Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Product Name | OpenClaw Version Release History |
| Product Type | Version Release Records |
| Project | OpenClaw |
| Latest Version | v2026.3.24 (Released on March 26, 2026) |
| Release Platform | GitHub Releases / npm |
| npm Package Name | openclaw |
Product Overview
The version release history of OpenClaw documents the rapid evolution of the project from its initial release in November 2025 to March 2026. The project adopts a date-based version numbering system (YYYY.M.DD format), reflecting its fast-paced development cycle.
Key Version Milestones
Early Versions (Clawdbot Era)
- November 24, 2025 - First release on GitHub under the name Clawdbot
- Basic WhatsApp/Telegram integration
- Local file system storage
- Single LLM support
Brand Transition Period
- January 27, 2026 - Renamed to Moltbot
- January 30, 2026 - Renamed to OpenClaw
February 2026 Versions
- v2026.2.23 - Security Enhancement Version
- Improved identity isolation mechanisms
- Enhanced runtime risk control
- Security patch fixes
March 2026 Versions
- v2026.3.11 - OpenRouter Stealth Model Support
- v2026.3.12 - Dashboard v2 Management Interface
- v2026.3.13 - Chrome DevTools MCP Attachment Mode, Batch Browser Operations
- v2026.3.22 - Major Update Version
- 45+ new features
- 13 breaking changes
- 82 bug fixes
- 20 security patches
- 15 performance optimizations
- v2026.3.24 - Latest Stable Version (Released 2 days ago)
Version Numbering Strategy
| Element | Format | Example |
|---|
| Year | YYYY | 2026 |
| Month | M | 3 |
| Day | DD | 22 |
| Full Format | vYYYY.M.DD | v2026.3.22 |
- Intuitively reflects the release date
- Easy for users to determine version freshness
- Suitable for fast-iterating projects
- Does not use traditional Semantic Versioning (SemVer)
Release Channels
Primary Channels
- GitHub Releases - Official release page with complete changelogs
- npm Registry - Node.js package manager release
- Docker Hub - Containerized deployment images
Documentation Channels
- OpenClaw Blog - Detailed interpretations of major versions
- BibiGPT Blog - Community third-party version analysis
- 36Kr - Chinese tech media coverage
Release Statistics
| Metric | Data |
|---|
| Total Release Versions | Dozens |
| Average Release Interval | 1-3 days |
| Largest Single Version Update | v2026.3.22 (45+ new features) |
| Frequency of Breaking Changes | Occasional (major versions) |
Upgrade Considerations
v2026.3.22 Breaking Changes
- Check configuration file compatibility
- Update API calls for custom skills
- Test if existing workflows function correctly
- Refer to the official migration guide
Sources