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Slack Changelog

What's new in Slack 4.37.94 Beta

Mar 28, 2024
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Nothing major to report this week. Nothing minor to report either, as it turns out. Work is still happening, mind you—it’s just more the sort that happens behind the curtain in between scenes at a play. We’re quietly setting the stage for what’s to come.

New in Slack 4.36.140 Beta (Feb 7, 2024)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough clean. Everything is now running smoothly again.

New in Slack 4.35.126 Beta (Nov 10, 2023)

  • What’s New:
  • Changes are afoot when it comes to updating the Linux app. Should you run into any problems, our Help Center article is your friend: https://slack.com/help/articles/360048367814-Update-the-Slack-desktop-app#linux-3.

New in Slack 4.35.121 Beta (Nov 2, 2023)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • All bugs that were fixed in this release were too small for the eye to see or too fiddly for human words to describe. Nevertheless, work was done, things tinkered with and the app became subtly better.

New in Slack 4.34.121 Beta (Oct 5, 2023)

  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.34.120 Beta (Sep 23, 2023)

  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.33.90 Beta (Aug 18, 2023)

  • BUG FIXES:
  • We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough clean. Everything is now running smoothly again.

New in Slack 4.33.84 Beta (Aug 8, 2023)

  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.
  • Coming Soon:
  • We’ll be using a new code signing key starting from release 4.34 to verify Slack for Linux package signatures. (See https://slack.com/help/articles/115004809166-Verify-Slack-for-Linux--beta--package-signatures)
  • On Sept. 1, we’ll be deprecating support for some older operating systems and outdated versions of Slack. Please visit our Help Center to get all the details: https://slack.com/help/articles/115002037526-System-requirements-for-using-Slack.

New in Slack 4.33.73 Beta (Jul 13, 2023)

  • What’s New:
  • Slack users on Snap: If you’re interested in trying out our very latest beta builds, head over to the “latest/beta” channel for some piping hot desktop releases.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Intelligent quips often contain depth of thought, but that's not what we mean when we say that smartquotes were presenting a problem for deep links. Punctuation will no longer affect the punctuality of your deep link updates.
  • Good governance is all about removing roadblocks, which is why we've retooled the sign-in flow for GovSlack. Now when you sign in to a government workspace for the first time, we'll automatically restart the app in Gov mode (instead of kicking you back to the login page). Your Slack dollars at work!
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.32.127 Beta (Jun 13, 2023)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough clean. Everything is now running smoothly again.

New in Slack 4.32.122 Beta (May 10, 2023)

  • BUG FIXES:
  • For some users, a successful connection to VPN resulted in an unsuccessful connection of Slack to the internet, which of course made working in Slack impossible. We’ve set you up for success once again by successfully fixing this issue.
  • SECURITY GUIDANCE:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.31.155 Beta (Apr 18, 2023)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough clean. Everything is now running smoothly again.

New in Slack 4.29.149 Beta (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • “What is this—a video player for ants?” YouTube videos embedded in Slack can now be expanded to play in full-screen mode, which we’re told is at least three times bigger.

New in Slack 4.28.182 Beta (Oct 12, 2022)

  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.28.171 Beta (Sep 1, 2022)

  • WHAT'S NEW:
  • On Sept. 1, we’ll be deprecating support for some older operating systems and outdated versions of Slack. Please visit our Help Center to get all the details: https://slack.com/help/articles/115002037526-System-requirements-for-using-Slack.
  • Starting with Slack for Linux version 4.28, a new code signing key will be used. Our Help Center has the new instructions on signature verification: https://slack.com/help/articles/115004809166-Verify-Slack-for-Linux--beta--package-signatures
  • BUG FIXES:
  • Trying to capture your screen with a third-party app while also sharing your screen in Slack may have resulted in the non-Slack app crashing. We’d like to say that this was because the idea of “capture” is antithetical to “sharing,” but in truth it was just a “bug.”
  • SECURITY GUIDANCE:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.27.156 Beta (Jul 8, 2022)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough clean. Everything is now running smoothly again.

