QGIS 3.44 will be the final 3.x release and the next long-term release (LTR). QGIS 4.0, originally planned for 2025, has been postponed to February 2026 to ensure a smooth transition to Qt6 and deliver the best possible stability.

Double click this article for the full update on timelines and macOS package plans.

This crowdfunding campaign will improve and extend QGIS 3D capabilities, making it an ideal platform for digital twins. The project aims to add support for ESRI Scene Layers (I3S), support for more point cloud algorithms and enhanced vector support in 3D.

The video recordings from the international QGIS user conference 2025 in Norrköping, Sweden, have been published. A big thank you to the organizers, presenters and audience!

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Oslandia, partners and QGIS users, have launched the Security project for QGIS. Key topics for security improvements have been identified, and work packages with budget estimations created:

- Raise the cybersecurity level for the QGIS project

- Fulfill cybersecurity requirements from regulations and end-users ( CRA, NIS2, ...)

- Make QGIS an example of a security-aware Open Source project

Register for a webinar on June 19 to learn more ...

Save the date! The next global QGIS User Conference will be in Norrköping, Sweden from 2-3 June, 2025. Our contributor meeting will be directly afterwards from 4 to 6 June, 2025.

QGIS User Conference and Contributor meetings are the best place to engage with the community, keep up with the latest QGIS related news, and find your own path to contributing to the QGIS project. 

Double click on this entry to find out more!

This crowdfunding campaign will improve and extend QGIS 3D capabilities, making it an ideal platform for digital twins. The project aims to add support for ESRI Scene Layers (I3S), support for more point cloud algorithms and enhanced vector support in 3D.

We’re migrating to Qt6 and launching QGIS 4.0 in October 2025!

Expect modern libraries with performance and security improvements, a smooth transition for plugin devs, and a few pleasant surprises. Double-click this article for details!

QGIS has a new map gallery! We are looking for submissions of beautiful maps made using QGIS. The maps will be displayed on the main web site at https://qgis.org if approved. Our goal is to show off the power and versatility of QGIS to the world. If you have a great map to share, double click this article to visit the gallery and start sharing your submissions!

Ready for this month's QGIS open day? Join us on friday to catch up on what has been happening in the QGIS community! Double click on this entry to see how to attend remotely, or offer a talk...

Friday is QGIS Open Day! Join this monthly virtual event showcasing the latest happenings in QGIS. Participation is free. This month's line up:

- Downloading Climate R - Terraclimate datasets within QGIS

- An end to end workflow with QGIS, Mergin Maps and GeoNode

- Exploring the possibilities of QField plugin framework

- QGIS 3.42 Release Party

Double click this article to see more details (including how to offer a talk yourself).