Operating System
Rocky Linux Releases
Track every Rocky Linux release from latest stable to end-of-life. Version timelines, EOL dates, and upgrade guidance for enterprise Linux teams migrating from CentOS.
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Version Timeline
All tracked releases with lifecycle status and EOL dates.
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Health Status
Overall support health
EOL Countdown
Next end-of-life date
Latest Version
Current stable release
CVE Status
Known vulnerabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rocky Linux releases and lifecycle.
How long are Rocky Linux versions supported?
Rocky Linux follows the RHEL lifecycle, providing approximately 10 years of support per major version including security patches and bug fixes.
What is Rocky Linux?
Rocky Linux is a community-driven enterprise Linux distribution created as a replacement for CentOS after Red Hat shifted CentOS to a rolling release model (CentOS Stream).
Is Rocky Linux compatible with RHEL?
Yes, Rocky Linux is 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Packages, configurations, and applications designed for RHEL work on Rocky Linux without modification.
How often does Rocky Linux release updates?
Rocky Linux tracks RHEL releases closely. Minor versions ship within weeks of the corresponding RHEL release. Security patches are released as soon as they are available.