# Ollama releases version 0.40.9 with llama.cpp update

> The open‑source LLM server Ollama rolls out v0.40.9, updating its llama.cpp engine.

Oossa · 2026-10-22 · https://oossa.com/en/ollama-releases-version-0-40-9-with-llama-cpp-update

Ollama published version 0.40.9 of its model‑serving software on 2026‑10‑22. The update mainly upgrades the llama.cpp library, which powers the model inference. No new features beyond the engine refresh are listed. Users can download the release from the project's GitHub page.

## The facts

- Version 0.40.9 released on Oct 22, 2026
- Includes an update to the llama.cpp engine

## Why it matters

The llama.cpp upgrade may improve performance for developers running Ollama locally.

## Sources & references

1. [ollama/ollama v0.40.9](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/releases/tag/v0.40.9-rc2) – Ollama, 2026-10-22
2. [ollama/ollama v0.40.9](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/releases/tag/v0.40.9) – Ollama, 2026-10-22
3. [ollama/ollama v0.40.9](https://github.com/ollama/ollama/releases/tag/v0.40.9-rc3) – Ollama, 2026-10-22

Last updated: 2026-10-23