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The semantic version parser used by npm.
The latest stable version of semver is 7.8.6, published on 2026-11-02. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 7.8.6 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-11-02 17:05:43 UTC |
| Install | npm install semver@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">=10"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 7.8.6 legacy: 5.7.3 latest-6: 6.3.2 |
| License | ISC |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 13:11:47 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-06-19 18:32:48 UTC · 145 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 7 |
| Published versions | 119 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
7.8.5 | 2026-06-19 18:32:48 UTC |
7.8.4 | 2026-06-09 23:50:03 UTC |
7.8.3 | 2026-06-08 15:31:41 UTC |
7.8.2 | 2026-06-04 15:21:18 UTC |
7.8.1 | 2026-05-21 18:28:15 UTC |
7.8.0 | 2026-05-08 20:31:22 UTC |
7.7.4 | 2026-02-05 17:23:11 UTC |
7.7.3 | 2025-10-07 18:00:51 UTC |
7.7.2 | 2025-05-12 17:02:28 UTC |
7.7.1 | 2025-02-03 21:46:12 UTC |
7.7.0 | 2025-01-29 17:14:41 UTC |
7.6.3 | 2024-07-16 22:27:19 UTC |
7.6.2 | 2024-05-09 16:02:50 UTC |
7.6.1 | 2024-05-07 16:02:28 UTC |
7.6.0 | 2024-02-05 17:06:51 UTC |
6.3.1 | 2023-07-10 22:38:41 UTC |
5.7.2 | 2023-07-10 19:57:47 UTC |
7.5.4 | 2023-07-07 21:10:32 UTC |
7.5.3 | 2023-06-22 21:53:19 UTC |
7.5.2 | 2023-06-15 20:26:11 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 117 versions. JSON
Version compatibility
Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).
| Runtime | Newest compatible version |
|---|---|
node 16 | 7.8.5 |
node 18 | 7.8.5 |
node 20 | 7.8.5 |
node 22 | 7.8.5 |
node 24 | 7.8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of semver?
The latest stable version of semver is 7.8.6, published on 2026-11-02. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of semver?
Run npm install semver@latest. The latest stable version is 7.8.6 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is semver deprecated?
No. semver is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does semver require?
semver 7.8.6 declares this requirement: {"node":">=10"}.
Does semver 7.8.6 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect semver 7.8.6 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is semver still maintained?
semver published 7 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 145 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- ue Nov 03 2026 12:45:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 7.8.6 → 7.8.6
- Mon Nov 02 2026 17:13:22 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 7.8.5 → 7.8.6
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