Is VS Code really free?

Yes, VS Code is completely free for both personal and commercial use.

Does VS Code work on Apple Silicon?

Yes, VS Code has excellent Apple Silicon support with native performance.

What's the difference between VS Code and Visual Studio?

VS Code is a lightweight code editor, while Visual Studio is a full IDE for .NET development.

Latest version

Latest Visual Studio Code version: 1.130.0

The current verified stable version of Visual Studio Code is 1.130.0.

Stable release1.130.0

Release date: 2026-07-15. Source verified: 2026-07-17. Source: VS Code GitHub releases.

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VS Code GitHub releases

Verification status

Source verified: 2026-07-17.

Release date

Release date: 2026-07-15.

Visual Studio Code latest-version FAQ

What is the latest version of Visual Studio Code?

The latest verified stable version of Visual Studio Code is 1.130.0. The release date in the catalog is 2026-07-15.

Where should I verify Visual Studio Code releases?

Use VS Code GitHub releases or the official Visual Studio Code website before critical installs. What-Version links to official sources and does not mirror installers.

Where do I download Visual Studio Code?

Use the official Visual Studio Code download page to choose the right build for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android when one is verified.