Pop!_OS 18.04 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Pop!_OS 18.04 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Pop!_OS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Apr 2018 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 18.04
Recommended target: Pop!_OS 24.04 (supported until 31 May 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Pop!_OS 24.04 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Pop!_OS 18.04 still safe to use?
Pop!_OS 18.04 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023, 1,197 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Pop!_OS 18.04?
Yes — the final release (18.04) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Pop!_OS 18.04 to?
Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 May 2029).