Supported Versions, Version History, and IDE Prerequisites

Table of Contents

• Important Information about Version Updates
• What's New in Major Updates
• What's New in Maintenance Updates
• Prerequisites: Supported IDEs, Frameworks, and SDKs
• Supported Product Versions

Important Information about Version Updates

The newest version of DevExpress products/libraries may include critical bug fixes and resolve critical security-related issues. To minimize security-related risks, you should always install/use/distribute the most recent version of DevExpress products/libraries.

Understanding DevExpress Version Nomenclature

DevExpress version notation includes three numbers: Year, Major Release Number, and Minor Version. The list below describes how to read version number v21.2.10:

• v21.2.10
  We refer to a major version using the first two numbers. If you see a reference to v21.2, you can tell this version was introduced in 2021 and it was the 2nd major version we released that year. Note: You can install different major version releases on a single machine.
• v21.2.10
  The third number identifies the minor release. Once we release a new major version (for instance, v23.1 was released in June 2023), we may issue minor updates. Note: If two releases differ only in the minor version number, they cannot be installed side-by-side.

Review additional information about our major and minor release policies and schedule: DevExpress Product Delivery Model.

Determine the Version Installed on Your System

Please use one of the following methods to determine the version of DevExpress products/libraries installed on your system:

• Windows Settings: Navigate to Apps | Installed Apps and locate the DevExpress installation. Version information will be included with each installation.
• Windows Control Panel: Navigate to Programs | Programs and Features and locate the DevExpress installation. Version information will be listed next to each installation.
• Visual Studio: Use the Extensions | DevExpress menu item.
• Delphi/C++Builder: Select a DevExpress UI Control/Component within the designer. Version information will be displayed in the context menu.
• Any IDE: Locate the reference to a DevExpress library/package and review associated properties.
• JavaScript Client Application: Review the header of the following DevExpress script file: "dx.all.js".
• Windows Explorer: Locate a DevExpress library (DLL or BPL file) and view associated file properties.

Always Review DevExpress Change Logs, Including Breaking Changes

Before updating to our newest version, navigate to our Version History page and select the currently installed version number and the version you wish to use. By doing so, you’ll be able to review a comprehensive list of changes between the two versions, including resolved issues, new features, and breaking changes, if any.

How to Locate/Download an Update

If you own a DevExpress license, login to www.devexpress.com/clientcenter for download/registration information. If you have lost or forgotten your login credentials, feel free to contact us at clientservices@devexpress.com.

How to Renew Your Expired License

If you own a previous version of a DevExpress product/library (v22.2.x or earlier) and your product subscription has expired, you can renew your subscription at any time. To renew an expired subscription, login to our website and navigate to www.devexpress.com/clientcenter for pricing information (or contact a member of the DevExpress Client Services Team for assistance).

Major Updates

DevExpress major updates (released twice per year) may include new controls, features, or enhancements across supported platforms (.NET Framework, .NET Core, JavaScript, and VCL). Refer to our What’s New page to learn more about our most recent major update:

What's New in v23.1

Previous major versions: v22.2 / v22.1 / v21.2 / v21.1 / v20.2 / v20.1 / v19.2 / v19.1 / v18.2 / v18.1.

Minor/Maintenance Updates

Between each major update, DevExpress may publish minor updates for a specific major release cycle. Minor updates may include bug fixes, security-related updates, or new functionality. For more information on a specific minor release, please visit the DevExpress Version History page.

The links above will take you to the DevExpress Version History page. Our Version History page allows you to filter results by version, platform, product, and ticket type (bug, suggestion, breaking change, or known issue).

Version History

Security Advisories

To view security-related advisories for our most recent major/minor builds, navigate to the following webpage (login required):

Security Advisories

Prerequisites: Supported IDEs, Frameworks, and SDKs

Use the information in this section to determine appropriate machine configurations for specific DevExpress products/subscriptions (You can also find configuration prerequisites in the DevExpress online documentation system or product landing pages).

IMPORTANT NOTE: DevExpress recommends that you install/use/distribute our most recent updates/versions (see supported columns in the tables below). Our most recent update/version will generally include critical bug fixes and will address critical security-related issues. If you need to support legacy applications and are not in position to upgrade/update DevExpress products/libraries used within a project, your app may be vulnerable to the actions of threat actors. If this is the case and you cannot upgrade/update your app, be certain to follow all infosec-related best practices.

Supported Product Versions

The following table details product versions we currently support with regular maintenance and security-related updates (as of August 2023). If your product version is not listed below, please consider an upgrade as DevExpress only issues maintenance and/or security-related updates for the following product versions.