New in Slack 4.27.154 Beta (Jul 4, 2022)

  • NEW:
  • You may have noticed that with this release there’s a new, larger number at the end of the version string. Going forward, while you’ll still see the numbers laid out in a sequence, the “Build” numbers will now correspond to specific builds on our end as opposed to a small sequential number. TL;DR: A few more numbers for you, a bit more specificity for everyone.
  • We’ve added the most common Apple and Microsoft file extensions to our approved list so you won’t be asked to confirm each time you open a Word doc or Keynote presentation. Are you sure you’d like one less approval? YES/NO
  • COMING SOON:
  • We’ll be using a new code signing key starting from release 4.28 to verify Slack for Linux package signatures. (See https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/help/articles/115004809166-Verify-Slack-for-Linux--beta--package-signatures)
  • SECURITY GUIDANCE:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.26.1 Beta (May 16, 2022)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • If you tried to re-download a file that was already present in your Downloads folder, the app would pretend to download it again without actually producing a new file. Duplicitous duplication was never part of the plan—sorry about that.
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.25.1 Beta (Apr 5, 2022)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • We’ve tinkered with the internal workings and polished some rough edges. The app is now better than it was.

New in Slack 4.25.0 Beta (Apr 5, 2022)

  • What’s New:
  • Starting today, you’ll see a confirmation pop-up when a link in Slack is prompting another program to open. If you don’t want to see these each time because you enjoy living on the edge, just check the box “Always open files of this type.”
  • Bug Fixes:
  • We discovered that under very specific circumstances (stars being aligned, barometric pressure being just so, looking in a mirror and saying “Slackbot” 3 times), Active Directory users were ending up with a backslash in their Home directory, which was preventing the app from launching. However it happened, all slashes are welcome at the party, so Slack will run as expected now.

New in Slack 4.24.0 Beta (Mar 15, 2022)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Perhaps you wanted to know which version of the app you had installed. Maybe we gave you an option to copy that version number to your clipboard. It’s possible the “Copy” button did nothing at all. One might say we fixed it.
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes minor security improvements. Updating is beneficial.

New in Slack 4.23.0 Beta (Dec 14, 2021)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • If you are someone who moved your app data directory and were using a symlink, you may have noticed that Slack would fail to open beyond the initial launch. Well, now it won’t do that anymore. We fixed it, you see.
  • Some external URLs were occasionally launching within the Slack app window, but will now load in your default web browser, as is proper. Slack cannot have a little web page, even as a treat.
  • Coming Soon:
  • Beginning with version 4.24.0, installation instructions will be changed for Snap packages users. Keep your eyes peeled.
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.22.0 Beta (Dec 8, 2021)

  • WHAT'S NEW:
  • Starting with Slack for Linux version 4.22.0, a new code signing key will be used. Please visit this Help Center article for new instructions on signature verification (https://slack.com/help/articles/115004809166-Verify-Slack-for-Linux--beta--package-signatures).
  • SECURITY GUIDANCE:
  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.21.1 Beta (Nov 5, 2021)

  • Coming Soon:
  • A new way to verify package signatures for Linux - We’ll soon be using a new code signing key to verify Slack for Linux package signatures. (See https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/help/articles/115004809166-Verify-Slack-for-Linux--beta--package-signatures)
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.20.0 Beta (Sep 30, 2021)

  • What’s New:
  • When opening SSH, FTP, SFTP or SMB links, you’ll now see the option to allow all future URLs from just that same domain instead of the whole wide world. A little more secure for us, a little more peace of mind for you.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • We fixed a crash that was occurring on certain Linux clients, as studies have shown that Slack works better when it doesn’t sporadically quit without warning.
  • Certain versions of the app were not correctly changing availability to “Away” after 10 minutes of inactivity. While this has been fixed, we’d like to remind you that you can use your Custom Status to let your teammates know your whereabouts beyond simply Active or Away. Examples include: walking the dog, catching up after PTO, taking a mental break, or tweeting nice things to the Slack social media team.
  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes security improvements. Updating is recommended.

New in Slack 4.19.2 Beta (Sep 21, 2021)

  • Security Guidance:
  • This release includes significant security improvements. Updating is strongly recommended.