R for Windows
All R for Windows releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
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The R programming language is an open-source environment primarily used for statistical
computing and graphics. It is widely adopted by statisticians and data miners for
developing statistical software and conducting data analysis. R is known for its extensive
package ecosystem that provides specialized tools and techniques for various advanced
statistical and data visualization tasks.
R for Windows release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 2026-04-01 | 2 | 4.6.1 | 2026-06-01 | No |
| 4.5 | 2025-04-01 | 4 | 4.5.3 | 2026-03-01 | No |
| 4.4 | 2024-04-01 | 4 | 4.4.3 | 2025-03-01 | No |
| 4.3 | 2023-04-01 | 4 | 4.3.3 | 2024-02-01 | No |
| 4.2 | 2022-04-01 | 4 | 4.2.3 | 2023-03-01 | No |
| 4.1 | 2021-05-01 | 4 | 4.1.3 | 2022-03-01 | No |
| 4.0 | 2020-04-01 | 6 | 4.0.5 | 2021-03-01 | No |
| 3.6 | 2019-04-01 | 4 | 3.6.3 | 2020-02-01 | No |
| 3.5 | 2018-04-01 | 4 | 3.5.3 | 2019-03-01 | No |
| 3.4 | 2017-04-01 | 5 | 3.4.4 | 2018-03-01 | No |
| 3.3 | 2016-04-01 | 4 | 3.3.3 | 2017-03-01 | No |
| 3.2 | 2015-04-01 | 6 | 3.2.5 | 2016-04-01 | No |
| 3.1 | 2014-04-01 | 4 | 3.1.3 | 2015-03-01 | No |
| 3.0 | 2013-04-01 | 4 | 3.0.3 | 2014-03-01 | No |
| 2.15 | 2012-03-01 | 4 | 2.15.3 | 2013-03-01 | No |
| 2.14 | 2011-11-01 | 3 | 2.14.2 | 2012-02-01 | No |
| 2.13 | 2011-04-01 | 3 | 2.13.2 | 2011-09-01 | No |
| 2.12 | 2010-10-01 | 3 | 2.12.2 | 2011-02-01 | No |
| 2.11 | 2010-04-01 | 2 | 2.11.1 | 2010-05-01 | No |
| 2.10 | 2009-10-01 | 2 | 2.10.1 | 2009-12-01 | No |
| 2.9 | 2009-04-01 | 3 | 2.9.2 | 2009-08-01 | No |
| 2.8 | 2008-10-01 | 2 | 2.8.1 | 2008-12-01 | No |
| 2.7 | 2008-04-01 | 3 | 2.7.2 | 2008-08-01 | No |
| 2.6 | 2007-10-01 | 3 | 2.6.2 | 2008-02-01 | No |
| 2.5 | 2007-04-01 | 2 | 2.5.1 | 2007-07-01 | No |
| 2.4 | 2006-10-01 | 2 | 2.4.1 | 2006-12-01 | No |
| 2.3 | 2006-04-01 | 2 | 2.3.1 | 2006-06-01 | No |
| 2.2 | 2005-10-01 | 2 | 2.2.1 | 2005-12-01 | No |
| 2.1 | 2005-04-01 | 2 | 2.1.1 | 2005-06-01 | No |
| 2.0 | 2004-10-01 | 2 | 2.0.1 | 2004-11-01 | No |
| 1.9 | 2004-06-01 | 1 | 1.9.1 | 2004-06-01 | No |
| 1.8 | 2003-11-01 | 1 | 1.8.1 | 2003-11-01 | No |
| 1.7 | 2003-06-01 | 1 | 1.7.1 | 2003-06-01 | No |
| 1.6 | 2003-01-01 | 1 | 1.6.2 | 2003-01-01 | No |
| 1.5 | 2002-06-01 | 1 | 1.5.1 | 2002-06-01 | No |
| 1.4 | 2002-01-01 | 1 | 1.4.1 | 2002-01-01 | No |
| 1.3 | 2001-09-01 | 1 | 1.3.1 | 2001-09-01 | No |
| 1.2 | 2001-03-01 | 1 | 1.2.2 | 2001-03-01 | No |
| 1.0 | 2000-02-01 | 1 | 1.0.0 | 2000-02-01 | No |
Data as of 12 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product R for Windows
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Facts and figures about R for Windows
| Product | R for Windows |
|---|---|
| Vendor | R Foundation |
| Latest version | 4.6.1 |
| Number of releases | 39 |
| Number of versions | 108 |
| Number of unstable versions | 0 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 3 |
| Licence | Commercial |
| Version command | R --version |
Frequently asked questions about R for Windows end of life
What is the latest version of R for Windows?
The latest version of R for Windows is 4.6.1, released as part of the 4.6 release on 1 April 2026.
Does R for Windows have a fixed end-of-life schedule?
No. R for Windows does not publish fixed end-of-life dates. It follows a "latest version" model: only 4.6 is considered current. Earlier release lines remain usable but are superseded and no longer the recommended version.
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