# Helm v3.16.1 — Release & Upgrade Intelligence
- **Product:** Helm (https://helm.sh)
- **Version:** v3.16.1
- **Released:** Sep 12, 2024
- **Impact Score:** 5/10
- **Breaking Changes:** Not verified
- **Canonical Analysis:** https://changelogs.us/helm/updates/v3.16.1/

## Executive Summary (TL;DR)
Helm v3.16.1. Source highlight: Helm v3.16.1 is a patch release. Users are encouraged to upgrade for the best experience. Users are encouraged to upgrade for the best experience.

## New Features
- 3.17.0 is the next feature release and will be on January 15, 2025

## Bug Fixes
- for discussing PRs, code, and bugs
- Test, debug, and contribute charts: ArtifactHub/packages
- 3.16.2 is the next patch release and will be on October 09, 2024