elementary OS latest version & end-of-life dates

Latest version, released Feb 27, 2026 (8 months ago)

8.1.1

Recent release lines

BranchReleasedLatestStatus
8 Circe Nov 26, 2024 8.1.1
Feb 27, 2026
Latest
7 Horus Jan 31, 2023 7.1
Oct 3, 2023
Older
6 Jolnir Aug 10, 2021 6.1
Dec 20, 2021
Older
5 Hera Oct 16, 2018 5.1.7
Aug 14, 2020
Older
0 Loki Apr 1, 2011 0.4.1
May 17, 2017
Older

elementary OS currently has 5 supported releases. The newest is elementary OS 8, released Nov 26, 2024, now at 8.1.1.

Not sure? Run cat /etc/os-release · commands for other tools

Quick answers

What is the latest version of elementary OS?
The latest version of elementary OS is 8.1.1, released on February 27, 2026.
How do I check which version of elementary OS I have?
Run cat /etc/os-release, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Release history

RSS
  1. 8.1.1
  2. 8.1
  3. 8.0.1
  4. 8.0
  5. 7.1
  6. 7.0
  7. 6.1
  8. 6.0
  9. 5.1.7
  10. 5.1.4
  11. 5.1.2
  12. 5.1

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