Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
“Xenial Xerus”
- End of life
- Released 21 Apr 2016
- End of life 2 Apr 2021
- Latest 16.04.7
Is Ubuntu 16.04 LTS still supported?
Reached end of life on 2 Apr 2021 (5.5 years ago).
Today
- Released 21 Apr 2016
- End of life 2 Apr 2021
- Extended support ends 2 Apr 2026
Release details
- Product
- Ubuntu
- Version
- 16.04 LTS
- Codename
- Xenial Xerus
- Release date
- 21 Apr 2016
- Latest update
- 16.04.7 · 13 Aug 2020
- Long-term support
- Yes
- Active support until
- 2 Apr 2021
- Security support until
- 2 Apr 2021
- Extended support until
- 2 Apr 2026
- Status
- End of life
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Other Ubuntu releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Ubuntu 16.04 LTS reach end of life?
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS reached end of life on 2 Apr 2021.
Is Ubuntu 16.04 LTS still supported?
No. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
What is the latest version of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS?
The latest Ubuntu 16.04 LTS release is 16.04.7, released on 13 Aug 2020.
When was Ubuntu 16.04 LTS released?
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS was released on 21 Apr 2016.
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