixes and security patches.
release_signals
!Backported fixes for CVEs: CVE-2026-9110, CVE-2026-9111, CVE-2026-9114, CVE-2026-9115, CVE-2026-9116, CVE-2026-9117, CVE-2026-9118, CVE-2026-9120, CVE-2026-9121, CVE-2026-9122, CVE-2026-9124, CVE-2026-9126.
v40.10.3criticalsecurityJun 9, 2026
electron v40.10.3
This release focuses on security improvements, backporting fixes for multiple CVEs to enhance the safety and stability of Electron applications.
affected
Users of Electron applications are affected by these security fixes.
action
Update to Electron v40.10.3 to benefit from the latest security patches.
release_signals
!Backported fixes for CVE-2026-9110, CVE-2026-9111, CVE-2026-9112, CVE-2026-9113, CVE-2026-9114, CVE-2026-9115, CVE-2026-9116, CVE-2026-9117, CVE-2026-9118, CVE-2026-9119, CVE-2026-9120, CVE-2026-9121, CVE-2026-9122, CVE-2026-9124, CVE-2026-9126.
v42.4.0mediumsecurityJun 9, 2026
electron v42.4.0
This release focuses on bug fixes and stability improvements, addressing issues such as browser process crashes, frameless window centering, and sandboxed preload script caching. It also includes backported security fixes and updates to Chromium and Node.js.
affected
Developers using Electron for applications with frameless windows, sandboxed preload scripts, or detached DevTools windows may be affected.
action
Update to v42.4.0 to benefit from bug fixes and security patches.
release_signals
!Backported fixes for CVE-2026-9115, CVE-2026-9116.
v43.0.0-beta.2mediumfeatureprereleaseJun 9, 2026
electron v43.0.0-beta.2
This beta release fixes an issue with the 'Toggle Developer Tools' menu item in BaseWindow and updates Node.js to v24.16.0.
affected
Developers using BaseWindow and relying on the 'Toggle Developer Tools' menu item are affected.
action
Update to this beta version to resolve the 'Toggle Developer Tools' issue and benefit from the updated Node.js version.