The latest version of the Windows App SDK ships via three release channels: Experimental, Preview, and Stable. The following table provides an overview of these release channels.
Channel Description Release cadence Supported? Latest release â Stable (release notes) This channel is supported for use by apps in production environments. It includes only stable APIs. No more frequent than every six monthsFor a comprehensive list of all current and previous releases of the Windows App SDK, including download locations, see Downloads for the Windows App SDK.
Features available by release channelThe following table shows which features are currently available in each release channel.
Windows App SDK release servicing policyThe following policies define the servicing you can expect when you use a given Windows App SDK release.
Release lifecycleThe Windows App SDK has a lifecycle. A lifecycle begins when a version or service is released and ends when it's no longer supported. Knowing key dates in this release lifecycle helps you make informed decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your software.
Windows App SDK version Original release date Latest patch version Patch release date Support level End of servicing 1.7 03/18/2025 1.7.250310001 03/18/2025 Current 03/18/2026 1.6 09/04/2024 1.6.250402001 04/08/2025 Maintenance 09/04/2025 1.5 02/29/2024 1.5.250108004 01/15/2025 Out of Support 02/28/2025 1.4 08/29/2023 1.4.240802001 08/13/2024 Out of Support 08/29/2024 1.3 04/12/2023 1.3.230724000 07/25/2023 Out of Support 04/12/2024 1.2 11/10/2022 1.2.230313.1 03/15/2023 Out of Support 11/10/2023 1.1 05/24/2022 1.1.5 09/14/2022 Out of Support 05/24/2023 1.0 11/16/2021 1.0.4 06/14/2022 Out of Support 11/16/2022 0.8 6/24/2021 0.8.12 08/03/2022 Out of Support 6/24/2022 0.5 3/29/2021 0.5.9 8/10/2021 Out of Support 11/1/2021 ServicingCustomers can choose Current releases or Maintenance releases. Both types of releases receive critical fixes throughout their lifecycle, for security, compatibility, and reliability. You must stay up to date with the latest patches to qualify for support.
The quality of all releases is the same. The only difference is the servicing time frame.
Servicing for Current releasesCurrent releases are the latest stable release and they receive fixes more frequently. During the servicing period, Windows App SDK current release is updated to improve functional capabilities and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
Functional improvements are typically very targeted, and may address the following:
Maintenance releases are no longer the latest stable release, but they will still receive critical fixes. The bar for fixes in Maintenance releases will be higher than the bar for fixes to the Current release.
After the maintenance period ends, the release is out of support.
Microsoft support for the Windows App SDKThe Windows App SDK is governed by the Microsoft Modern Lifecycle.
Although the Windows App SDK is currently backward compatible to Windows 10 version 1809, the Windows App SDK is supported by Microsoft only on the Windows releases still in support.
Support has two key benefits:
Support is conditional on using the latest Windows App SDK patch update and a supported operating system.
End of supportEnd of support refers to the date when Microsoft no longer provides fixes, updates, or online technical assistance. End of support may also be referred to as 'end of life' or abbreviated 'EOL'. This is the time to make sure you have the latest available update installed.
Updates are cumulative, with each update built upon all of the updates that preceded it. A device needs to install the latest update to remain supported. Updates may include new features, fixes (security and/or non-security), or a combination of both. Not all features in an update will work on all devices. Update availability may vary, for example by country, region, network connectivity, or hardware capabilities (including, for example, free disk space).
Your use of out-of-support Windows App SDK versions may put your applications at risk. You are strongly recommended to not use out-of-support software.
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