Helm Marks 10 Years With Release of Version 4

Major update introduces new features while maintaining Helm’s role in Kubernetes application management Key Highlights Helm 4, the first major update in six years to the Kubernetes package manager, is now available, marking Helm’s 10th anniversary. This release simplifies and enhances the safety of deploying and managing applications at scale, addressing challenges such as CI/CD complexity, security, and multi-cluster operations. The target audience includes platform engineers, DevOps teams, Kubernetes administrators, open-source contributors, and enterprise users managing modern cloud-native infrastructure. Helm 4 was announced at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 in Atlanta and is available now. Maintainers will offer a technical deep dive and live demonstrations at Booth 8B in the Project Pavilion. KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, ATLANTA, GA – November 12, 2025 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®) , which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced a major new release of Helm , coinciding with the project’s 10th anniversary. Released just weeks after its official anniversary, Helm version 4 marks the first major update to the Kubernetes package manager in six years. Helm 4 arrives at a time when Kubernetes users are managing increasingly complex application deployments, often across multiple clusters and environments. According to the CNCF 2024 Annual Survey , 40% of users cite CI/CD complexity as a top challenge, and 37% report security as a key barrier to adoption. Helm 4 directly addresses these concerns with improvements in testing automation, chart signing, performance, and chart distribution—making it easier for teams to ship software faster and more securely at scale. “Helm 4 is the result of ten years of community insight and real world deployment lessons,” said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. “As teams embrace cloud native scale, AI workloads, and platform engineering, Helm continues to deliver the reliability and flexibility they need to deploy applications with confidence.