Git for Windows 2.48.1 is the final version of 32-bit

Retired Product

This version marks an important milestone, especially regarding 32-bit (i686) support.

Key Changes in v2.48.1

Last version with full 32-bit support

Git for Windows 2.48.1 is the final version to include the following 32-bit components:

• i686 installer

• Portable Git (32-bit)

• Git archive (32-bit)

Starting with the next version, only 64-bit versions of these will be available.

32-bit MinGit will continue

• MinGit, a minimal Git distribution for scripting and automation, will continue to be built in 32-bit.

• Planned support until: April 2029.

New Features (highlights)

• Improved merge algorithms

• Enhancements in git sparse-checkout

• Additional options and refinements in git config

• Better compatibility with Git LFS and Git Credential Manager (on Windows)

Summary Table

Feature	Status
32-bit Installer	✅ Final release (v2.48.1)
32-bit Portable Git	✅ Final release (v2.48.1)
32-bit Git Archive	✅ Final release (v2.48.1)
32-bit MinGit	✅ Still available (until April 2029)
Release Date	📅 January 14, 2025