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Bare Bones Software Releases BBEdit 16.0.1
First Update to the Recently Released Major New Version
NORTH CHELMSFORD, Mass. – June 5, 2026 – Bare Bones Software today announced the release and immediate availability of BBEdit® 16.0.1, the first maintenance update to the recently released major new version of its professional-strength text and code editor.
BBEdit 16.0.1 builds on a new, major release foundation that presents more than 100 new features, changes and improvements; most of which are designed to boost productivity and enhance the quality of life for anyone who uses BBEdit.
BBEdit 16 significantly expanded Shortcuts support, introduced text search in images, support for the W3C HTML checker, keyboard emulation for vi and improvements to AI Chat worksheets, along with a dizzying array of customization settings and enhancements, plus improved performance tuning throughout.
“We’re pleased to see BBEdit 16 so well received,” said Rich Siegel, founder and CEO of Bare Bones Software. “Favorite-feature reports span the gamut. Web developers appreciate the W3C HTML5 validator, however beyond that it seems different people have different favorites. One consistent mention we’ve received is about performance improvements. We’re just tickled to hear about how our customers are putting the various new tools to productive good use.”
BBEdit 16.0.1 includes fixes for specific reported issues, and is a recommended, free update to all registered customers with BBEdit 16. BBEdit 16 requires macOS Sonoma (14.0) or later. Detailed information on all of the new features and changes in BBEdit 16.0.1 can be found at:
https://www.barebones.com/support/bbedit/notes-16.0.1.html
BBEdit offers a generous evaluation model in which its full feature set is available for the first 30 days of use. At the end of the 30-day evaluation period, BBEdit will continue to run with a permanent feature set which includes its powerful editing capabilities, but not its web authoring tools or other exclusive features. BBEdit’s exclusive features may be re-enabled at any time with a purchased license. BBEdit 16 offers a fresh 30-day evaluation to everyone.
For more information on BBEdit, or to download the software, please visit the company’s web site:
https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/
BBEdit: Power Tool for Text
BBEdit is the leading professional-strength text and code editor for the Mac. Crafted to serve the needs of writers, web authors, software developers, and everyone else who deals with text, this award-winning product provides a vast number of helpful features for editing, searching and manipulation of text. BBEdit enjoys legendary status for reliable, high-performance text transformation.
Pricing and Availability)
BBEdit is available directly from Bare Bones Software or by subscription on the Mac App Store.
BBEdit 16 has a suggested retail price of US$59.99. Owners of BBEdit 15 can upgrade for US$29.99. Owners of BBEdit 14 or earlier can upgrade for US$39.99. New licenses and upgrades are available directly from the Bare Bones Software online store:
https://www.barebones.com/store/
Prices listed do not include VAT or other applicable taxes, added at the time of purchase.
Anyone who purchased a BBEdit 15 license on or after November 1, 2025 is eligible to receive a free upgrade, while all eligible customers who purchased directly from Bare Bones Software have been notified automatically via email.
https://www.barebones.com/store/bbedit_free_upgrade.html
BBEdit is available as a subscription from the Mac App Store by subscribing in-app for US$4.99 per month, or US$49.99 per year.
For those who also want a t-shirt or an enamel pin, BBEdit merchandise is available from the Bare Bones Software merch shop at:
BBEdit 16 may be purchased directly from Bare Bones Software or numerous Macintosh software resellers. For a partial listing of domestic and international resellers, please visit:
https://www.barebones.com/store/resellers.html
Multi-user licenses are also available. For details please send email to sales@barebones.com or call (978) 251-0500.
About Bare Bones Software, Inc.
Bare Bones Software, Inc. develops leading-edge power tools for the Mac. The company’s passion for creating deeply functional software with a clean, effective interface has earned it devotion from Mac users worldwide, plus quite a few awards. For more information, visit https://www.barebones.com/.
TextWrangler, Yojimbo and the Bare Bones Software logo are trademarks of, and BBEdit and “It doesn’t suck” are registered trademarks of Bare Bones Software, Inc. Copyright © 2026, all rights reserved. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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