Ubuntu 25.04Plucky Puffin
Ubuntu 25.04 was released on Apr 17, 2025 and reached end of life on Jan 17, 2026. It no longer receives security updates.
Ubuntu 25.04 support timeline
Apr 17, 2025Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jan 17, 2026
Ubuntu 25.04 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 25.04 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 26.04 LTS, supported until May 29, 2031.
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 26.04 LTS Resolute Raccoon | Apr 23, 2026 | May 29, 2031 |
| Ubuntu 25.10 Questing Quokka | Oct 9, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Ubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin | Apr 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 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 25.04: common questions
When does Ubuntu 25.04 reach end of life?
Ubuntu 25.04 reached end of life on Jan 17, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is Ubuntu 25.04 still supported?
No. Ubuntu 25.04 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS to stay supported.
When was Ubuntu 25.04 released?
Ubuntu 25.04 was released on Apr 17, 2025.
What is the codename of Ubuntu 25.04?
Ubuntu 25.04 is codenamed “Plucky Puffin”.
Is Ubuntu 25.04 an LTS release?
No. Ubuntu 25.04 is not a long-term support release, so its support window is shorter than the LTS releases.
What should I upgrade Ubuntu 25.04 to?
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is the next release that is still supported (until May 29, 2031).