The Kodi development team frequently releases new versions packed with updates, fresh features, and essential security patches. To fully leverage Kodi's powerful capabilities, explore our comprehensive A-Z of Kodi: Everything You Need to Know guide.
You can set plugins to update automatically, but the core Kodi application requires a simple manual process.
Updating is straightforward and takes just minutes. Follow our proven steps below to get the latest version safely.
If you installed Kodi from the Windows Store, it updates automatically via the package manager. For manual installations on Windows or macOS, use these steps.
Recommended: Back up your plugins, skins, and settings first to protect your customizations.

Updating Kodi is quick—do it with every major release or a few times a year to stay secure and feature-rich.
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