# Open WebUI v0.3.26 — Release & Upgrade Intelligence
- **Product:** Open WebUI (https://openwebui.com)
- **Version:** v0.3.26
- **Released:** Sep 24, 2024
- **Impact Score:** 5/10
- **Breaking Changes:** Not verified
- **Canonical Analysis:** https://changelogs.us/open-webui/updates/v0.3.26/

## Executive Summary (TL;DR)
Open WebUI v0.3.26. Source highlight: [0.3.26] - 2024-09-24

## Bug Fixes
- **🔄 Event Loop Error Resolution**: Addressed a critical error where a missing running event loop caused 'periodic_usage_pool_cleanup' to fail with pip installs. This fix ensures smoother and more reliable updates and installations, enhancing overall system stability.