Release Notes

Please read the NEWS file for a more complete list. 1.4.10 is the stable version of GnuPG. (2.0.13 is the unstable development version).

GnuPG 2.0.13 released (2009-09-04 19:12:01)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.13. ... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.10 released (2009-09-02 19:27:55)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.10 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.12 released (2009-06-17 13:19:26)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.12. ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.11 released (2009-03-03 13:02:51)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.11 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.10 released (2009-01-12 10:59:05)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.10 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.8 released (2007-12-20 12:09:30)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.8 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.8 released (2007-12-20 12:09:03)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.8 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.7 released (2007-09-10 19:18)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.7 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.6 released (2007-08-16 17:48)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.6 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.5 released (2007-07-06 12:46)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.5 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.4 released (2007-05-09 13:02)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.4 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.3 released (2007-03-08 16:55:25)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.3 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0.1 released (2006-11-29 15:14:13)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.1 ... [more]

GnuPG 2.0 released (2006-11-13 12:43:16)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 2.0.0 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.9.92 released (2006-10-11 13:43:29)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 1.9.92 - one of the last steps towards a 2.0 release. ... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.5 released (2006-08-01 17:42:11)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.5 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.4 released (2006-06-25 15:57:40)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.4 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.3 released (2006-04-03 14:28:36)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.3 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.9.20 (S/MIME and gpg-agent) released (2005-12-20 12:56:31)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 1.9.20 - the branch of GnuPG featuring the S/MIME... [more]

GnuPG 1.9.19 (S/MIME and gpg-agent) released (2005-09-12 15:29:20)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 1.9.19 - the branch of GnuPG featuring the S/MIME... [more]

GnuPG Explorer Extension (GPGee) version 1.2.1 released (2005-09-08 14:41:58)

Version 1.2.1 of GPGee has now been released and is available at... [more]

GnuPG Explorer Extension (GPGee) version 1.2.0 released (2005-09-06 16:09:57)

Version 1.2.0 of GPGee has been released - head to the homepage at... [more]

GnuPG 1.4.2 released (2005-07-27 09:53:27)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.4.2 ... [more]

GnuPG 1.9.17 (S/MIME and gpg-agent) released (2005-06-20 21:58:24 CET)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 1.9.17; the development branch of GnuPG featuring the S/MIME protocol... [more]

GnuPG 1.9.16 (S/MIME) released (2005-04-21 17:23:56 CET)

We are pleased to announce the availability of GnuPG 1.9.16; the development branch of GnuPG featuring the S/MIME protocol... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.7 released (2004-12-28 11:54:32 CET)

As promised in the announcement of GnuPG 1.4.0, we are now pleased to announce the availability GnuPG 1.2.7... [more]

GnuPG stable 1.4 released (2004-12-16 18:24:48 CET)

We are pleased to announce the availability of the new stable GnuPG series. This first release is version 1.4.0... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.93 released (2004-12-14 11:06:45 CET)

The latest and hopefully last release candidate for GnuPG 1.4 is ready for public consumption. We strongly encourage people to try this release candidate... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.92 released (development) (2004-10-28 14:30:58 CEST)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will extremely soon become the new stable release of... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.91 released (development) (2004-10-16 14:46:21 CEST)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will extremely soon become the new stable release of... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.90 released (development) (2004-10-02 15:47:23 CEST)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.6 released (2004-08-26 12:07:34 CEST)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.2.6. The GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) is... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.5 released (2004-07-27)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.2.5. The GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) is... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.6 released (development) (2004-05-22 18:07:54 CEST)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will eventually become GnuPG 1.4. It will change with greater frequency... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.5 released (development) (2004-02-26)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.4 released (2003-12-24)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.2.4. The GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) is... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.4 released (development) (2003-11-27)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.3 released (development) (2003-10-10)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch... [more]

GnuPG one-two-three released (2003-08-22)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.2.3... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.2 released (2003-05-27)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. The more GnuPG-familiar user is encouraged try this release... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.2 released (2003-05-03)

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new stable GnuPG release: Version 1.2.2... [more]

GnuPG 1.3.1 released (development) (2002-11-12)

The latest release from the development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what will...

GnuPG 1.2.1 Windows update released (2002-10-26)

Due to a bug in the recent mingw32/cpd toolkit the latest GnuPG binary for Windows did not work on Windows NT. I have build... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.1 has been released (2002-10-25)

Please see this list of changes and then go to the download instructions .

GnuPG 1.3.0 released (development) (2002-10-18)

The first release from the new development branch of GnuPG is ready for public consumption. This is a branch to create what... [more]

GnuPG 1.2.0 released (2002-09-21)

Far too many enhancements to be listed here, please see the announcement mail .

GnuPG 1.0.7 released (2002-04-29)

Far too many enhancements to be listed here, please see the announcement mail .

GnuPG 1.0.6 released (2001-05-29)

See the release note .

GnuPG 1.0.5 for W32 released (2001-05-02)

Released GnuPG 1.0.5 binary for W32.

GnuPG 1.0.5 released (2001-04-29)

• The semantics of --verify have changed.
• Corrected hash calculation for input data larger than 512M.
• Large File Support is now working.
• A bunch of new options and commands.
• Keyserver support for the W32 version.
• Better handling of key expiration and subkeys.
• Estonian and Turkish translation.
• The usual fixes and other enhancements.

