Qwen 4 release date
Confirmed in training. Four tiers were previewed on stage, including a 27B model you can run yourself.
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What Qwen 4 will offer
- Four sizes: Max, Plus, Flash and a 27B modelNews report
- The 27B model is likely free to download (Apache 2.0)Our guess
- New architecture first shown in Qwen3.8-Flash-NextConfirmed
About Qwen 4
Alibaba said at its Apsara conference on 22 September that Qwen 4 is in training. Keynote coverage describes four tiers: Max, Plus, Flash and a 27B open model. Nothing had shipped by 26 October, so we moved our most likely date to mid November.
Details we expect
| Item | What we expect | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Tiers | Max, Plus, Flash and a 27B model | News report |
| Free download | The 27B size, likely under Apache 2.0 like Qwen3.8-27B | Our guess |
| Architecture | Based on the Qwen3.8-Flash-Next preview | Confirmed |
| Release | Online in mid November, free download soon after | Our guess |
Still unknown
- Price
- How much text it can read at once
- Test scores
- Sizes of Max and Plus
What we know so far
| Date | What happened | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | No launch yet. Most likely date moved to mid November. | Our guess |
| Sep 30, 2026 | A prediction market priced a launch before 1 November at 74%.Father of AI, 8 models coming next (Oct 2026) | Betting markets |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alibaba says Qwen 4 is in training.AIToolsReview, Qwen 4 confirmed vs rumoured | Confirmed |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Qwen3.8-Flash-Next released as a preview of the Qwen 4 architecture.AIToolsReview, Qwen 4 confirmed vs rumoured | Confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
When will Qwen 4 be released?
Our most likely date is Nov 18, 2026. We give it a 81% chance of launching between Oct 27, 2026 and Jan 15, 2027. Alibaba has not confirmed an exact day.
Is Qwen 4 out yet?
Not as of Oct 26, 2026. This page switches to launch facts the day it ships.
How much will Qwen 4 cost?
No price has been announced yet.
What can I use while I wait?
Qwen3.8-27B is the closest option available today.
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