Kubuntu 26.04.1 is out — but the release that matters is the one somebody paid to support properly. The Bullet-Proof KDE announcement The bit nobody funded Nate Graham on what a real LTS looks like Last year KDE retired the Plasma LTS product, and the reasoning was honest. Almost nobody shipped it — Kubuntu, essentially, and not Debian or openSUSE Leap. It only ever covered Plasma itself, not the KDE Frameworks underneath or the Gear applications on top.

Kubuntu 26.04 LTS is now arguably the world’s most reliable KDE-powered LTS Linux distribution, thanks to the Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative. This provides KDE bug fixes and security updates for the duration of the Kubuntu 26.04 LTS lifecycle. Teams from Kubuntu, KDE, Techpaladin Software, and Kubuntu Focus work together to identify and fix real-world bugs and security issues to provide the best possible user experience. Unlike previous Plasma LTS versions, this work includes the entire software stack: KDE Frameworks libraries, the Plasma 6.

The Kubuntu team is proud to announce the Beta release of Kubuntu 26.04 LTS — Resolute Raccoon, stepping toward our April 2026 release. This is your chance to preview the next Long-Term Support edition, put it through its paces, and help us deliver a polished final release. This is a pre-release. It is intended for testing, not production use. Systems may encounter instability. If you need reliability, stick with Kubuntu 25.

October 9, 2025 – The Kubuntu team is thrilled to announce the release of Kubuntu 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka”! As a community-driven flavor of Ubuntu, Kubuntu continues its mission to deliver the cutting-edge KDE software ecosystem on top of Ubuntu’s rock-solid foundation. This interim release, aligned with Ubuntu’s six-month cycle,...

Are you using Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin, our current stable release? Or are you already running our development builds of the upcoming 25.10 (Questing Quokka)? We currently have Plasma 6.3.90 (Plasma 6.4 Beta1) available in our Beta PPA for Kubuntu 25.04 and for the 25.10 development series. However this is...

We are pleased to announce that the Plasma 6.3.5 bugfix update is now available for Kubuntu 25.04 Plucky Puffin in our backports PPA. As usual with our PPAs, there is the caveat that the PPA may receive additional updates and new releases of KDE Plasma, Gear (Apps), and Frameworks, plus...

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 25.04 has been released. Codenamed “Plucky Puffin”, Kubuntu 25.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The release features the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop,...

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.10 has been released, featuring the new and beautiful KDE Plasma 6.1 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Oracular Oriole”, Kubuntu 24.10 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into...

The beta of Kubuntu Oracular Oriole (to become 24.10 in October) has now been released, and is available for download. This milestone features images for Kubuntu and other Ubuntu flavours. Pre-releases of Kubuntu Mantic Minotaur are not recommended for: Anyone needing a stable system Regular users who are not aware...

The Kubuntu Team are thrilled to announce significant updates to KubuQA, our streamlined ISO testing tool that has now expanded its capabilities beyond Kubuntu to support Ubuntu and all its other flavors. With these enhancements, KubuQA becomes a versatile resource that ensures a smoother, more intuitive testing process for upcoming...

The Kubuntu Team is happy to announce that Kubuntu 24.04 has been released, featuring the ‘beautiful’ KDE Plasma 5.27 simple by default, powerful when needed. Codenamed “Noble Numbat”, Kubuntu 24.04 continues our tradition of giving you Friendly Computing by integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality,...

Join the Excitement: Test Kubuntu 24.04 Beta and Experience Innovation with KubuQA! We’re thrilled to announce the availability of the Kubuntu 24.04 Beta! This release is packed with new features and enhancements, and we’re inviting you, our valued community, to join us in fine-tuning this exciting new version. Whether you’re...

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design contest and the Wallpaper Contest! These competitions brought out the best in creativity, innovation, and passion from the Kubuntu community, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest Winners The Kubuntu...

We’re thrilled to announce that due to the incredible engagement and enthusiasm from our community, the Kubuntu Council has decided to extend the submission deadline for the Kubuntu Brand Graphic Design Contest! Originally set to close at 23:59 on March 31, 2024, we’re giving you more time to unleash your...

We are excited to announce a call for submissions for the official desktop wallpaper of Kubuntu 24.04! This is a fantastic opportunity for artists, designers, and Kubuntu enthusiasts to showcase their talent and contribute to the visual identity of the upcoming Kubuntu release. What We’re Looking For We are in...

Greetings, Kubuntu enthusiasts! It’s time for our regular community update, and we’ve got plenty of exciting developments to share from the past month. Our team has been hard at work, balancing the demands of personal commitments with the passion we all share for Kubuntu. Here’s what we’ve been up to:...

Announcing the Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest: Shape the Future of Kubuntu We’re thrilled to unveil an extraordinary opportunity for creatives and enthusiasts within and beyond the Kubuntu community The Kubuntu Graphic Design Contest. This competition invites talented designers to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of the...