Pop!_OS 21.10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Pop!_OS 21.10 reached end of life on 24 Jul 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Pop!_OS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Dec 2021 | — |
| End of life | 24 Jul 2022 | 4.0 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 21.10
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 21.10 still safe to use?
Pop!_OS 21.10 reached end of life on 24 Jul 2022, 1,477 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Pop!_OS 21.10?
Yes — the final release (21.10) 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 21.10 to?
Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 May 2029).