How to update to Stata version 19

[Todd Jones]

I currently have StataNow/MP 18.5 and would like to get 19. I am using a MacBook Pro with a Silicon processor.

When I type in "update query", I get the following:

. update query
(contacting https://www.stata.com)

Update status
    Last check for updates:     08 Apr 2025
    New update available:       none         (as of 08 Apr 2025)
    Current update level:       26 Feb 2025  (what's new)

Comment
    
    Stata 19 available
    
      Find out more:    stata.com/new-in-stata
    
      New features:
    
        Machine learning via H2O: Ensemble decision trees
        Conditional average treatment effects (CATE)
        High-dimensional fixed effects (HDFE)
        Bayesian variable selection for linear model
        Interval-censored multiple-event Cox model
        Meta-analysis for correlations
        Correlated random-effects (CRE) model
        Panel-data vector autoregressive (VAR) model
        Bayesian bootstrap
        Control-function linear and probit models
        Bayesian quantile regression
        Bayesian asymmetric Laplace model
        Inference robust to weak instruments
        SVAR models via instrumental variables
        Instrumental-variables local-projection IRFs
        Mundlak specification test
        Latent class model-comparison statistics
        Do-file Editor: Autocompletion, templates, and more
        Graphics:  Bar graph CIs, heat maps, and more
        Tables: Easier tabulations, exporting, and more
        Multiple datasets: Modify a set of frames
        Stata in French
    
        and more
    
    
  Also see stata.com/stata18 for new features added to Stata 18.
  Also see stata.com/stata17 for new features added to Stata 17.

Possible actions

    Do nothing; all files are up to date.

What should I do to update?

[Nick Cox]

See later posts.

[Marc Kaulisch]

I think we all have to be more patient - as Alan Riley wrote in https://www.statalist.org/forums/for...d#post1775554: "Those of you with StataNow already received some of these features along the way in updates to StataNow. And, those of you with StataNow are eligible for an automatic upgrade to StataNow 19. Watch your inbox for an email from us with instructions on how to request your upgrade."

[daniel klein]

My understanding of StataNow is that the distinction between update and upgrade is gone; you're getting the most current version of Stata - now. No additional payment.

[Marc Kaulisch]

I have received an e-mail from DPC that I can request a free update to Stata 19.

[eric_a_booth]

Hi Todd Jones - I have the exact same set up (Stata 18.5 , last update feb, StataNow subscription, etc) for my team and I contacted my rep at Stata who said we're in the queue for the upgrade/update but that there is a bit of a backlog and we should get an email with the new license #s and link to download the software in the next 1-2 days. I'm guessing they will get info to all StataNow subscribers soon.

[Todd Jones]

Makes sense - thanks, all!