How to Update Kodi to the Latest Version on Windows

To update Kodi on a Windows PC, use the same installation source you already have: update a Microsoft Store copy in the Store, or run the current official Kodi installer over a copy installed with the .exe. Kodi’s core app does not have a dependable in-app “Check for updates” command. Back up Kodi’s data before a major version change, then confirm the version after restarting.

Choose the stable release or a prerelease

As of October 24, 2026, Kodi’s Windows download page lists Kodi 21.3 Omega as the recommended stable release. Kodi 22 “Piers” RC1 is available in the prerelease channel. Choose the recommended build for everyday use; an RC is preview software and can still have bugs or add-on compatibility problems. Check the official Kodi Windows downloads page before installing because the recommended version can change.

To see your version in Kodi, open Settings (the gear icon), then choose System information. Kodi’s exact version and build details appear at the lower-right corner of its screens. The Kodi System Information guide explains the screen.

Back up Kodi before upgrading

Kodi keeps add-ons, skins, profiles, settings, and media-library databases in its data folder, separate from the program files. Backing up this folder gives you a recovery copy if an upgrade or an add-on migration goes wrong. The folder location depends on how Kodi was installed:

• For the regular Windows installer, press Windows key + R, enter %APPDATA%, and copy the Kodi folder to another location.
• For the Microsoft Store version, the data is under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\XBMCFoundation.Kodi_4n2hpmxwrvr6p\LocalCache\Roaming\Kodi.
• For a portable installation, back up the portable_data\userdata folder beside the Kodi program.

Copy the folder while Kodi is closed. Do not delete the data folder as part of a routine update. Kodi’s data-folder reference and backup guide describe the locations and what they contain.

Update Kodi from the Microsoft Store

Use this method if Kodi was installed from the Store. Store apps can update automatically, so you may already have the newest version offered to your device. Microsoft’s Store update instructions let you check manually.

1. Open Microsoft Store and select Library or Downloads, depending on the Store layout on your PC. Choose Check for updates.

   

2. If Kodi appears with an Update button, select it and wait for the download and installation to finish. If no update is offered, make sure automatic app updates are enabled in the Store settings, then check again later. Microsoft notes that Store app updates may install automatically in the background.

   

Keep a Store installation on the Store update path. The Store and standalone installer use different data-folder locations, so switching methods can make Kodi appear to start with a new profile.

Update Kodi with the official Windows installer

Choose this route if your current Kodi copy was installed from the downloadable Windows installer. Kodi’s current Windows guide documents the .exe and Microsoft Store as the standard installation options; an old in-app Windows Installer add-on is not needed for this process.

3. Go to the Kodi Windows downloads page. For normal use, stay on Recommended. If you deliberately want Kodi 22 Piers RC1, open Prerelease instead and read Kodi’s RC1 release notes first.

   

4. Choose Installer (64BIT) for 64-bit Windows or Installer (32BIT) for 32-bit Windows. If you are unsure, check Settings > System > About > System type in Windows. Download only from Kodi’s official site.

   

5. Exit Kodi, open the downloaded installer, and follow its prompts to install over the existing Kodi program. You normally do not need to uninstall Kodi first. Kodi’s Windows installation guide says that installing over an existing version is usually straightforward, especially for point releases. Back up first, and check add-on and skin compatibility when moving to a major release.

   

Confirm the update and fix common snags

6. Open Kodi again and check Settings > System information. Confirm that the version matches the release you selected. If Kodi still shows the old version, make sure you launched the same Store or desktop installation you updated.

   

If the Store has no update yet, it may not have reached your device; leave the current installation in place and check again. If the standalone installer reports an architecture or install problem, verify that you downloaded the correct Windows build from Kodi, then retry after closing Kodi. Do not disable Windows security protections just to run a file you cannot verify. For a major Kodi upgrade, check whether your add-ons and skin support the new release before relying on them.

These steps update Kodi itself. Updating an add-on inside Kodi changes that add-on, not the Kodi application.

Official sources

• Kodi downloads for Windows
• Kodi 21.3 Omega release notes
• Kodi 22 Piers RC1 release notes
• Kodi Wiki: Install Kodi for Windows
• Microsoft Support: Turn on automatic app updates