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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 18/09/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We are proud to present Zettlr 4.8.0. Most prominently, this release brings support for admonitions (or callouts/alerts) to the app. Make sure to read the changelog, and get the new update in the usual places in the coming days: zettlr.com/post/zettlr-...

Zettlr 4.8.0 Released | Zettlr

After many weeks of development, we are happy to announce the newest version of Zettlr. This update brings admonition support to Zettlr (also known as alerts or callouts), updates many translations, a...

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 13/09/2026

Heads up! Are you using Ubuntu 17.04 or macOS 12 (Monterey)? Then the next-next update (not the coming one) will NOT work on your computer. Should you be using an old OS, make sure to update it to be able to use Zettlr AFTER the next version!

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 07/09/2026

Did you know that Zettlr understands cross-references and aids you in referring to plots and tables inside your documents? The feature now has its own documentation page. Learn how to enable and use cross-references in your papers here: docs.zettlr.com/en/editor/cr...

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Cross-References | Zettlr Documentation

The official documentation for the Zettlr Markdown editor. Available in multiple languages.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 19/08/2026

+++ ANNOUNCEMENT +++ We have just launched a complete overhaul over Zettlr’s aging documentation. It is now based on Vue, much faster, more efficient, and just in general a better experience. Do you like the new design? Learn more and share your thoughts on our blog: zettlr.com/post/a-new-d...

A New Documentation for Zettlr | Zettlr

Zettlr's documentation has been built for almost ten years using the reliable but aging MkDocs framework. We are proud to announce that, after months of preparation, we have now migrated the documenta...

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 02/08/2026

After working around an odd bug of GitHub that their team has been unable to fix for more than a week, the Zettlr update API should now finally find the 4.7.0 update. To update, you can now check for updates from your app again, and Zettlr will offer you to update to 4.7.0.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 28/07/2026

Apparently there seems to be an issue with the GitHub API, which prevents the internal updater of Zettlr to show the new 4.7.0 update. Until that is fixed, you can just download the corresponding installer from the release page directly and install it manually. Sorry! github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.7.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

The next update for Zettlr comes again with a bundle of improvements and new features for you to enjoy. Again, we have spent a lot of time fixing a magnitude of issues and improving the usability o...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 26/07/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We’ve just released Zettlr 4.7.0! Key highlights: custom shortcuts, separate editor theme, and loads of little fixes and improvements! Get it now or within the coming days at the usual places! www.zettlr.com/download

Your One-Stop Publication Workbench. Author Markdown documents with ease. For researchers, journalists, and writers.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 20/07/2026

Great news — the custom shortcuts implementation just got into the main development branch, meaning it’ll ship with the next update! Stay tuned, it’s not long out! Coming soon with Zettlr 4.7.0

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 25/06/2026

While we Europeans are currently sweating, we're also building something great and often-requested: custom shortcuts! But to deliver the feature well, we'd love to hear: Which editor shortcuts would you like to customize? Drop your answer below and we'll see to fulfill many of your wishes!

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 14/06/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We are pleased to announce the Zettlr 4.6.0 update, which has just been released to the public. Read more on what's changed on our blog, linked below! All update channels should pick up the update within the coming days. zettlr.com/post/zettlr-...

Zettlr 4.6.0 Released | Zettlr

We are pleased to announce the release of Zettlr 4.6.0, which brings many improvements and fixes to the app to make your work more productive.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 08/05/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We're proud to present a new update, version 4.5.0. It will gradually roll out over the coming days to all package managers. You can also manually download it via GitHub: github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.5.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Task Indicator | Custom CSS Improvements | Bug fixes and performance improvements This update primarily brings two new features to the table: A visual task indicator for long-running tasks, and gre...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 24/04/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We are happy to present Zettlr update 4.4.0, which is now available from GitHub, and will over the coming days become available across all channels. It improves some security-related issues as well as the file manager. github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.4.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Security Fixes | File Manager Improvements | Bug Fixes This update improves primarily on two fronts: the file manager and how you can navigate your files, and the security model of the app. First, ...

