Ubuntu 20.10Groovy Gorilla
Ubuntu 20.10 was released on Oct 22, 2020 and reached end of life on Jul 22, 2021. It no longer receives security updates.
Ubuntu 20.10 support timeline
Oct 22, 2020Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jul 22, 2021
Ubuntu 20.10 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Active support ends | Regular bug-fix and maintenance updates. | |
| 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 Ubuntu 20.10 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 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, supported until Jun 1, 2027.
Use Software Updater, or run sudo do-release-upgrade. LTS releases are offered the next LTS once its first point release (.1) is out; interim releases upgrade one release at a time.
Other Ubuntu versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu | Oct 20, 2022 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish | Apr 21, 2022 | Jun 1, 2027 |
| Ubuntu 21.10 Impish Indri | Oct 14, 2021 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Ubuntu 21.04 Hirsute Hippo | Apr 22, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Ubuntu 20.10 Groovy Gorilla | Oct 22, 2020 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa | Apr 23, 2020 | May 31, 2025 |
| Ubuntu 19.10 Eoan Ermine | Oct 17, 2019 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Ubuntu 19.04 Disco Dingo | Apr 18, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic Cuttlefish | Oct 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 |
Ubuntu 20.10: common questions
When does Ubuntu 20.10 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 20.10 reached end of life on Jul 22, 2021, according to endoflife.date.
Is Ubuntu 20.10 still supported?
No. Ubuntu 20.10 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to stay supported.
When was Ubuntu 20.10 released?
Ubuntu 20.10 was released on Oct 22, 2020.
What is the codename of Ubuntu 20.10?
Ubuntu 20.10 is codenamed “Groovy Gorilla”.
Is Ubuntu 20.10 an LTS release?
No. Ubuntu 20.10 is not a long-term support release, so its support window is shorter than the LTS releases.
What should I upgrade Ubuntu 20.10 to?
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the next release that is still supported (until Jun 1, 2027). The newest release is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.