OpenClaw 2026.4.29 Broken – Downgrade to 2026.2.6

If you installed OpenClaw 2026.4.29 after May 1, 2026, you’re likely hitting a range of failures. A Reddit report confirms this release is completely broken. Symptoms include random errors, slow CLI, slow responses, and double replies. The fix is to downgrade to version 2026.2.6.

Affected Version

• Breaking version: 2026.4.29
• Known stable version: 2026.2.6

Users report that upgrading to 2026.4.29 causes immediate issues. The original poster wasted two days debugging before finding the downgrade workaround. Multiple complaints on r/openclaw confirm the problem.

How to Downgrade

If you’re on 2026.4.29, revert to 2026.2.6. The exact command depends on your package manager, but for pip-style installations:

pip install openclaw==2026.2.6

If using conda or a system package, consult the OpenClaw documentation for rollback steps. After downgrade, verify the version:

openclaw --version

Expected output: 2026.2.6

Who This Affects

New users installing OpenClaw for the first time after May 1, 2026 are most at risk, as they will pull the broken release by default. Existing users on older versions should avoid upgrading until a fix is confirmed.

Check the linked Reddit thread for ongoing discussion and potential patches.