Java Runtime version 1.8 (aka Java 8) or later is required for jEdit 5.4 and later. Java Runtime version 1.7 (aka Java 7) or later is required for jEdit 5.2 and later. Java Runtime version 1.6 (aka Java 6) or later is required for jEdit 4.4 and later. Last Site Update: 03 September 2020 | Stable Version: 5.6.0