Current Version - Slack

Windows 11 (version 23H2 or above) or Windows Server 2016. Linux: Ubuntu LTS 22.04+ or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0+. 🔄 How to Update Slack to the Current Version

Verifying your installation takes only a few steps, though the navigation menu varies slightly depending on your operating system. Windows Desktop App Slack for Mac - Release Notes

Check your desktop app version From your computer's top menu bar, click Slack. Select About Slack. In the pop-up window, you'll se... slack current version

The Mac App Store version of Slack sometimes lags 1–2 days behind the direct download version due to Apple’s review process. For the absolute latest, download from slack.com.

| Operating System | End of Support Date | | :--- | :--- | | macOS 12 and below | May 18, 2026 | | Windows 11 Version 22H2 | May 18, 2026 | | Ubuntu 20.4 | May 18, 2026 | Windows 11 (version 23H2 or above) or Windows Server 2016

While version numbers change frequently, here are the approximate as of mid-2026:

The defining feature of the current version cycle is the embedding of Generative AI. Unlike third-party bots that plug into Slack via API, the current version explores native integration. Windows Desktop App Slack for Mac - Release

For system administrators managing the current version, several changes are active:

Knowing your app version helps when troubleshooting or verifying if you have the latest tools like Slack AI. On Desktop (Mac & Windows) Open the .

The current version introduces an AI-driven hierarchy of information. Users can now trigger instant summarization of unread messages. This creates a "High-Level View" of channels that may contain hundreds of messages, effectively allowing a user to "audit" a channel in seconds rather than scrolling.