.NET Release History and Documentation
Latest Releases
.NET 8 (November 2023)
.NET 8 is the latest LTS release, bringing significant performance improvements, new features in ASP.NET Core, MAUI, and more. Discover the latest innovations and how to upgrade.
.NET 7 (November 2022)
.NET 7 delivered a fantastic year-over-year release with notable improvements across the board. It's a great option for applications seeking modern features and performance.
Long-Term Support (LTS) Releases
.NET 6 (November 2021)
.NET 6 was a major milestone, unifying .NET Core and .NET Framework. It's a stable and widely adopted LTS release, ideal for enterprise applications.
.NET 5 (November 2020)
.NET 5 marked the beginning of a new era for .NET. While no longer LTS, it was a foundational release for subsequent versions.
Older and Servicing Releases
.NET Core 3.1 (December 2019)
A robust LTS release that served many applications for an extended period. Essential for maintaining legacy projects.
.NET Core 3.0 (September 2019)
Introduced significant features and performance enhancements, paving the way for .NET 5 and beyond.
.NET Core 2.1 (May 2018)
A foundational LTS release that expanded cross-platform capabilities significantly.