Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS)
6.18.56
Release notes ↗
Is Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) still supported?
Yes
Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) is supported until Dec 31, 2028 (in 2 years).
- Released
- Nov 30, 2025
- End of life
- Dec 31, 2028
in 2 years - Latest version
- 6.18.56
Oct 11, 2026
Quick answers
- Is Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) still supported?
- Yes. Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) is supported until Dec 31, 2028 (in 2 years).
- When is Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) end of life?
- Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) reaches end of life on Dec 31, 2028 (in 2 years). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
- What is the latest version of Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS)?
- The latest Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) release is 6.18.56, released on Oct 11, 2026.
- When was Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) released?
- Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) was released on Nov 30, 2025.
- How do I check which Linux Kernel version I have?
- Run
uname -r, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.
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