The current version of SABnzbd is 5.1.3 (as of 08/09/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
SABnzbd at a glance
SABnzbd is an open-source tool for automating the download of binary files from Usenet newsgroups. It runs as a background service with a browser-based interface and is commonly deployed on NAS devices, in Docker containers, or as part of media server stacks, often alongside automated media management tools. System administrators use it to process NZB files, unpack and repair downloads, and move completed content to target directories.
The project is actively developed on GitHub, with releases appearing irregularly, ranging from a few weeks to several months apart. Alongside regular feature updates, there have been security-relevant releases in the past addressing critical vulnerabilities, making timely patching advisable.
When updating, administrators should check compatibility with installed extensions (such as unpacking and repair tools like Unrar or Par2), review changes to configuration files, and pay attention to security notices in the release notes. Since SABnzbd is frequently run in containerized environments, it is also worth checking whether the underlying image or base operating system requires separate updates.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.3 | STABLE | 08/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 5.1.2 | STABLE | 25/08/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of SABnzbd?
- SABnzbd 5.1.3, released 08/09/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the SABnzbd release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new SABnzbd updates?
- Tick SABnzbd off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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