Last checked · Check before installing; only use the official link.
Today: Update needed if you are behind: 1 listed problem is being used in real attacks, and all have a fix.
Last checked . A desktop wallet for Bitcoin.
The minimum safe version
You're covered against everything listed here if you're on Electrum 4.8.3 or newer.
Where this number comes from:
- Electrum security advisory GHSA-6jp4-8v48-cc5v (Oct 24, 2026)
- Electrum release notes for 4.8.3 (Oct 23, 2026) (Oct 23, 2026)
How to check your version
These steps only look. They do not change anything.
On Windows
Easy way: Open Electrum. Click Help > About Electrum.
Or type this in PowerShellRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
Get-ItemProperty 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKLM:\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*','HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*' -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object DisplayName -like '*Electrum*' | Select-Object DisplayName,DisplayVersion
On Mac
Easy way: Open Electrum. Click Help > About Electrum.
Or type this in TerminalRead-only. It only reads the version and changes nothing.
defaults read "/Applications/Electrum.app/Contents/Info" CFBundleShortVersionString
On Linux
Easy way: Open the app and look in its Help or About menu, or check your software manager.
How to update Electrum
Electrum does not update itself. Download the new version from electrum.org and check its signature as the site explains.
On Windows
- Download the newest version only from electrum.org.
- Check the signature as electrum.org explains, then install it.
On Mac
- Download the newest version only from electrum.org.
- Check the signature as electrum.org explains, then install it.
On Linux
- Download the newest version only from electrum.org.
- Check the signature as electrum.org explains, then install it.
Official update page Official website
Check before installing, and only use the official link. Never install an "update" from a pop-up, email or ad.
Latest problems (1)
- Electrum Bitcoin wallet: bad servers can trick you into paying a thief. Update to 4.8.3. Patched: update now Being attacked now updated Oct 27, 2026
For AI agents
This app as data, with minimum_safe_version: /products/electrum.json. What changed lately: /changes.json. Read-only checks only; ask before installing anything.