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Node.js 26.7.0

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26.6.0โ†’26.7.0SecurityFeatureBug fixPerformance
๐Ÿ“… August 5, 2026๐Ÿ—‚ Languages & Runtimes๐Ÿ“ฆ Node.js โ†—๐Ÿ“œ Full changelog โ†—
โœฆ Editor's summary

Node.js 26.7.0 is a Current release that introduces new platform capabilities while also delivering a security update. Highlights include support for loading private keys through OpenSSL STORE loaders, Perfetto tracing support, Symbol.dispose support in ModuleHooks, updated root certificates (NSS 3.125), and numerous dependency, runtime, and performance improvements.

โš  Security impact
  • Updated bundled root certificates to NSS 3.125.
  • Includes a security update as part of the Node.js Current release.
  • Users should upgrade to receive the latest security and platform improvements.

What's new

Node.js 26.7.0 is a Current release that combines new runtime capabilities, dependency updates, performance improvements, and security enhancements.

What's new
  • Added support for loading private keys through OpenSSL STORE loaders.
  • Introduced Perfetto tracing support for improved performance analysis.
  • Implemented Symbol.dispose support in ModuleHooks.
  • Updated bundled root certificates to NSS 3.125.
  • Included numerous bug fixes, dependency updates, and runtime stability improvements.
Recommendation

Users running the Node.js 26 Current release line should upgrade to version 26.7.0 to benefit from the latest security update, new platform capabilities, and ongoing stability improvements. Production environments that require long-term support should continue using the latest LTS release unless Current features are specifically needed.

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