# Session changelog

> A private messenger that needs no phone number.

- Vendor: Session Technology Foundation
- Category: Communication
- Official site: https://getsession.org
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session)
- Harvested from: GitHub (session-foundation/session-desktop)
- Entries below: 10 (newest first)

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.

## Releases

### v1.18.1 — Session 1.18.1

- Date: 2026-07-10
- Version: v1.18.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.18.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.18.1

- **changed** — Changed the Final Appeal CTA to just be a Donate Appeal

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

- Changed the Final Appeal CTA to just be a Donate Appeal

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.18.1]_

### v1.18.0 — Session 1.18.0

- Date: 2026-04-09
- Version: v1.18.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.18.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.18.0

- **changed** — Updated Donate CTA

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

- Updated Donate CTA #1942

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.18.0]_

### v1.17.17 — Session 1.17.17

- Date: 2026-03-31
- Version: v1.17.17
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.17
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.17

- **changed** — The About window now follows the app theme
- **fixed** — Performance improvements when a search input is focused
- **fixed** — Fixed reactions in Note to Self not appearing locally
- **fixed** — Ensured attachments cannot be added via paste when disallowed

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

- The About window now follows the app theme #1925

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Performance improvements when a search input is focused #1929
- Fixed reactions in Note to Self not appearing locally #1930
- Ensured attachments cannot be added via paste when disallowed #1931

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.17]_

### v1.17.16 — Session 1.17.16

- Date: 2026-03-26
- Version: v1.17.16
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.16
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.16

- **changed** — Session won't trim spaces from password inputs anymore
- **changed** — Emojis now use the Noto Color Emoji font on all platforms
- **changed** — Saving a file no longer creates a temporary file
- **added** — A new "Show Reactions" option is now available in the message context menu
- **fixed** — Make sure we cannot invite ourselves to a group
- **fixed** — Opening a conversation from the list of contacts resets the left pane state
- **fixed** — Fixed a crash happening on "Clear All" reacts
- **fixed** — Prevent some groups from receiving the same message multiple times
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug where a contact reacting to their own message would trigger a notification
- **fixed** — Allow deleting groups that we cannot leave
- **fixed** — Always show the status of the last outgoing read message

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

* Session won't trim spaces from password inputs anymore #1906
* Emojis now use the Noto Color Emoji font on all platforms #1921

<h2 id="other-changes">Other Changes</h2>

* Saving a file no longer creates a temporary file #1922
* A new "Show Reactions" option is now available in the message context menu #1909

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

* Make sure we cannot invite ourselves to a group #1905
* Opening a conversation from the list of contacts resets the left pane state  #1911
* Fixed a crash happening on "Clear All" reacts #1912
* Prevent some groups from receiving the same message multiple times #1914 #1908
* Fixed a bug where a contact reacting to their own message would trigger a notification #1916
* Allow deleting groups that we cannot leave #1917
* Always show the status of the last outgoing read message #1920

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.16]_

### v1.17.15 — Session 1.17.15

- Date: 2026-03-19
- Version: v1.17.15
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.15
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.15

- **added** — Add a new Donation appeal CTA
- **added** — Add right-click option to copy URLs from messages
- **added** — Attach a mix of videos and images in the same message

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

- Added a new Donation appeal CTA #1898

<h2 id="other-changes">Other Changes</h2>

- Added right-click option to copy URLs from messages #1890
- Attach a mix of videos and images in the same message #1891

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.15]_

### v1.17.14 — Session 1.17.14

- Date: 2026-03-13
- Version: v1.17.14
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.14
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.14

- **fixed** — Fixed a crash on Windows on system resume

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Fixed a crash on Windows on system resume #1891

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.14]_

### v1.17.13 — Session 1.17.13

- Date: 2026-03-12
- Version: v1.17.13
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.13
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.13
- Labels: Pre-release

- **changed** — Standardize message deletion logic
- **added** — Allow saving a QR code on right click
- **fixed** — Fixed a bug preventing community invitations from syncing to other devices
- **fixed** — Fixed image pasting logic after a voice message was recorded
- **fixed** — Prevent system idle, but not system sleep, on Linux
- **fixed** — Various Keyboard shortcuts fixes

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="overview">Release Overview</h1>

- Standardize message deletion logic #1886

<h2 id="other-changes">Other Changes</h2>

- Allow saving a QR code on right click #1876

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Fixed a bug preventing community invitations from syncing to other devices #1875
- Fixed image pasting logic after a voice message was recorded #1880
- Prevent system idle, but not system sleep, on Linux #1881
- Various Keyboard shortcuts fixes #1879

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.13]_

### v1.17.12 — Session 1.17.12

- Date: 2026-02-24
- Version: v1.17.12
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.12
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.12

- **fixed** — Fix image processing with sharp for Linux and Mac users

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Fix image processing with sharp for Linux and Mac users #1860

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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### v1.17.11 — Session 1.17.11

- Date: 2026-02-23
- Version: v1.17.11
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.11
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.11

- **fixed** — Fix the position of the emoji picker when shown from a message

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Fix the position of the emoji picker when shown from a message #1855

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.11]_

### v1.17.10 — Session 1.17.10

- Date: 2026-02-19
- Version: v1.17.10
- Original notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.10
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/session/releases/v1.17.10

- **fixed** — Fixed Session Desktop v1.17.9 not starting for macOS users

<h1 id="release-notes">Session</h1>

Session uses the Session encryption protocol and the Oxen blockchain’s decentralised Service Node network to provide anonymous, end-to-end encrypted messaging without relying on central servers.

<h1 id="bug-fixes">Bug Fixes</h1>

- Fixed Session Desktop v1.17.9 not starting for macOS users

<h1 id="supported-platforms">Supported Platforms</h1>

<!-- NOTE Make sure to verify the supported platforms have not changed before making a release. Mac minimumSystemVersion in package.json and the Windows version in build/installer.nsh may need to be updated too -->

Session requires Windows 10 or later, macOS Ventura (13) or later, or a Linux distribution with glibc 2.35 or later like Debian 12 or Ubuntu 22.04.

<h1 id="verify-signatures">Verify Signatures</h1>

Follow the instructions [here](https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/tree/master#verifying-signatures) using the signature below.

<!-- NOTE The signature is added below using the signing script. Do not write below here. -->


<details><summary><h2>Signature of release files</h2></summary>

```
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Signed SHA256 hashes of release files. These are signed using Jason's GPG
key available at:
 - the oxen-io/oxen-core repository, at /utils/gpg_keys/Jason.asc
 - OpenPGP key servers (Jason Rhinelander <jason@session.foundation>, C4992CE7A88D4262)
 - https://deb.session.foundation/public.gpg
 - https://imaginary.ca/public.gpg
 - https://github.com/jagerman.gpg

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_[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-desktop/releases/tag/v1.17.10]_