Linux Mint 21Vanessa
Linux Mint 21 was released on Jul 31, 2022 and is supported until Apr 30, 2027, about 7 months from now.
Linux Mint 21 support timeline
Jul 31, 2022Today
88% elapsedEnd of life
Apr 30, 2027
Linux Mint 21 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
Should you upgrade from Linux Mint 21?
Linux Mint 21 still receives updates, so there is no rush. Linux Mint 21.1 is newer and supported until Apr 30, 2027; upgrade when its changes matter to you, and plan to move before Apr 30, 2027.
Point releases (for example 22.1 to 22.2) are offered in Update Manager. Moving to a new major version uses the mintupgrade tool once the Linux Mint team announces the upgrade path.
Other Linux Mint versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Mint 22 Wilma | Jul 25, 2024 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia | Jan 12, 2024 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21.2 Victoria | Jul 16, 2023 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21.1 Vera | Dec 20, 2022 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 21 Vanessa | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2027 |
| Linux Mint 20.3 Una | Jan 7, 2022 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Linux Mint 20.2 Uma | Jul 8, 2021 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Linux Mint 20.1 Ulyssa | Jan 8, 2021 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Linux Mint 20 Ulyana | Jun 27, 2020 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Linux Mint 21: common questions
When does Linux Mint 21 reach end of life?
Linux Mint 21 reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2027, according to endoflife.date.
Is Linux Mint 21 still supported?
Yes. Linux Mint 21 is supported until Apr 30, 2027.
When was Linux Mint 21 released?
Linux Mint 21 was released on Jul 31, 2022.
What is the codename of Linux Mint 21?
Linux Mint 21 is codenamed “Vanessa”.
Is Linux Mint 21 an LTS release?
Yes. Linux Mint 21 is a long-term support (LTS) release.
What should I upgrade Linux Mint 21 to?
Linux Mint 21.1 is the next LTS release that is still supported (until Apr 30, 2027). The newest release is Linux Mint 22.3.