: The sidebar can now be moved to the right using the sidebar_on_right setting, a long-requested UI customization.

of the purchase date. After this period, you can still use your existing version, but newer builds (like Build 4200 if it falls outside your window) will require a paid upgrade. A new personal license is currently . Existing users may be eligible for a discounted upgrade price Evaluation Mode

Paste the official key directly into the app [3].

Unlike many modern editors that have moved to a subscription-only model, Sublime Text maintains a "per-user" license.

If you love the software, you should purchase a valid license.Buying a license supports the developers and unlocks the full experience: Go to the official Sublime Text Sales Page . Choose License Type: Select personal or business tier [3].

If your license was purchased more than three years before Build 4200 was released, you can still use any version of Sublime Text released during your 3-year window forever. To use Build 4200:

Sublime Text 4 Build 4200 (released May 21, 2025) is a major update focused on modernizing its backend and expanding UI flexibility. It is highly reviewed for its signature speed but has sparked debate regarding its updated licensing and rewritten syntax engines.