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EnglishWhat are the latest R releases and project news?
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As of the R Project website's news section, the most recent stable release is R version 4.6.1 (Happy Hop), released on 2026-06-24. An upcoming R 4.6.2 (Diversified Portfolio) is announced with prerelease versions starting 2026-10-19 and a final release scheduled for 2026-10-29. The site also lists R 4.5.3 (Reassured Reassurer) as a wrap-up release from 2026-03-11, and notes that useR! 2026 took place in Warsaw, Poland, July 7–9. These details come from the news items on r-project.org and are the place to check before downloading or planning an upgrade.
Release timeline at a glance
| Version | Name | Status / date |
|---|---|---|
| R 4.6.2 | Diversified Portfolio | Prereleases from 2026-10-19; final release scheduled 2026-10-29 |
| R 4.6.1 | Happy Hop | Released 2026-06-24 (current stable) |
| R 4.5.3 | Reassured Reassurer | Released 2026-03-11 (wrap-up release) |
If you need the newest stable build today, choose 4.6.1 from a CRAN mirror. If you are testing packages against the next version, watch for 4.6.2 prereleases beginning 2026-10-19; the final 4.6.2 is scheduled for 2026-10-29.
Project news beyond releases
- useR! 2026 was held in Warsaw, Poland, on July 7–9, 2026.
- The Kalibera Family Fund accepts donations until the end of 2026.
- The R Foundation offers a renewable subscription for supporting members.
- Project updates are also posted on BlueSky, Mastodon, and LinkedIn, linked from the site.
How to verify and follow updates
- Open r-project.org and read the News block on the home page; it lists releases, prerelease dates, conferences, and foundation items.
- For downloads, follow the Download link and pick a CRAN mirror; the site states R is free software that runs on UNIX platforms, Windows, and macOS.
- For questions about installing R or license terms, the site directs you to the FAQs before emailing.
- To follow news socially, use the BlueSky, Mastodon, or LinkedIn links in the footer.
A practical check: before starting a project that depends on a specific R version, confirm the version name and date in the News block, then download from your preferred CRAN mirror so the binary matches your platform.