Kotlin Multiplatform releases

Latest Kotlin & Compose Multiplatform Versions (October 2026)

The latest stable Kotlin version is Kotlin 2.4.21, released Oct 8, 2026.

The latest stable Compose Multiplatform version is Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2, released Oct 15, 2026.

Kotlin

Latest stable

Kotlin 2.4.21

Released

Kotlin v2.4.21 is a patch release focused on stability, fixing bugs across Wasm, JVM reflection, JavaScript, serialization, Gradle Native, and scripting.

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Latest preview

Kotlin 2.5.0-Beta1

Published

For testing only. Ship production apps on the stable release.

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Recent Kotlin releases

VersionReleasedNotes
Kotlin 2.4.21 Latest Summary
Kotlin 2.4.20 Summary
Kotlin 2.4.10 Summary
Kotlin 2.4.0 Summary
Kotlin 2.3.21 Summary
Kotlin 2.3.20 Summary
Kotlin 2.3.10 Summary
Kotlin 2.3.0 Summary
Kotlin 2.2.21 Summary
Kotlin 2.2.20 Summary

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Check your Kotlin version

Read the Kotlin plugin version in build.gradle.kts or gradle/libs.versions.toml. For the command-line compiler:

kotlinc -version

Upgrade to Kotlin 2.4.21

Set the Kotlin plugin version in build.gradle.kts, then sync Gradle.

kotlin("multiplatform") version "2.4.21"

Compose Multiplatform

Latest stable

Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2

Released

Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2 is a targeted bugfix release addressing a graphicsLayer shadow animation flicker across platforms, an iOS crash tied to TextField…

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Latest preview

Compose Multiplatform 1.13.0-alpha02

Published

For testing only. Ship production apps on the stable release.

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Recent Compose Multiplatform releases

VersionReleasedNotes
Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2 Latest Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.12.1 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.12.0 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.11.1 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.11.0 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.10.3 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.10.2 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.10.1 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.10.0 Summary
Compose Multiplatform 1.9.3 Summary

Full Compose Multiplatform version history →

Check your Compose Multiplatform version

Read the org.jetbrains.compose plugin version in build.gradle.kts or gradle/libs.versions.toml.

Upgrade to Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2

Set the plugin version in build.gradle.kts, then sync Gradle. Check the release notes for the Kotlin version it needs.

id("org.jetbrains.compose") version "1.12.2"

Kotlin & Compose Multiplatform version FAQ

What is the latest stable Kotlin version?

The latest stable Kotlin version is Kotlin 2.4.21, released Oct 8, 2026.

Is there a Kotlin beta or release candidate?

The newest preview is Kotlin 2.5.0-Beta1, from Sep 23, 2026. Previews are for testing, not production.

How do I check my Kotlin version?

Read the Kotlin plugin version in build.gradle.kts or gradle/libs.versions.toml. For the command-line compiler: Command: kotlinc -version

What is the latest stable Compose Multiplatform version?

The latest stable Compose Multiplatform version is Compose Multiplatform 1.12.2, released Oct 15, 2026.

Is there a Compose Multiplatform beta or release candidate?

The newest preview is Compose Multiplatform 1.13.0-alpha02, from Oct 6, 2026. Previews are for testing, not production.

How do I check my Compose Multiplatform version?

Read the org.jetbrains.compose plugin version in build.gradle.kts or gradle/libs.versions.toml.