GNOME release dates and downloads
GNOME is the desktop environment you see in Fedora Workstation, Ubuntu and Debian's default install. You do not download GNOME on its own: you get a new GNOME version when your distribution ships it.
Where to get GNOME
GNOME comes with these distributions.
Upcoming GNOME releases
Soonest first.
- GNOME 52 GNOME · Scheduled in 134 days Scheduled
GNOME release timeline
Filled dots are out. The blue dot is today.
All GNOME versions
Every 6 months (March and September).
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNOME 52 | 17 Mar 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| GNOME 51 A Coruña | Sep 16, 2026 | 6.0 mo | Supported | Notes |
| GNOME 50 Tokyo | Mar 18, 2026 | 6.0 mo | Supported | Notes |
| GNOME 49 Brescia | Sep 17, 2025 | 6.0 mo | Supported | Notes |
| GNOME 48 Bengaluru | Mar 19, 2025 | Supported | Notes |
GNOME questions
What is the latest version of GNOME?
GNOME 51 "A Coruña", released on Sep 16, 2026.
When is the next GNOME release?
GNOME 52: Scheduled Mar 17, 2027 (in 134 days). The project published this date.
How often does GNOME release a new version?
Every 6 months (March and September). The average gap over recent releases was about 6.0 months.
How do I check which GNOME version I have?
Open Settings and go to the About page (under System in recent versions); it shows the GNOME version.
Why are GNOME versions numbered 48, 49, 50, 51?
Since GNOME 40 in 2021, each release gets the next whole number. Two come out each year, in March and September.
Where do the download links go?
Every download link goes to GNOME's own site (gnome.org). We never host or repackage files.