Kong API gateway releases
new versionKong API gateway is tracked under routers & networking. Its latest version, 3.9.4, shipped on Oct 12, 2026. Firmwarely has recorded 2 versions since Jun 17, 2026.
- Latest version
- 3.9.4
- Released
- Category
- Routers & networking
- Last checked
How to update Kong API gateway
- Read the release notes first — self-hosted projects break config and schemas between versions more often than appliances do.
- Docker: pull the new image tag and recreate the container (`docker compose pull && docker compose up -d`).
- Package or bare metal: update through your distribution's package manager, or replace the binary from the releases page.
- Back up the config and database directory first. For most projects a downgrade is not supported once the schema has migrated.
Always install releases from the project itself. Firmwarely links out; it never hosts downloads.
What changed
Download Kong 3.9.4 and run it now: https://konghq.com/install/ Docker Image Links: 3.9.4 Changelog
Version history
| 3.9.4 | |
| 3.9.3 |
FAQ
What is the latest version of Kong API gateway?
Version 3.9.4, released Oct 12, 2026. This page is refreshed every hour from the project's release page.
How do I update Kong API gateway?
See the step-by-step above. Pull the new image or package and restart the service. Read the release notes and back up the data directory first; most projects can't downgrade once the database has migrated.
How does Firmwarely know when there's a new version?
Every hour we read the project's official release page for Kong API gateway and record the version, date and changelog. Subscribers watching it get an email when it changes: the next morning on Pro, in the Monday roundup on the free plan.
Is this an official Kong page?
No. Firmwarely is independent. Project and product names belong to their owners; always install releases from the project's own source.
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