The current version of mtr is 0.96 (as of 08/07/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
mtr at a glance
mtr (My Traceroute) is a widely used network diagnostic tool that combines ping and traceroute into a live, continuously updating view of the path and loss to a host — a staple for diagnosing network problems. It ships releases in an unhurried cadence; it's a diagnostic tool run on demand.
For admins mtr is simple and low-risk. It usually comes from the distribution, and the update driver is fixes and features rather than security. On Linux it may need elevated privileges (or a capability) to send raw packets — that's expected. Its value is diagnostic: quickly see where along a path latency or packet loss appears, which is invaluable for isolating whether a problem is local, at the ISP, or beyond. Interpret results with care, since intermediate hops may deprioritize ICMP. There's little to maintain beyond keeping a current version. Patchletter surfaces new mtr releases so fixes land.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | – |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of mtr?
- mtr 0.96, released 08/07/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the mtr release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new mtr updates?
- Tick mtr off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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