The Verge
Audacity 4 is a complete revamp of the ‘world’s most popular’ audio editor
Friday, September 4, 2026
Audacity 4, the open-source audio editor, introduced a redesigned logo and interface following development that began before 2025. An earlier version of the logo generated public discussion when it circulated in October 2024. The final release includes interface updates that developers had announced during the development period.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/990658/audacity-4-update-audio-editing