Kali Linux latest version & end-of-life dates
2026.3
Recent release lines
| Branch | Released | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.3 | Oct 26, 2026 | 2026.3 Oct 26, 2026 | Latest |
| 2026.2 | Jun 29, 2026 | 2026.2 Jun 29, 2026 | Older |
| 2026.1 | Mar 24, 2026 | 2026.1 Mar 24, 2026 | Older |
| 2025.4 | Dec 12, 2025 | 2025.4 Dec 12, 2025 | Older |
| 2025.3 | Sep 23, 2025 | 2025.3 Sep 23, 2025 | Older |
| 2025.2 | Jun 13, 2025 | 2025.2 Jun 13, 2025 | Older |
| 2025.1a | Mar 19, 2025 | 2025.1a Mar 19, 2025 | Older |
| 2024.4 | Dec 16, 2024 | 2024.4 Dec 16, 2024 | Older |
| 2024.3 | Sep 11, 2024 | 2024.3 Sep 11, 2024 | Older |
| 2024.2 | Jun 5, 2024 | 2024.2 Jun 5, 2024 | Older |
| 2024.1 | Feb 28, 2024 | 2024.1 Feb 28, 2024 | Older |
| 2023.4 | Dec 5, 2023 | 2023.4 Dec 5, 2023 | Older |
Kali Linux currently has 12 supported releases. The newest is Kali Linux 2026.3, released Oct 26, 2026.
Quick answers
- What is the latest version of Kali Linux?
- The latest version of Kali Linux is 2026.3, released on October 26, 2026.
- How do I check which version of Kali Linux 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- 2026.3
- 2026.2
- 2026.1
- 2025.4
- 2025.3
- 2025.2
- 2025.1a
- 2024.4
- 2024.3
- 2024.2
- 2024.1
- 2023.4
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