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Version 3.1.0 · 121.8 MB · September 14, 2026
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Changelog
Recent releases and what changed in each version.
v3.1.0September 14, 2026· 5 fixes
Bug fixes
- database: run VACUUM in a spawned helper process
- portable: add Windows ZIP and guard updates and startup
- release: isolate Linux architectures and support tagged recovery
- release: resolve drafts by ID and reuse verified builds
- release: resume distribution after recovered publication
v3.0.0September 13, 2026· 8 new features, 2 fixes
New features
- cleaner: add cleanup receipts and targeted retries
- performance: add consented Cloud AI diagnostics
- recovery: add recovery centre for supported Windows changes
- rules: add a free visual custom-cleaner builder
- scheduler: add free run conditions and ordered workflows
- storage: add local storage history and growth comparisons
- ui: redesign Kudu with Simple and Advanced dashboard views
- ui: remove custom cleaners and polish Cloud upgrade flows
Bug fixes
- empty-folders: protect system and application subtrees
- large-files: revalidate scanned selections before deletion
v2.9.0September 12, 2026· 4 new features, 9 fixes
New features
- cli: add repair gpu-restart for display adapters
- cli: add repair winre-status for Windows RE
- i18n: default to the OS language on a fresh install
- settings: opt-in prefer elevated launch
Bug fixes
- build: repair macOS signing and enable release recovery
- build: ship Linux arm64 AppImage and deb on release
- ci: allow macOS recovery uploads to existing releases
- cli: report failed operations through the exit code
- linux: keep AppImage updates on a stable filename
- malware: avoid Tor Browser and Thunderbird heuristic false positives
- malware: stop pre-selecting advisory YARA hits for deletion
- restore-point: say when System Protection is off instead of relaying a localised error
- startup: stop attributing boot-trace entries to HKCU Run
v2.8.0September 8, 2026· 1 new feature, 8 fixes
New features
- build: ship Windows portable exe alongside NSIS
Bug fixes
- cloud: clarify signup opens browser and blank-page help
- cloud: default remote command toggles to opt-in
- i18n: localize Cloud status and plan tier badges
- ipc: omit parent window for Linux folder dialogs
- malware: show fixed scan roots and extensions in UI
- malware: trust Mozilla Firefox folders and vendor install dirs
- privacy: make Linux Privacy Shield settings reversible
- tray: skip system tray when elevated on Linux
v2.7.0September 5, 2026· 3 new features, 5 fixes
New features
- cleaner: add native Docker and Linux journal cleanup
- cleaner: add optional native cache and Windows maintenance
- i18n: localize dashboard page and update Turkish translations for v2.6.0
Bug fixes
- cleaner: enforce descendant retention and exclusions
- cleaner: make performance cache resets opt-in
- cleaner: measure current and partially removed file bytes
- cleaner: preserve linked files during secure deletion
- cleaner: restore bounded estimates and retryable lookup errors
v2.6.0August 29, 2026· 2 new features, 1 fix
New features
- cleaner: right-click to clean category or folder
- settings: add toggle to disable software updater reminders
Bug fixes
- malware: stop quarantining Helium chrome.exe and Logi Options+ updater
v2.5.0August 28, 2026· 3 fixes
Bug fixes
- main: keep long-running tasks responsive
- tray: sharpen Windows icon rendering
- windows: detect elevation from process token
v2.4.0August 23, 2026· 2 fixes
Bug fixes
- cleaner: complete large Windows cleanups
- malware: initialize YARA engine for status
v2.3.0August 20, 2026· 2 new features, 1 fix
New features
- cleaner: warn about running app blockers
- cloud: add support and upgrade prompts
Bug fixes
- i18n: restore cleaner AI tools labels
v2.2.0August 20, 2026· 1 new feature, 1 fix
New features
- cleaner: add AI tools category
Bug fixes
- disk: measure complete folder sizes
Source code
Kudu is open source under the MIT license.