Patch for GnuPG 1.0.4 released (2000-11-30)

Fixed a serious bug which could lead to false positives when checking detached signatures.

GnuPG 1.0.4 W32 released (2000-10-23)

Pre-compiled version of GnuPG 1.0.4 for Windows released.

GnuPG 1.0.3 released (2000-09-20)

• RSA support.
• Supports the new MDC encryption packet.
• Default options changed for better compatibility with PGP 7.
• The usual fixes and other enhancements.

GnuPG 1.0.2 released (2000-07-12)

A lot of fixes and enhancements.

GnuPG 1.0.1 released (1999-12-16)

Bug fixes and small enhancements.

GnuPG 1.0.0 released (1999-09-07)

Released the first production version.

GnuPG 0.9.11 released (1999-09-03)

Some more fixes and cleanups.

GnuPG 0.9.10 released (1999-08-04)

Minor bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.9.9 released (1999-07-23)

• Yet another chunk of options.
• More bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.9.8 released (1999-06-26)

• A couple of new options.
• Yet another workaround for PGP2.
• Other bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.9.7 released (1999-05-23)

• Workarounds for a couple of PGP2 bugs.
• Other bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.9.6 released (1999-05-06)

• Bug fixes.
• Subkey and signature revocations.

GnuPG 0.9.5 released (1999-03-20)

• Bug fixes.
• --recv-keys command

GnuPG 0.9.4 released (1999-03-08)

Bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.9.3 released (1999-02-19)

• Bug fixes.
• Some new options.

GnuPG 0.9.2 released (1999-01-20)

• Bug fixes.
• HKP keyserver support.

GnuPG 0.9.1 released (1999-01-01)

• Fixed some serious bugs.
• Some internal redesign.
• Polish language support.
• Setup a anonymous rsync server.

GnuPG 0.9.0 released (1998-12-23)

• Option to dash-escape "From" in clear text messages.
• Better support for unices without /dev/random.
• Fixed some bugs.

GnuPG 0.4.5 released (1998-12-08)

• Brazilian translation.
• Improved key import.
• Loadable random gathering stuff.
• Files are now locked during updates.

GnuPG 0.4.4 released (1998-11-20)

• Spanish translation.
• Fixed the way expiration dates are stored.
• Key validation is now much faster and some more bugs fixed.
• New feature to support signed patch files.

GnuPG 0.4.3 released (1998-11-08)

• Russian translation.
• Now lists all matching names.
• Experimental support for keyrings store in GDBM files.
• Many bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.4.1 released (1998-10-07)

• Fixed a couple of bugs and add some more features.
• Checked OpenPGP compliance.
• PGP 5 passphrase are now working.

GnuPG 0.4.0 released (1998-09-18)

• Fixed a serious Bug in 0.3.5.
• Added 3DES.

GnuPG 0.3.5 released (1998-09-14)

• Do not use this version!
• Anonymous enciphered messages.
• Building in another directory now work better.
• Blowfish weak key detection mechanism.

GnuPG 0.3.4 released (1998-08-11)

Relased revision 0.3.4.

GnuPG 0.3.3 released (1998-08-08)

• Alternate user IDs.
• A menu to sign, add, remove user ids and other tasks.
• Twofish as a new experimental cipher algorithm.
• Ability to run as a coprocess; this is nice for frontends.

GnuPG 0.3.2 released (1998-07-09)

Bug fixes.

GnuPG 0.3.1 released (1998-07-06)

• Bug fixes.
• More in compliance with OpenPGP.

GnuPG 0.3.0 released (1998-06-25)

• Major enhancements.
• More complete v4 key support: Preferences and expiration time is set into the self signature.
• Key generation defaults to DSA/ElGamal keys, so that new keys are interoperable with pgp5.
• Support for dynamic loading of new algorithms.

GnuPG 0.2.19 released (1998-05-29)

• Tiger has now the OpenPGP assigned number 6. Because the OID has changed, old signatures using this algorithm can't be verified.
• GnuPG now encrypts the compressed packed and not any longer in the reverse order; anyway it can decrypt both versions.
• --add-key works and you are now able to generate subkeys.
• It is now possible to generate ElGamal keys in v4 packets to create valid OpenPGP keys.
• Some new features for better integration into MUAs.

GnuPG 0.2.18 released (1998-05-15)

• Add key generation for DSA and v4 signatures.
• Fixed a small bug in the key generation.
• New option --compress-algo 1 to allow the creation of compressed messages which are readable by PGP.

GnuPG 0.2.17 released (1998-05-04)

• More stuff for OpenPGP: Blowfish is now type 20, comment packets moved to a private type, packet type 3 now prepends conventional encryption packets.
• Fixed a passphrase bug and some others.

GnuPG 0.2.16 released (1998-04-28)

• Experimental support for TIGER/192.
• Standard cipher is now Blowfish with 128 bit key in OpenPGP's CFB mode.

GnuPG 0.2.15 released (1998-04-09)

• Fixed a bug with the old checksum calculation for secret keys.
• CAST5 works (using PGP's strange CFB mode).

GnuPG 0.0.0 released (1997-12-20)

First release.