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OCTOBER 6, 2026
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GCC 16.1.1 Status Report (2026-07-31), branch frozen for release

GCC 16 branch is frozen for the 16.2 release, with a release candidate out.

The GCC 16 branch is now frozen for the GCC 16.2 release, and a release candidate has been issued. All further changes to the branch require approval from the release manager. The status report details a slight increase in P2 and P3 bugs compared to the previous report.

In Details

This is a routine status report for the GCC 16 release cycle. The branch has been frozen, meaning only critical fixes with release manager approval will be merged. The report indicates a minor increase in P2 and P3 bugs, suggesting ongoing stability monitoring.

Filed Under: releasestatus report