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# Application Manager release notes

# Application Manager release notes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Zurich  
Updated October 28, 2025  
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The ServiceNow®
Application Manager enables you to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for your instance. Application Manager was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

## About Application Manager {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-highlights}

Zurich patch 4

* Reduce potential runtime errors by installing and updating Now Assist applications with suites of interdependent versions.
* View all ServiceNow Store applications that are licensed or available for procurement from the Available for you tab.
* Gain insights about application installation requirements and blockers with application state indicators.
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See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-highlights-2}

## Activation and other requirements

Activation information

:   Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-activation-1}

Upgrade information

:   Application Manager is active by default on instances on the Zurich release. Upgrade your instance to Zurich patch 4 or later to use the latest features. For information about upgrading your ServiceNow AI Platform instance, see [Prepare your upgrade](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/C2P~p8tfSnhDbSH0oPxUyg "Before each upgrade, refresh your memory on general upgrade information, learn which important pre- and post- upgrade tasks apply to your upgrade, and learn how to use ServiceNow products and tools to make your experience easier.").{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-upgrade-info-1}

## Accessibility and localization

Accessibility information
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    Dark theme
    :   The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability.

## December 2025 {#ariaid-title2}

The ServiceNow®
Application Manager enables you to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for your instance. Application Manager was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

### What's new {#application-manager-rn-2025-12__application-manager-rn-new-features}

[Application state indicators](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-mgr-state-indicators&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US)
:   Review information about any applicable installation considerations, requirements, and blockers in the header of application details.
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### What's changed {#application-manager-rn-2025-12__application-manager-rn-changed-features}

[Unlicensed application information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-for-you-app-mgr&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US)
:   In addition to details about applications that are already licensed, the "Available for you" tab of the Application Manager now includes information about applications that haven't been procured from the ServiceNow Store yet.
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## Zurich {#ariaid-title3}

The ServiceNow®
Application Manager enables you to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for your instance. Application Manager was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.

### What's new {#application-manager-rn-release__application-manager-rn-new-features}

Now Assist suites for version compatibility
:   Use the Application Manager to install and update Now Assist applications with suites of compatible application versions. Now Assist suites help verify that new Now Assist applications and versions remain compatible with the ones already installed to your instance.
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### What's changed {#application-manager-rn-release__application-manager-ui-changes}

Coral theme
:   Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences.
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