What Is the Latest Version of Exaile?
Updated
The latest release listed on exaile.org is Exaile 4.2.2-beta1, published on 21 March 2026. Because it is a beta, it is a pre-release build rather than the newest stable version. If you want the most recent non-beta release, that is Exaile 4.2.1, published on 14 December 2025.
Recent Exaile releases
| Version | Release date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.2-beta1 | 21 Mar 2026 | Beta |
| 4.2.1 | 14 Dec 2025 | Stable |
| 4.2.1-beta1 | 13 Nov 2025 | Beta |
| 4.2.0 | 20 Oct 2025 | Stable |
| 4.2.0-alpha1 | 13 Oct 2025 | Alpha |
Which version should you download?
- For everyday use: choose Exaile 4.2.1, the latest stable release. Stable builds are the safer choice if you want predictable playback and music management.
- For testing new changes: choose Exaile 4.2.2-beta1. Beta builds may contain unfinished features or bugs, so they suit users who want to try upcoming changes and report issues.
- For development or packaging: the source code downloads let you build Exaile yourself or inspect what changed in each release.
Where to get each release
Each release announcement on exaile.org links to two things:
- Release notes — a summary of what changed in that version.
- Downloads — source code and a Windows installer.
The same download options appear for the stable, beta, and alpha releases listed above, so you can match the version to your platform and comfort level with pre-release software.
What Exaile is, in short
Exaile is a music player for GTK+. Its feature set includes a simple interface, music management, smart playlists, advanced track tagging, automatic album art, lyrics, streaming radio, podcasts, secondary output device support, and extension through 50+ plugins. The version you pick mainly affects stability and how recent the changes are, not the core purpose of the player.