[versions] kotlin = "2.3.21" [plugins] kotlin-jvm = { id = "org.jetbrains.kotlin.jvm", version.ref = "kotlin" } Use code with caution. 3. Current Version & Compatibility (May 2026)
Kotlin 2.3.x is fully compatible with Gradle versions 7.6.3 through 9.0.0 . Minimum Supported Version Gradle 7.6.3 Android Gradle Plugin (AGP) 8.2.2 JDK 8 or higher 4. Manual Download for Air-Gapped Environments org.jetbrains.kotlin.android - Gradle Plugin Portal kotlin gradle plugin download
The Kotlin Gradle Plugin (KGP) is the essential bridge that allows the Gradle build system to compile Kotlin source code. Whether you are building an Android app, a backend service, or a multiplatform library, "downloading" the plugin is usually handled automatically by Gradle once you've defined it in your build configuration. 1. Essential Plugin Identifiers [versions] kotlin = "2
As of early 2026, the current stable and development versions include: 2.3.21 . Beta/Early Access: 2.4.0-Beta2 . Minimum Supported Version Gradle 7
The standard way to "download" the plugin is to declare it in your build.gradle.kts (Kotlin DSL) or build.gradle (Groovy DSL) file. When you sync your project, Gradle automatically fetches the necessary artifacts from the Gradle Plugin Portal or Maven Central.