LMDE 6Faye
LMDE 6 was released on Sep 27, 2023 and reached end of life on Jan 1, 2026. It no longer receives security updates.
LMDE 6 support timeline
Sep 27, 2023Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jan 1, 2026
LMDE 6 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.
What to do now that LMDE 6 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. The next supported step is LMDE 7.
Check Linux Mint Debian Edition’s official documentation for the supported upgrade path before moving to a new major version, and back up your data first.
Other LMDE versions
LMDE 6: common questions
When does LMDE 6 reach end of life?
LMDE 6 reached end of life on Jan 1, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is LMDE 6 still supported?
No. LMDE 6 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to LMDE 7 to stay supported.
When was LMDE 6 released?
LMDE 6 was released on Sep 27, 2023.
What is the codename of LMDE 6?
LMDE 6 is codenamed “Faye”.
What should I upgrade LMDE 6 to?
LMDE 7 is the next release that is still supported.