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Jan 22, 2026 · Frontend Development

Electron 40.0.0 Unveiled: Core Stack Overhaul, New Features & Migration Guide

Electron 40.0.0, released on January 13, 2026, brings a comprehensive core stack upgrade—including Chromium 144, Node.js 24.11.1, and V8 14.4—adds new features like WebSocket authentication and HDR rendering, outlines breaking API changes, and provides a step‑by‑step migration guide for developers.