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 01/04/2026

Dear all, if you are on the most recent version of Zettlr, you may face difficulties exporting to PDF using XeLaTeX profiles when including keywords. The reason is a momentary mismatch between Pandoc templates. A workaround and explainer can be found here: github.com/jgm/pandoc/i...

keywords are enumerated wrongly in PDF · Issue #11528 · jgm/pandoc

The default template data/templates/hypersetup.latex enumerates keywords using simple comma. That fails to properly encode keywords that contains a comma. Please replace this line: pdfkeywords={$fo...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 21/03/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We are pleased to announce Zettlr 4.3.0. This update comes with big improvements in the file manager, allowing you to organize your work better. Lots has changed, so please see the changelog below! github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.3.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

New File Manager Controls | QoL Updates | Bug Fixes | Security Fixes This release brings many great new things to Zettlr. Besides the obvious batch of bug fixes, this update focuses on improved cit...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 07/03/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ With Zettlr 4.2.1, we primarily focus on maintenance, but we also fix a few issues in relation to the recent Zotero 8.0 chaos that ensued. github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.2.1 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Bug Fixes | Updated Dependencies This update only brings minor things to the table. Most notably, this update fixes the logic of Zettlr to handle extensions to Pandoc readers and writers. Previousl...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 21/02/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ Zettlr 4.2.0 is now live! Most acutely, possibly for some of you, it includes a bug fix that improves the interplay with the recent @zotero.org 8.0 update that overhauled their citation key mgmt. The update will roll out over the coming hours. github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.2.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Preview Mode Updates | Bug Fixes | Quality of Life Improvements This update brings three distinct sets of improvements. First, it contains a series of new features for the preview mode, which make ...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 19/02/2026

Some of you may have experienced issues with Zettlr's citation key autocomplete stopping to work after the 8.0.3 Zotero update. While we don't know why it happened, we know what happened: Some citation items in the CSL JSON export are missing a citekey, and Zettlr just assumed tha they do.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 28/01/2026

What does it take to produce free and safe software for Windows? Quite a lot, it turns out. And the biggest enemy of small developers is Microsoft themselves. Read more in our third piece on "Selling Trust." zettlr.com/post/selling...

Selling Trust, Part 3 | Zettlr

Five years ago, I wrote about an issue I described with "Selling Trust" — the tendency of companies to provide code signing certificates at increasingly high prices. Zettlr uses code signing so that t...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 28/01/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ We have just published Zettlr 4.1.1. This time, no new features but a bit of polishing. Get the update now on our website, or wait until your package manager/the app informs you about an available update. github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.1.1 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements Did you always wonder what "bug fixes and performance improvements" in your app update notes referred to? Read our changelog below to see what this can entail...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 13/01/2026

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ Zettlr 4.1 is now live. You can download it directly via GitHub or our homepage. Your setups will pick up this update soon, and your package managers will likely update within a few days, too. github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.1.0 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Bug Fixes | Performance Improvements This is the first minor update for Zettlr 4.0. It comes with many fixes and small improvements, but also two new features and a change that you should know abou...

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AlternativeTo @alternativeto.net · 27/12/2025

Zettlr 4.0 introduces a full table editor rewrite, native image and PDF viewer, improved citation and export workflows, plus a faster file detection system buff.ly/Q9cDHMa

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 26/12/2025

Do you enjoy Zettlr? If so, you'll be pleased to know that you can ensure the development continues! Head over to zettlr.com/supporters to learn more and become a supporter! We appreciate every support from our great community. Thank you 💚

Your One-Stop Publication Workbench. Author Markdown documents with ease. For researchers, journalists, and writers.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 26/12/2025

It's time! Today, Zettlr turns 8, and we are proud to deliver the next major update for the app on this special day! Today marks the release day for Zettlr 4.0, a wholly rewritten and revamped version! Read our announcement post and download Zettlr 4.0 now: zettlr.com/post/zettlr-...

