Microsoft .NET Framework

Updated on Apr 15, 2025
Microsoft .NET Framework

.NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large class library called Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability across several programming languages.

ReleaseRelease DateCore Support
4.8.1Aug 09, 2022
(2 years ago)
Yes
4.8Apr 18, 2019
(6 years ago)
Yes
4.7.2Apr 30, 2018
(7 years ago)
Yes
4.7.1Oct 17, 2017
(7 years ago)
Yes
4.7Apr 05, 2017
(8 years ago)
Yes
4.6.2Aug 02, 2016
(8 years ago)
Jan 12, 2027
(1 year from now)
4.6.1Nov 30, 2015
(9 years ago)
Apr 26, 2022
(3 years ago)
4.6Jul 20, 2015
(9 years ago)
Apr 26, 2022
(3 years ago)
4.5.2May 05, 2014
(11 years ago)
Apr 26, 2022
(3 years ago)
4.5.1Oct 17, 2013
(11 years ago)
Jan 12, 2016
(9 years ago)
4.5Aug 15, 2012
(12 years ago)
Jan 12, 2016
(9 years ago)
4.0Apr 12, 2010
(15 years ago)
Jan 12, 2016
(9 years ago)
3.5 SP1Nov 19, 2007
(17 years ago)
Jan 09, 2029
(3 years from now)

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