Rocky Linux Kernel
All Rocky Linux Kernel releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
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Rocky Linux is a community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug
compatible with America"s top enterprise Linux distribution now that its downstream
partner has shifted direction. It is under intensive development by the community.
Rocky Linux is led by Gregory Kurtzer, founder of the CentOS project. Contributors
are asked to reach out using the communication options offered on this site.
Rocky Linux Kernel release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9_8 | 2026-05-20 | 34 | 5.14.0-687.54.1.el9_8 | 2026-10-02 | No |
| 10_2 | 2026-05-19 | 34 | 6.12.0-211.62.1.el10_2 | 2026-10-05 | No |
| 10_1 | 2025-11-11 | 20 | 6.12.0-124.56.1.el10_1 | 2026-05-12 | No |
| 10_0 | 2025-05-18 | 26 | 6.12.0-55.43.1.el10_0 | 2025-11-10 | No |
| 9_7 | 2025-11-11 | 21 | 5.14.0-611.55.1.el9_7 | 2026-05-12 | No |
| 9_6 | 2025-05-13 | 27 | 5.14.0-570.62.1.el9_6 | 2025-12-06 | No |
| 9_5 | 2024-11-12 | 17 | 5.14.0-503.40.1.el9_5 | 2025-04-30 | No |
| 9_4 | 2024-04-30 | 14 | 5.14.0-427.42.1.el9_4 | 2025-01-09 | No |
| 9_3 | 2023-11-07 | 4 | 5.14.0-362.24.1.el9_3 | 2023-11-07 | No |
| 9_2 | 2023-05-10 | 5 | 5.14.0-284.64.1.el9_2 | 2023-11-13 | No |
| 9_1 | 2022-11-15 | 5 | 5.14.0-162.23.1.el9_1 | 2023-04-11 | No |
| 9_0 | 2022-05-17 | 7 | 5.14.0-70.30.1.el9_0 | 2022-11-02 | No |
| 9 | 2025-12-30 | 28 | 5.14.0-687.el9 | 2026-02-23 | No |
| 8_10 | 2024-05-22 | 88 | 4.18.0-553.171.1.el8_10 | 2026-10-05 | No |
| 8_9 | 2023-11-14 | 5 | 4.18.0-513.24.1.el8_9 | 2024-04-04 | No |
| 8_8 | 2023-05-16 | 5 | 4.18.0-477.27.1.el8_8 | 2023-11-13 | No |
| 8_7 | 2022-11-09 | 4 | 4.18.0-425.19.2.el8_7 | 2023-04-04 | No |
| 8_6 | 2022-05-10 | 6 | 4.18.0-372.32.1.el8_6 | 2022-10-25 | No |
| 8_5 | 2021-11-09 | 6 | 4.18.0-348.23.1.el8_5 | 2022-04-26 | No |
| 8_4 | 2021-05-18 | 8 | 4.18.0-305.25.1.el8_4 | 2021-11-02 | No |
| 8_3 | 2020-11-03 | 3 | 4.18.0-240.22.1.el8_3 | 2021-04-11 | No |
| 8_2 | 2020-04-28 | 2 | 4.18.0-193.19.1.el8_2 | 2020-04-28 | No |
| 8_1 | 2019-11-05 | 1 | 4.18.0-147.el8_1 | 2019-11-05 | No |
| 8_0 | 2019-11-01 | 2 | 4.18.0-80.1.2.el8_0 | 2021-02-22 | No |
| 8 | 2019-05-07 | 28 | 4.18.0-553.115.1.el8 | 2026-04-02 | No |
| 7 | 2024-06-03 | 38 | 3.10.0-1160.133.1.el7 | 2025-04-04 | No |
| 10 | 2024-04-04 | 147 | 6.12.0-213.el10 | 2026-03-12 | No |
Data as of 6 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product Rocky Linux Kernel
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Facts and figures about Rocky Linux Kernel
| Product | Rocky Linux Kernel |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation |
| Latest version | 6.12.0-211.62.1.el10_2 |
| Number of releases | 29 |
| Number of versions | 590 |
| Number of unstable versions | 22 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 0 |
| Licence | BSD and others |
| Licence details | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSD_licenses |
| Version command | uname -r |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Linux |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Linux Kernel end of life
What is the latest version of Rocky Linux Kernel?
The latest version of Rocky Linux Kernel is 6.12.0-211.62.1.el10_2, released as part of the 9_8 release on 20 May 2026.
Does Rocky Linux Kernel have a fixed end-of-life schedule?
No. Rocky Linux Kernel does not publish fixed end-of-life dates. It follows a "latest version" model: only 10_2 is considered current. Earlier release lines remain usable but are superseded and no longer the recommended version.
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