If you're considering upgrading, the biggest question to ask is: Do you spend more time coding syntax or explaining results to non-statisticians? If yes, v30 is genuinely a leap forward.
As of my latest update (April 2026), the is Version 30 (often styled as SPSS Statistics 30).
Here’s an interesting piece about it that goes beyond just "new features":
The most fascinating addition in SPSS 30 isn't a statistical test or a chart type—it's the deep integration of .