Ubuntu release dates and downloads
Ubuntu is made by Canonical and is one of the most used Linux distributions on desktops, servers and in the cloud. It is based on Debian. Every April and October brings a new version; the April release of even-numbered years is a long-term support (LTS) release that most people use.
Ubuntu editions and flavors
Every download goes to the official site.
Upcoming Ubuntu releases
Soonest first.
- Ubuntu 27.04 Ubuntu · Scheduled in 170 days Scheduled
Ubuntu release timeline
Filled dots are out. The blue dot is today.
All Ubuntu versions
Every 6 months (April and October). LTS every 2 years.
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 27.04 Tenacious T-Rex | 22 Apr 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray | Oct 15, 2026 | 5.7 mo | Until Jul 2027 | Download |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon | Apr 23, 2026 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2031 | Download |
| Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka | Oct 9, 2025 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin | Apr 17, 2025 | 6.2 mo | Ended Jan 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole | Oct 10, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended Jul 2025 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat | Apr 25, 2024 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2029 | Download |
| Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur | Oct 12, 2023 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster | Apr 20, 2023 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jan 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu | Oct 20, 2022 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jul 2023 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Sep 2024 | Download |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2022 | Files |
Ubuntu questions
What is the latest version of Ubuntu?
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray", released on Oct 15, 2026. It is supported until July 2027. The newest long-term support version is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
When is the next Ubuntu release?
Ubuntu 27.04 "Tenacious T-Rex": Scheduled Apr 22, 2027 (in 170 days). The project published this date.
How often does Ubuntu release a new version?
Every 6 months (April and October). LTS every 2 years. The average gap over recent releases was about 6.0 months.
What is the difference between Ubuntu LTS and interim releases?
An LTS (long-term support) release comes every two years in April and gets five years of updates, up to ten with Ubuntu Pro. Interim releases come every April and October in between and are supported for nine months.
Which Ubuntu version should I install?
Most people should install the newest LTS release for stability. Choose the newest interim release if you want newer software and are happy to upgrade every six months.
Where do the download links go?
Every download link goes to Ubuntu's own site (ubuntu.com). We never host or repackage files.