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JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
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Verified 2026-08-23 from Node.js distribution index.
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Active LTS
2026-10-20
2028-04-30
Active LTS is the safer default for production applications. Current releases are useful for testing newer features but have a shorter support runway.
Read Node.js release schedule ↗Where can you install it?
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Version evidence and catalogued download links are anchored to the publisher-owned source.
Open publisher source ↗A community version manager that installs Node.js releases; it is not the Node.js project’s binary distribution page.
Open nvm ↗A third-party package-manager route with its own packaging and update cadence.
Open Homebrew Node.js ↗System requirements
- macos: macOS 10.15 or later
- windows: Windows 10 or later
- linux: glibc 2.17 or newer
Does Node.js have an Android app or APK?
No verified Android app or APK in the catalog. Node.js does not have a verified Android app, Google Play listing, or official APK in the What-Version catalog. Desktop installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux will not run on Android.
Open official Node.js websiteFor APK searches, prefer vendor-owned pages, Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub releases, or documentation explicitly linked by the project.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use LTS or Current Node.js?
Use LTS for production apps, Current for development and testing.
Does Node.js work on Apple Silicon?
Yes, Node.js has native Apple Silicon support.
What's the difference between Node.js and npm?
Node.js is the runtime, npm is the package manager that comes with it.