Release announcement image with some key highlights

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 22/12/2025

Only a few more days … 👀

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 08/12/2025

We have just released the possibly final beta release before we can move Zettlr 4.0 to stable! If you'd like to have a sneak peek to what we have in stock, take a look here 👇🏼 github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v4.0.0-beta.4 · Zettlr/Zettlr

This fifth beta again includes a few improvements. These are mostly some cleanup, code refactoring, and a few additional fixes. Nothing major has changed. As always, see the changelog below for ful...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 24/11/2025

A recent feature we just added is Lua filters! The assets manager now exposes the Lua filters for your exports with Pandoc for easy management. Coming with version 4.0.

A screenshot of the new Lua filter tab in the assets manager.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 13/11/2025

By popular demand, we have added in Zettlr 4.0 the ability to instantaneously toggle between a raw Markdown source-code editing experience, and a WYSIWYG writing experience. This toggle will be available in the statusbar.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 05/11/2025

For Zettlr 4.0, we decided to give the Zettelkasten workflow a little glow-up. We have streamlined the settings, and fully embrace the ability to set link labels for any internal link.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 30/10/2025

For Zettlr 4.0, we have put some extra effort in rewriting the citation parser. Now, your citations will be properly highlighted and detected. This improves performance, user experience, and implements more citation features. Oh, and the citation renderer now properly detects crossrefs!

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 22/10/2025

One of the most-anticipated new features of the next release of Zettlr is a fully-rewritten table editor. No more data loss, easier insertion, and much more support for syntax highlighting, citations, math, and more!

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 15/10/2025

Another new exciting feature of Zettlr 4.0 is a brand-new image and PDF viewer. Now you can cross-reference plots and research literature right within the app.

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Noah Arroyo @noaharroyo.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Nerd time. Zettlr is an open-source writing tool that I've used for years. It's great. Coolest feature: You can hyperlink your notes offline. Check it out.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 11/10/2025

Another place that has received a glow-up for the upcoming Zettlr 4.0 is the statistics window. We've improved the calendar view with a proper heatmap, and the chart view with a proper, readable bar chart that is easier to parse.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 10/10/2025

As Zettlr 4.0 starts into its beta phase, we have a lot new stuff coming for you. Over the next weeks, we will share one or two features a week to showcase what’s in store. Please share this post, follow us, and turn on notifications! 🎉 🔔

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 09/10/2025

The first new feature of Zettlr 4.0 is a brand-new onboarding experience for new users, which allows changing some basic settings for first-time use. It also introduces new users to some of the core features of the app.

Zettlr @zettlr.com · 08/10/2025

The beta phase for the next major Zettlr release has started! It offers quite the bunch of new features. You can get the beta via GitHub, or via the app,. Over the next weeks, we will slowly introduce the new features the update provides, so stay tuned! github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 23/09/2025

macOS Tahoe PSA: There currently seem to be some performance issues with Electron apps, including Zettlr. These appear to be benign as far as we can see, but some might find them distracting, so be aware of that before updating!

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Mela Eckenfels @felicea.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Gerade habe ich ein Mega-Update mit einer Tonne neuer Snippets und verbesserten @zettlr.com -Snippets online gestellt: gitlab.kit.edu/uhrhr/zettlr...

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Assets/Snippets · main · Mela Eckenfels / Zettlr-Ressourcen · GitLab

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 01/08/2025

As Open Source Software, we do not charge you anything to use Zettlr. However, we do have costs to deliver new updates and improvements to you. If you wish to give something back, become a supporter! All infos: zettlr.com/supporters

A powerful Markdown editor for researchers and journalists.

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 01/07/2025

+++ NEW RELEASE +++ Zettlr 3.5.1 has just been released. It includes a few minor bug fixes, nothing major. The various distribution sites will have it available in the coming hours! github.com/Zettlr/Zettl...

Release Release v3.5.1 · Zettlr/Zettlr

Bug fixes This is a small update that fixes one especially annoying bug that users have reported since the last version. In addition, it offers an entirely new app translation, and another minor bu...

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Zettlr @zettlr.com · 10/05/2025

One of the biggest hurdles of successful open source development is proper and efficient governance. Since last year, we have a steering committee overseeing continued development. Read more on its duties on our blog: