When is Electron 38 end of life?

Electron 38 reached end of life on Mar 10, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Electron 38?

The latest Electron 38 release is 38.8.6, released on Mar 11, 2026.

When was Electron 38 released?

Electron 38 was released on Sep 2, 2025.

How do I check which Electron version I have?

Run npm show electron version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Electron 38

End of life

38.8.6 Release notes ↗

Is Electron 38 still supported?

Electron 38 reached end of life on Mar 10, 2026 (7 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Electron 44 (latest 44.7.0), supported until Mar 2, 2027.

Released: Sep 2, 2025
End of life: Mar 10, 2026
7 months ago
Chrome version: M140
Node version: 22
Latest version: 38.8.6
Mar 11, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Electron 44, currently at 44.7.0 and supported until Mar 2, 2027.

Quick answers

Is Electron 38 still supported?: No. Electron 38 reached end of life on Mar 10, 2026 (7 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Electron 44 (latest 44.7.0), supported until Mar 2, 2027.
When is Electron 38 end of life?: Electron 38 reached end of life on Mar 10, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Electron 38?: The latest Electron 38 release is 38.8.6, released on Mar 11, 2026.
When was Electron 38 released?: Electron 38 was released on Sep 2, 2025.
What should I upgrade Electron 38 to?: The recommended upgrade is Electron 44, currently at 44.7.0 and supported until Mar 2, 2027.
How do I check which Electron version I have?: Run npm show electron version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.