This was a known bug in earlier 21.4.x releases that was fixed in version 21.4.3. If you're still experiencing issues:
To ensure you are downloading a safe and official version, always use the Oracle Technology Network (OTN).
Choose the connection type. For standard local setups, keep it as . Input your network details: download sql developer 21.4.3
Double-click the downloaded .zip file to extract the application contents.
Navigate to the . Because 21.4.3 is an older release, it is housed in the Oracle SQL Developer Downloads Archive . Step 2: Sign In to Your Account This was a known bug in earlier 21
The 21.4.3 release focused heavily on stability, addressing several bugs to improve user experience.
At least 4GB of RAM is recommended for optimal performance. How to Download and Install SQL Developer 21.4.3 For standard local setups, keep it as
| Package Type | File Size | Best For | |--------------|-----------|----------| | | ~436 MB | Windows 64-bit users who don't have Java installed | | Windows 32-bit/64-bit (no JRE) | ~448 MB | Windows users who already have Java configured | | Mac OS X | ~359 MB | macOS users (properly signed for Big Sur compatibility) | | Linux RPM | ~347 MB | Linux users who prefer RPM package management | | Other Platforms (ZIP) | ~448 MB | Universal ZIP archive for any platform |
To download Oracle SQL Developer version 21.4.3, you should use the official Oracle SQL Developer Previous Releases