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What Is the Latest Ollama Version?

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Quick Answer

Check ollama.com or the Ollama GitHub releases page for the current version. On Linux, run the install script to update. On Mac/Windows, download the latest installer.

  • ▸Check: github.com/ollama/ollama/releases for the latest version
  • ▸Linux update: curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
  • ▸Mac/Windows: re-download installer from ollama.com

Updated: 2026-05

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Key Takeaways

  • ✓Run <code>ollama --version</code> to see your installed build; compare it to the GitHub releases page
  • ✓Linux update is one command: <code>curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh</code>
  • ✓Mac and Windows: re-download the installer from ollama.com — no command line needed
  • ✓Updating never deletes your models — GGUF files are stored separately from the Ollama binary

Where to Check Ollama's Version

As of May 2026, the latest stable Ollama release is listed at github.com/ollama/ollama/releases — that page shows the exact version number and release notes. This page is updated monthly — last verified May 2026.

Run ollama --version in a terminal to see your installed build. The output is one line. If the GitHub releases page shows a higher version number, your install is behind.

New model families — including Llama 3.3 and Qwen 3 — require a minimum Ollama version to load correctly. Recent releases also include faster GGUF loading and better multi-GPU context handling — improvements that compound across daily use.

How to Update Ollama Safely

Updating is safe: your downloaded models are stored in a separate directory and are never removed by an Ollama update. The user-facing REST API has maintained backwards compatibility since version 0.1.

If you are several versions behind, run ollama list before updating to note your current models. Nothing will break, but this 30-second step eliminates uncertainty before a major version jump.

For a complete changelog of what each Ollama release changed and which model families benefit, see the local LLM model updates guide for 2026.

PlatformUpdate MethodNotes
LinuxRun install script (one command)Overwrites binary, keeps models
macOSRe-download from ollama.comDrag to Applications, models kept
WindowsRe-download .exe from ollama.comRun installer, models kept
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
Last verified: May 2026. If the data above looks stale, check the official Ollama GitHub releases page or model library.

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Quick Answers About Ollama Updates

How do I check which Ollama version I have installed?▾
Run ollama --version in a terminal. It prints your build number in one line, for example ollama version 0.x.y.
Will updating Ollama delete my downloaded models?▾
No. Ollama stores model files in ~/.ollama/models/ on Linux and macOS, separate from the application binary. Updates never touch that directory. See the best Ollama models right now if you want to add new ones after updating.
Is it safe to skip multiple Ollama versions when updating?▾
Yes. The Ollama installer always brings you to the latest version in one step regardless of how many versions you have missed. No incremental updates are required.
Does updating Ollama require updating my installed models?▾
No. GGUF model files are forward-compatible. The same files you downloaded for an older Ollama version run on the current version without re-downloading.

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