January 28, 2026 ongoing Get alerts for bun.com

Summary: Bun launches v1.3.7 with major speed upgrades

Why It Matters: Bun is significantly increasing its performance lead over Node.js and Deno. These updates make common coding tasks like handling data buffers and async functions much faster, which helps developers build more responsive apps.

What Changed:

  • Released Bun v1.3.7 featuring a 50% faster Buffer.from() and 35% faster async/await.
  • Added a new "Four tools, one toolkit" section to clearly explain the Runtime, Package Manager, Test Runner, and Bundler.
  • Updated the "Who uses Bun?" section to feature Claude Code and Midjourney.
  • Added a detailed feature directory covering Databases, Security, and System Integration.
  • Included a new code example showing how Bun works with Next.js.
  • Added an installation section with quick copy-paste commands for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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