Debian release dates and downloads
Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions, run by volunteers. Ubuntu, Linux Mint and many others are built on it. Debian releases a new stable version roughly every two years, when it is ready rather than on a fixed date.
Debian editions and flavors
Every download goes to the official site.
Upcoming Debian releases
Soonest first.
- Debian 14 Debian · Expected in 210 days 50%chance
Debian release timeline
Filled dots are out. The blue dot is today.
All Debian versions
About every 2 years, with no fixed date.
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 forky | 1 Jun-30 Sep 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Debian 13 Trixie | Aug 9, 2025 | 26.0 mo | Until Aug 2028 | Info |
| Debian 12 Bookworm | Jun 10, 2023 | 21.8 mo | Ended Jul 2026 | Info |
| Debian 11 Bullseye | Aug 14, 2021 | 25.3 mo | Ended Aug 2024 | Info |
| Debian 10 Buster | Jul 6, 2019 | 24.6 mo | Ended Sep 2022 | Info |
| Debian 9 Stretch | Jun 17, 2017 | 25.8 mo | Ended Jul 2020 | Info |
| Debian 8 Jessie | Apr 25, 2015 | 23.7 mo | Ended Jun 2018 | Info |
| Debian 7 Wheezy | May 4, 2013 | 26.9 mo | Ended Apr 2016 | Info |
| Debian 6 Squeeze | Feb 6, 2011 | 23.7 mo | Ended May 2014 | Info |
| Debian 5 Lenny | Feb 14, 2009 | 22.3 mo | Ended Feb 2012 | Info |
| Debian 4 Etch | Apr 8, 2007 | 22.0 mo | Ended Feb 2010 | Info |
| Debian 3.1 Sarge | Jun 6, 2005 | 34.6 mo | Ended Mar 2008 | Info |
Debian questions
What is the latest version of Debian?
Debian 13 "trixie", released on Aug 9, 2025. It is supported until August 2028.
When is the next Debian release?
Debian 14 "forky": Expected Jun 1, 2027 to Sep 30, 2027. This is our forecast; the project has not announced a date.
How often does Debian release a new version?
About every 2 years, with no fixed date. The average gap over recent releases was about 24.5 months.
What are Debian stable, testing and unstable?
Stable is the released version (Debian 13 "trixie" today). Testing is the next release while it is being built (Debian 14 "forky"). Unstable, called sid, is where new packages arrive first.
How long is a Debian release supported?
About three years of full security support from the Debian security team, then Debian LTS extends it to about five years in total.
Where do the download links go?
Every download link goes to Debian's own site (debian.org). We never host or repackage files.