To prevent your v9 installation from automatically updating to v10 or v11:
Postman actively supports v9 through v11 with security fixes. However, as v11 becomes the standard, v9 may eventually move to "End of Life" status. It is always recommended to check Postman's Release Notes for the latest security advisories. download version 9 postman
Windows 7 or later (32-bit supported up to v9.4), macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later, and most major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora). To prevent your v9 installation from automatically updating
Navigate to Settings > Update and toggle off the option for "Automatically download major updates" to stay on the v9 branch. Windows 7 or later (32-bit supported up to v9
The primary reason many users "roll back" to version 9 is the . In newer versions (v10+), Postman shifted towards a "cloud-first" model, which requires an account and cloud syncing for many features. Version 9 is the last major version where the local-only "Scratch Pad" functionality was fully supported without forcing cloud migration for basic testing. System Requirements for v9
Because the official Postman download page defaults to the latest version (v11), you must use specific direct links to access the v9 installers. The latest and most stable release for the v9 branch is . Download Link (Direct) Windows (64-bit) Download v9.31.30 for Win64 Windows (32-bit) Download v9.4 (Last 32-bit version) macOS (Intel) Download v9.31.30 for Intel Mac macOS (Apple Silicon) Download v9.31.30 for M1/M2/M3 Linux (64-bit) Download v9.31.30 for Linux
An active internet connection is required for initial sign-in (if not using Scratch Pad) and for syncing data. How to Install and Disable Auto-Updates