Ubuntu 22.10Kinetic Kudu
Ubuntu 22.10 was released on Oct 20, 2022 and reached end of life on Jul 20, 2023. It no longer receives security updates.
Ubuntu 22.10 support timeline
Oct 20, 2022Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jul 20, 2023
Ubuntu 22.10 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 22.10 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 24.04 LTS, supported until May 31, 2029.
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 24.10 Oracular Oriole | Oct 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Noble Numbat | Apr 25, 2024 | May 31, 2029 |
| Ubuntu 23.10 Mantic Minotaur | Oct 12, 2023 | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Ubuntu 23.04 Lunar Lobster | Apr 20, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| 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 22.10: common questions
When does Ubuntu 22.10 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 22.10 reached end of life on Jul 20, 2023, according to endoflife.date.
Is Ubuntu 22.10 still supported?
No. Ubuntu 22.10 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to stay supported.
When was Ubuntu 22.10 released?
Ubuntu 22.10 was released on Oct 20, 2022.
What is the codename of Ubuntu 22.10?
Ubuntu 22.10 is codenamed “Kinetic Kudu”.
Is Ubuntu 22.10 an LTS release?
No. Ubuntu 22.10 is not a long-term support release, so its support window is shorter than the LTS releases.
What should I upgrade Ubuntu 22.10 to?
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is the next release that is still supported (until May 31, 2029). The newest release is Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.