Arch Linux
All Arch Linux releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
All supported productsFree Versio.io trialWhat is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general-purpose Linux distribution
that strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a
rolling-release model. The default installation is a minimal base system, configured
by the user to only add what is purposely required.
Arch Linux release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling release | 2002-03-12 | 2 | latest | 2026-10-05 | 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 Arch Linux
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Facts and figures about Arch Linux
| Product | Arch Linux |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Vinet, Griffin and Polyák |
| Latest version | latest |
| Number of releases | 1 |
| Number of versions | 2 |
| Number of unstable versions | 0 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 0 |
| Licence | Free software |
| Licence details | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software |
| Version command | cat /etc/os-release |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_Linux |
Frequently asked questions about Arch Linux end of life
What is the latest version of Arch Linux?
The latest version of Arch Linux is latest, released as part of the Rolling release release on 12 March 2002.
Does Arch Linux have a fixed end-of-life schedule?
No. Arch Linux does not publish fixed end-of-life dates. It follows a "latest version" model: only Rolling release is considered current.
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