# Gradle: what changed from 8 to 9

- Product: Gradle (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle)
- Vendor: Gradle Inc.
- Range: changelog entries numbered after v8.14.5 up to and including v9.7.1, stable releases only
- Entries below: 6 releases (newest first)
- Resolved: 8 is v8.14.5 and 9 is v9.7.1, the newest stable release of each major we track
- Carrying security changes: 0 · CVEs mentioned: 0 · Mentioning breaking changes: 6 · Removing or deprecating something: 2
- Page: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/compare/8...9

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'.

## What changed (9 changes, grouped by kind)

### Added

#### v9.7.1 (2026-08-19)

- Resilient Sync helps you fix broken builds
- More source locations in problem reports (also in v9.7.0)

#### v9.6.1 (2026-06-26)

- Additional CLI rendering options (also in v9.6.0)

#### v9.5.1 (2026-05-12)

- Task provenance in reports and failure messages (also in v9.5.0)
- Type-safe accessors for precompiled Kotlin Settings plugins (also in v9.5.0)

### Changed

#### v9.7.1 (2026-08-19)

- Isolated Projects graduates to incubating (also in v9.7.0)
- Broader Configuration Cache compatibility (also in v9.7.0)

#### v9.6.1 (2026-06-26)

- Improved Configuration Cache hit rates (also in v9.6.0)

### Deprecated

#### v9.6.1 (2026-06-26)

- Important project hierarchy lookup deprecations (also in v9.6.0)

## Release notes

### v9.7.1 — 9.7.1

- Date: 2026-08-19
- Version: v9.7.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.7.1

- **changed** — Isolated Projects graduates to incubating
- **changed** — Broader Configuration Cache compatibility
- **added** — Resilient Sync helps you fix broken builds
- **added** — More source locations in problem reports

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.1.

This is a patch release for 9.7.0. We recommend using 9.7.1 instead of 9.7.0.

Here are the highlights of 9.7.0 release:

 - Isolated Projects graduates to incubating
 - Broader Configuration Cache compatibility
 - Resilient Sync helps you fix broken builds
 - More source locations in problem reports

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.1/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[Adam](https://github.com/aSemy),
[Aman Gautam](https://github.com/Gautam-aman),
[Aman Kumar](https://github.com/YukiCodepth),
[Anton Dubrouski](https://github.com/adubrouski),
[Aurimas](https://github.com/liutikas),
[gbhavya07](https://github.com/gbhavya07),
[Josh Friend](https://github.com/joshfriend),
[nicklauslittle-gov](https://github.com/nicklauslittle-gov),
[Pragati](https://github.com/psoni674),
[project516](https://github.com/Project516),
[Qin Mi](https://github.com/Uomocapra),
[Ravi](https://github.com/rkdfx),
[sk-reddy17](https://github.com/sk-reddy17),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Yongshun Ye](https://github.com/ShreckYe).

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.7.1 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew :wrapper --gradle-version=9.7.1 && ./gradlew :wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.1/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.1/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).

### v9.7.0 — 9.7.0

- Date: 2026-08-06
- Version: v9.7.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.7.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.7.0

- **changed** — Isolated Projects graduates to incubating
- **changed** — Broader Configuration Cache compatibility
- **added** — More source locations in problem reports

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.7.0.

Here are the highlights of this release:

 - Isolated Projects graduates to incubating
 - Broader Configuration Cache compatibility
 - More source locations in problem reports

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.0/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[Adam](https://github.com/aSemy),
[Aman Gautam](https://github.com/Gautam-aman),
[Aman Kumar](https://github.com/YukiCodepth),
[Anton Dubrouski](https://github.com/adubrouski),
[Aurimas](https://github.com/liutikas),
[gbhavya07](https://github.com/gbhavya07),
[Josh Friend](https://github.com/joshfriend),
[nicklauslittle-gov](https://github.com/nicklauslittle-gov),
[Pragati](https://github.com/psoni674),
[project516](https://github.com/Project516),
[Qin Mi](https://github.com/Uomocapra),
[Ravi](https://github.com/rkdfx),
[sk-reddy17](https://github.com/sk-reddy17),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Yongshun Ye](https://github.com/ShreckYe).

