Fedora release dates and downloads
Fedora Linux is a community distribution sponsored by Red Hat, known for shipping new technology early. Fedora Workstation uses the GNOME desktop. Each version is supported until about four weeks after the release two versions later, so roughly 13 months.
Fedora editions and flavors
Every download goes to the official site.
Upcoming Fedora releases
Soonest first.
- Fedora 46 Fedora · Expected in 163 days 70%chance
Fedora release timeline
Filled dots are out. The blue dot is today.
All Fedora versions
About every 6 months. Slips of 1-2 weeks are common.
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedora 46 | 15 Apr-15 May 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Fedora 45 | Nov 3, 2026 | 6.2 mo | Until Dec 2027 | Files |
| Fedora 44 | Apr 28, 2026 | 6.0 mo | Until Jun 2027 | Files |
| Fedora 43 | Oct 28, 2025 | 6.4 mo | Until Dec 2026 | Files |
| Fedora 42 Adams | Apr 15, 2025 | 5.5 mo | Ended May 2026 | Files |
| Fedora 41 | Oct 29, 2024 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2025 | Files |
| Fedora 40 | Apr 23, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended May 2025 | Files |
| Fedora 39 | Nov 7, 2023 | 6.7 mo | Ended Nov 2024 | Files |
| Fedora 38 | Apr 18, 2023 | 5.1 mo | Ended May 2024 | Files |
| Fedora 37 | Nov 15, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2023 | Files |
| Fedora 36 | May 10, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended May 2023 | Files |
| Fedora 35 | Nov 2, 2021 | 6.2 mo | Ended Dec 2022 | Files |
Fedora questions
What is the latest version of Fedora?
Fedora 45, released on Nov 3, 2026. It is supported until December 2027.
When is the next Fedora release?
Fedora 46: Expected Apr 15, 2027 to May 15, 2027. This is our forecast; the project has not announced a date.
How often does Fedora release a new version?
About every 6 months. Slips of 1-2 weeks are common. The average gap over recent releases was about 6.0 months.
How long is a Fedora release supported?
Until about four weeks after the release that comes two versions later, so roughly 13 months. Fedora 44, for example, is supported until 2 June 2027.
What is the difference between Fedora Workstation and Silverblue?
Both use GNOME. Silverblue is an atomic (image-based) version: the system updates as one unit that can be rolled back, and apps are installed as Flatpaks.
Where do the download links go?
Every download link goes to Fedora's own site (fedoraproject.org). We never host or repackage files.