n8n 2.16.1 released on 15-04-2026
n8n 2.16.1 is out now. It is a patch-level update in the 2.16.x line that delivers bug fixes, small improvements and documentation updates, useful for anyone running a stable n8n deployment.
See the official release page at the release and the compare view at n8n@2.16.0…n8n@2.16.1 for the exact commits and PRs included.
What’s in this release
- Patch-level update (2.16.1) containing bug fixes, small improvements and documentation updates — see the compare view for precise changes.
- Full changelog and per-commit diffs available via the release page and the compare link above.
- Official upgrade guidance is provided: backup your database and credentials, test the upgrade in a staging environment, and pull the 2.16.1 artifacts (Docker tag, binary or package) before deploying.
Upgrade notes
- No explicit breaking changes are listed in the release notes; nonetheless back up your database and credentials and test the update in staging before applying to production. Review the CHANGELOG and commit messages for any user-facing behaviour changes.
- If you encounter critical regressions you can roll back to 2.16.0 by redeploying the previous artifacts; monitor logs and workflows closely during rollback.
Report regressions or bugs by opening an issue on the n8n GitHub repo with version, reproduction steps and logs, and link the 2.16.1 release and compare URLs. PRs and feedback via the project channels are welcome — let us know how the upgrade went.
