Upgrading

To update to the latest version of Next.js, you can use the upgrade command:
Versions before Next.js 16.1.0 do not support the upgrade command and need to use a separate package instead:
To have a coding agent perform and verify the upgrade, run:
See Upgrade with a coding agent for other policies and upgrade reminders.
If you prefer to upgrade manually, install the latest Next.js and React versions:
To update to the latest canary, make sure you're on the latest version of Next.js and everything is working as expected. Then, run the following command:
The following features are currently available in canary:
See the version guides for in-depth upgrade instructions.
Last updated October 6, 2026
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