Zotero 8: Upgrade message doesn't render version number

ridvanbinici · February 1, 2026

In Zotero 8.0.1 (64-bit) .deb package, update message doesn't correctly show the version number. Instead it shows a placeholder {$version}.

OS: Debian GNU/Linux 13 (trixie) x86_64
Kernel: Linux 6.12.63+deb13-amd64

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dstillman · February 1, 2026

Can you provide a Report ID? Does it happen if you restart Zotero? As far as we know, this is caused by plugins.

ridvanbinici · February 1, 2026

I have dismissed the update message. Nevertheless, here is the troubleshooting mode debug ID: D163225372

dstillman · February 1, 2026

If you clear the extensions.zotero.postUpgradeBannerVersionShown pref in settings → Advanced → Config Editor (at the bottom) and restart, do you still see the problem?

ridvanbinici · February 1, 2026

I have done that with troubleshooting mode and it showed the correct message.

dstillman · February 1, 2026

And not in Troubleshooting Mode?

ridvanbinici · February 1, 2026

All works well now, both in troubleshooting and normal start ups. Sorry for the missing information.