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Which versions still get updates, which only security fixes — and which none. Updated daily.
Recommended: Debian 13 (latest 13.7) — the newest version with full support.
| Version | Latest | Released | Active support until | Security updates until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (Trixie) | 13.7 | 9 August 2025 | 9 August 2028 | 30 June 2030 | supported |
| 12 (Bookworm) | 12.15 | 10 June 2023 | 11 July 2026 | 30 June 2028 | security only |
| 11 (Bullseye) | 11.11 | 14 August 2021 | 14 August 2024 | 31 August 2026 | end of life |
| 10 (Buster) | 10.13 | 6 July 2019 | 10 September 2022 | 30 June 2024 | end of life |
| 9 (Stretch) | 9.13 | 17 June 2017 | 18 July 2020 | 1 July 2022 | end of life |
| 8 (Jessie) | 8.11 | 25 April 2015 | 17 June 2018 | 30 June 2020 | end of life |
| 7 (Wheezy) | 7.11 | 4 May 2013 | 25 April 2016 | 31 May 2018 | end of life |
| 6 (Squeeze) | 6.0.10 | 6 February 2011 | 31 May 2014 | 29 February 2016 | end of life |
| 5 (Lenny) | 5.0.10 | 14 February 2009 | 6 February 2012 | 6 February 2012 | end of life |
| 4 (Etch) | 4.0r9 | 8 April 2007 | 15 February 2010 | 15 February 2010 | end of life |
| 3.1 (Sarge) | 3.1r8 | 6 June 2005 | 31 March 2008 | 31 March 2008 | end of life |
| 3.0 (Woody) | 3.0r6 | 19 July 2002 | 30 June 2006 | 30 June 2006 | end of life |
| 2.2 (Potato) | 2.2r7 | 15 August 2000 | 30 June 2003 | 30 June 2003 | end of life |
| 2.1 (Slink) | 2.1r5 | 9 March 1999 | 30 September 2000 | 30 October 2000 | end of life |
| 2.0 (Hamm) | 2.0r5 | 24 July 1998 | 15 February 1999 | 15 February 1999 | end of life |
| 1.3 (Bo) | 1.3.1 r.6 | 2 July 1997 | 8 December 1998 | 8 December 1998 | end of life |
Debian 13 gets active support until 9 August 2028 and security updates until 30 June 2030.
Debian 12 gets no active support any more and security updates until 30 June 2028.
For new installations Debian 13. Older branches only while they still get security updates.