Releases
What shipped, and what runs it yet
A Minecraft release is announced everywhere within the hour. Which server software can actually run it is what a server owner waits weeks for, and nobody publishes a timeline of it. This one writes itself from the builds as they land.
Right now
Minecraft 26.3 is the newest release, and 10 server platforms already run it
Out 15 Sept 2026, needs Java 25 or newer. Whether your own setup can move is a different question, and it is the one the upgrade check answers.
Check whether your plugins are ready or see everything that runs on 26.3.
13 Oct 20262 d ago
- Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-4 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
6 Oct 20269 d ago
- Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-3 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
2 Oct 202613 d ago
Leaf now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedLeaf published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
29 Sept 202616 d ago
DivineMC now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedDivineMC published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-2 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
27 Sept 202618 d ago
Pluto now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedPluto published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
22 Sept 202623 d ago
Arclight now runs Minecraft 1.21.11Now supportedArclight published its first build for 1.21.11. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Minecraft 26.4-snapshot-1 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
21 Sept 202624 d ago
Canvas now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedCanvas published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
18 Sept 202627 d ago
Advanced Slime Paper now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedAdvanced Slime Paper published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
16 Sept 202629 d ago
- Purpur now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supported
Purpur published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
15 Sept 202630 d ago
LooHP Limbo now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedLooHP Limbo published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
Spigot now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supportedSpigot published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Paper now runs Minecraft 26.3Now supported
Paper published its first build for 26.3. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Minecraft 26.3 is outRelease
Mojang released 26.3. It needs Java 25 or newer. The official client and server downloads are on its page.
14 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-rc-3 publishedTest build
A release candidate for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
11 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-rc-2 publishedTest build
A release candidate for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
10 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-rc-1 publishedTest build
A release candidate for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
8 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-pre-3 publishedTest build
A pre-release for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
4 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-pre-2 publishedTest build
A pre-release for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
1 Sept 20261 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-pre-1 publishedTest build
A pre-release for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
25 Aug 20262 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-10 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
17 Aug 20262 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-9 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
12 Aug 20262 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-8 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
4 Aug 20262 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-7 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
1 Aug 20262 mo ago
- Arclight now runs Minecraft 1.21.1Now supported
Arclight published its first build for 1.21.1. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Arclight now runs Minecraft 1.21Now supported
Arclight published its first build for 1.21. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
28 Jul 20263 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-6 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
- Folia now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Folia published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
21 Jul 20263 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-5 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
20 Jul 20263 mo ago
Leaves now runs Minecraft 1.21.11Now supportedLeaves published its first build for 1.21.11. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
17 Jul 20263 mo ago
- DivineMC now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
DivineMC published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
16 Jul 20263 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-4 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
13 Jul 20263 mo ago
- Pluto now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Pluto published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
7 Jul 20263 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-3 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
6 Jul 20263 mo ago
- DivineMC now runs Minecraft 1.21.11Now supported
DivineMC published its first build for 1.21.11. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
1 Jul 20263 mo ago
- DivineMC now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
DivineMC published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
30 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-2 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
- Leaf now runs Minecraft 1.21.11Now supported
Leaf published its first build for 1.21.11. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
Youer now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supportedYouer published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
28 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Pluto now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Pluto published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
23 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Pluto now runs Minecraft 1.21.11Now supported
Pluto published its first build for 1.21.11. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Minecraft 26.3-snapshot-1 publishedTest build
A snapshot for testing. Not a release, so plugins and mods are not expected to support it yet.
19 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Advanced Slime Paper now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Advanced Slime Paper published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
18 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Paper now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Paper published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Purpur now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Purpur published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
17 Jun 20264 mo ago
- Leaf now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Leaf published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Canvas now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Canvas published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Canvas now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Canvas published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
16 Jun 20264 mo ago
- LooHP Limbo now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
LooHP Limbo published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Advanced Slime Paper now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Advanced Slime Paper published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Leaf now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Leaf published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
BungeeCord now runs Minecraft 26.1Now supportedBungeeCord published its first build for 26.1. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Spigot now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Spigot published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Waterfall now runs Minecraft 1.21Now supported
Waterfall published its first build for 1.21. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Spigot now runs Minecraft 26.1.2Now supported
Spigot published its first build for 26.1.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Paper now runs Minecraft 26.2Now supported
Paper published its first build for 26.2. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Youer now runs Minecraft 1.21.1Now supported
Youer published its first build for 1.21.1. This is the wait that decides when a server can move.
- Minecraft 26.2 is outRelease
Mojang released 26.2. It needs Java 25 or newer. The official client and server downloads are on its page.
Frequently asked
How often does this update?
Every three hours, which is how often the sync runs. Nothing here is written by hand: each line is a row in the database with a date on it, so it is never more stale than the data behind it.
What counts as news here?
Two things. Mojang publishing a version, and a piece of server software publishing its first build for a release. The second is the one nobody else tracks, and it is the one that decides when a server can move.
Why are snapshots listed separately?
A snapshot is for testing. Plugins and mods are not expected to work on one, and treating it as a release is how people end up with a broken server, so it is marked as a test build rather than mixed in.
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