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.7.0 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew :wrapper --gradle-version=9.7.0 && ./gradlew :wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.0/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.7.0/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).

### v9.6.1 — 9.6.1

- Date: 2026-06-26
- Version: v9.6.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.6.1

- **changed** — Improved Configuration Cache hit rates
- **added** — Additional CLI rendering options
- **deprecated** — Important project hierarchy lookup deprecations

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.1.

Here are the highlights of this release:

 - Improved Configuration Cache hit rates
 - Additional CLI rendering options
 - Important project hierarchy lookup deprecations

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.1/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[Aharnish Solanki](https://github.com/Ahar28),
[Benedikt Johannes](https://github.com/benediktjohannes),
[Devendra Reddy Pennabadi](https://github.com/devareddy05),
[Dmytro Rodionov](https://github.com/smplio),
[Dreeam](https://github.com/Dreeam-qwq),
[Elías Hernández Rodríguez](https://github.com/EliasHdzR),
[Eng Zer Jun](https://github.com/Juneezee),
[FinlayRJW](https://github.com/FinlayRJW),
[Kamal Kansal](https://github.com/kamalkansal27),
[Marcono1234](https://github.com/Marcono1234),
[Nelson Osacky](https://github.com/runningcode),
[Philip Wedemann](https://github.com/hfhbd),
[Ravi](https://github.com/rkdfx),
[Roberto Perez Alcolea](https://github.com/rpalcolea),
[Ryan Schmitt](https://github.com/rschmitt),
[Sebastian Schuberth](https://github.com/sschuberth),
[seunghun.ham](https://github.com/seung-hun-h),
[sk-reddy17](https://github.com/sk-reddy17),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Vedant Madane](https://github.com/VedantMadane).

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.6.1 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew :wrapper --gradle-version=9.6.1 && ./gradlew :wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.1/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.1/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).

### v9.6.0 — 9.6.0

- Date: 2026-06-19
- Version: v9.6.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.6.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.6.0

- **changed** — Improved Configuration Cache hit rates
- **added** — Additional CLI rendering options
- **deprecated** — Important project hierarchy lookup deprecations

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.6.0.

Here are the highlights of this release:

 - Improved Configuration Cache hit rates
 - Additional CLI rendering options
 - Important project hierarchy lookup deprecations

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.0/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[Aharnish Solanki](https://github.com/Ahar28),
[Benedikt Johannes](https://github.com/benediktjohannes),
[Devendra Reddy Pennabadi](https://github.com/devareddy05),
[Dmytro Rodionov](https://github.com/smplio),
[Dreeam](https://github.com/Dreeam-qwq),
[Elías Hernández Rodríguez](https://github.com/EliasHdzR),
[Eng Zer Jun](https://github.com/Juneezee),
[FinlayRJW](https://github.com/FinlayRJW),
[Kamal Kansal](https://github.com/kamalkansal27),
[Marcono1234](https://github.com/Marcono1234),
[Nelson Osacky](https://github.com/runningcode),
[Philip Wedemann](https://github.com/hfhbd),
[Ravi](https://github.com/rkdfx),
[Roberto Perez Alcolea](https://github.com/rpalcolea),
[Ryan Schmitt](https://github.com/rschmitt),
[Sebastian Schuberth](https://github.com/sschuberth),
[seunghun.ham](https://github.com/seung-hun-h),
[sk-reddy17](https://github.com/sk-reddy17),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Vedant Madane](https://github.com/VedantMadane).

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.6.0 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew :wrapper --gradle-version=9.6.0 && ./gradlew :wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.0/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.6.0/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).

### v9.5.1 — 9.5.1

- Date: 2026-05-12
- Version: v9.5.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.5.1

- **added** — Task provenance in reports and failure messages
- **added** — Type-safe accessors for precompiled Kotlin Settings plugins

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.1.

