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Official Statement: Qwen Models Will Stick to Open Source to the End!

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Briefings

A user post from r/LocalLLaMA on November 2, 2026, clarifies that Qwen4 and Qwen5 will remain open-source, contradicting rumors of an API-only future. The post cites Qwen Head Liu Dayi Heng's statement emphasizing global accessibility and affordability. It notes the Qwen series has over 3 billion global downloads and 460+ open models as of the post date.

Key points

• Qwen Head Liu Dayi Heng explicitly stated in a post that future Qwen 4.0 and 5.0 models will continue to be open-source.
• The Qwen series has surpassed 3 billion cumulative global downloads and released over 460 open-source models as of November 2, 2026.

Context

This post serves as a direct rebuttal to rumors suggesting Qwen would transition to an API-only model series. It highlights the company's commitment to making AI accessible globally, supported by significant usage metrics.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single user post from r/LocalLLaMA on November 2, 2026. No official confirmation from Qwen or external independent verification is provided in the source text.

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