The current version of NixOS is 26.05 (as of 20/07/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
Support cycles (endoflife.date)
| Cycle | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 26.05 | – | EOL in 71 days |
| 25.11 | – | End of Life |
| 25.05 | – | End of Life |
| 24.11 | – | End of Life |
| 24.05 | – | End of Life |
| 23.11 | – | End of Life |
| 23.05 | – | End of Life |
| 22.11 | – | End of Life |
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.05 | STABLE | 20/07/2026 | – |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of NixOS?
- NixOS 26.05, released 20/07/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the NixOS 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 NixOS updates?
- Tick NixOS 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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