What's Next for Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform – August 2025 Update
Article Summary
Emil Flach from JetBrains just dropped the KMP roadmap for the next 6-12 months. If you're building cross-platform apps or considering the switch, this changes the game.
JetBrains has released their August 2025 roadmap for Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and Compose Multiplatform, outlining major improvements across iOS development, web targets, and IDE tooling. The update covers everything from compiler performance to library publishing, with clear timelines for Beta releases and stability milestones.
Key Takeaways
- Compose Multiplatform for Web hitting Beta with production-ready APIs
- Swift Export reaching feature parity with Objective-C by 2026
- Kotlin/Wasm adding multi-module compilation for dynamic loading and plugins
- Windows and Linux support coming to KMP IDE plugin
- Gradle builds getting simpler with project-level dependencies and declarative DSL
JetBrains is systematically addressing the biggest pain points in KMP development: iOS build speeds, web target maturity, and the notoriously complex Gradle configuration experience.
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