Ubuntu
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray"
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" is the newest Ubuntu release, out since 15 October 2026. It is an interim release supported for 9 months, until July 2027, and ships GNOME 51 and Linux 7.3.
- Release type
- Interim release (9 months of support)
- Released
- Oct 15, 2026
- Codename
- Stonking Stingray
- Desktop
- GNOME 51
- Kernel
- Linux 7.3 (release images based on 7.3-rc6)
- Support
- 9 months, until July 2027
What's new in Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray"
GNOME 51 desktop
Smoother animations under load, brightness remembered across reboots, automatic screen rotation, and a more responsive Files and Calendar.
Linux 7.3 kernel
Includes early support for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops among other hardware changes since 26.04 LTS.
Rust-based OpenPGP
Sequoia PGP joins the main archive, with the goal of becoming Ubuntu's default OpenPGP tools (sq and sqv alongside gpg and gpgv).
New RISC-V boards
Official support for RVA23 RISC-V platforms such as the SpacemiT K3 boards and the SiFive BigSky platform.
Release timeline
Release log
- Nov 3, 2026 report Reported to ship with the GNOME 51 desktop and a Linux 7.x kernel.
- Oct 15, 2026 official Released on its scheduled date of 15 October 2026.
How to get Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray"
Fresh install
Download the Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" ISO from Ubuntu's release server, write it to a USB stick (Ubuntu's Startup Disk Creator or balenaEtcher both work) and boot your computer from it.
Upgrading
Open Software Updater. When a new release is available for your system, it offers the upgrade.
Or run this in a terminal:
sudo do-release-upgradeUbuntu 26.10 editions and flavors
All Ubuntu versions
| Version | Released | Gap | Support | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 27.04 Tenacious T-Rex | 22 Apr 2027 | Not out yet | ||
| Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray | Oct 15, 2026 | 5.7 mo | Until Jul 2027 | Download |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon | Apr 23, 2026 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2031 | Download |
| Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka | Oct 9, 2025 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin | Apr 17, 2025 | 6.2 mo | Ended Jan 2026 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole | Oct 10, 2024 | 5.5 mo | Ended Jul 2025 | Files |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat | Apr 25, 2024 | 6.4 mo | Until May 2029 | Download |
| Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur | Oct 12, 2023 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster | Apr 20, 2023 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jan 2024 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu | Oct 20, 2022 | 6.0 mo | Ended Jul 2023 | Files |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | 6.2 mo | Ended Sep 2024 | Download |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | 5.7 mo | Ended Jul 2022 | Files |
Questions
When is the Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" release date?
Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" was released on Oct 15, 2026.
Where can I download Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray"?
From Ubuntu's official site, releases.ubuntu.com. We only link to official downloads and never host files ourselves.
How long is Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" supported?
Supported until July 2027. Release type: Interim release (9 months of support).
What's new in Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray"?
GNOME 51 desktop, Linux 7.3 kernel, Rust-based OpenPGP, New RISC-V boards. The highlights on this page explain each one.
How often does Ubuntu release?
Every 6 months (April and October). LTS every 2 years. Over its recent releases the average gap was about 6.0 months.
What is the difference between Ubuntu LTS and interim releases?
An LTS (long-term support) release comes every two years in April and gets five years of updates, up to ten with Ubuntu Pro. Interim releases come every April and October in between and are supported for nine months.
Which Ubuntu version should I install?
Most people should install the newest LTS release for stability. Choose the newest interim release if you want newer software and are happy to upgrade every six months.