Here are the highlights of this release:

 - Task provenance in reports and failure messages
 - Type-safe accessors for precompiled Kotlin Settings plugins

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.1/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[atm1020](https://github.com/atm1020),
[mataha](https://github.com/mataha),
[Adam](https://github.com/aSemy),
[Attila Kelemen](https://github.com/kelemen),
[Benedikt Ritter](https://github.com/britter),
[Björn Kautler](https://github.com/Vampire),
[Caro Silva Rode](https://github.com/budindepunk),
[CHANHAN](https://github.com/chanani),
[Dmitry Nezavitin](https://github.com/DmitryNez),
[Eng Zer Jun](https://github.com/Juneezee),
[KugelLibelle](https://github.com/KugelLibelle),
[Madalin Valceleanu](https://github.com/vmadalin),
[Markus Gaisbauer](https://github.com/quijote),
[Oliver Kopp](https://github.com/koppor),
[Philip Wedemann](https://github.com/hfhbd),
[ploober](https://github.com/ploober),
[Roberto Perez Alcolea](https://github.com/rpalcolea),
[Rohit Anand](https://github.com/R0h1tAnand),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Ujwal Suresh Vanjare](https://github.com/usv240),
[Victor Merkulov](https://github.com/urdak)

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.5.1 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew wrapper --gradle-version=9.5.1 && ./gradlew wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.1/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.1/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).

### v9.5.0 — 9.5.0

- Date: 2026-04-28
- Version: v9.5.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/gradle/gradle/releases/tag/v9.5.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/gradle/releases/v9.5.0

- **added** — Task provenance in reports and failure messages
- **added** — Type-safe accessors for precompiled Kotlin Settings plugins

The Gradle team is excited to announce Gradle 9.5.0.

Here are the highlights of this release:

 - Task provenance in reports and failure messages
 - Type-safe accessors for precompiled Kotlin Settings plugins

[Read the Release Notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.0/release-notes.html)

We would like to thank the following community members for their contributions to this release of Gradle:
[atm1020](https://github.com/atm1020),
[mataha](https://github.com/mataha),
[Adam](https://github.com/aSemy),
[Attila Kelemen](https://github.com/kelemen),
[Benedikt Ritter](https://github.com/britter),
[Björn Kautler](https://github.com/Vampire),
[Caro Silva Rode](https://github.com/budindepunk),
[CHANHAN](https://github.com/chanani),
[Dmitry Nezavitin](https://github.com/DmitryNez),
[Eng Zer Jun](https://github.com/Juneezee),
[KugelLibelle](https://github.com/KugelLibelle),
[Madalin Valceleanu](https://github.com/vmadalin),
[Markus Gaisbauer](https://github.com/quijote),
[Oliver Kopp](https://github.com/koppor),
[Philip Wedemann](https://github.com/hfhbd),
[ploober](https://github.com/ploober),
[Roberto Perez Alcolea](https://github.com/rpalcolea),
[Rohit Anand](https://github.com/R0h1tAnand),
[Suvrat Acharya](https://github.com/Suvrat1629),
[Ujwal Suresh Vanjare](https://github.com/usv240),
[Victor Merkulov](https://github.com/urdak)

##### Upgrade instructions
Switch your build to use Gradle 9.5.0 by updating your wrapper:
```
./gradlew wrapper --gradle-version=9.5.0 && ./gradlew wrapper
```
See the Gradle [9.x upgrade guide](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.0/userguide/upgrading_version_9.html) to learn about deprecations, breaking changes and other considerations when upgrading.

For Java, Groovy, Kotlin and Android compatibility, see the [full compatibility notes](https://docs.gradle.org/9.5.0/userguide/compatibility.html).

##### Reporting problems

If you find a problem with this release, please file a bug on [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/gradle/gradle/issues) adhering to our issue guidelines.
If you're not sure you're encountering a bug, please use the [forum](https://discuss.gradle.org/c/help-discuss).

We hope you will build happiness with Gradle, and we look forward to your feedback via [Twitter](https://twitter.com/gradle) or on [GitHub](https://github.com/gradle).