This page summarizes Kali Linux releases and milestones for 2024.
¶ Releases and Versions
- Kali 2024.1: Released on 2024-02-28.
- Kali 2024.2: Released on 2024-06-05.
- Kali 2024.3: Released on 2024-09-11.
- Kali 2024.4: Released on 2024-12-16.
- Q1 2024 (2024.1): First quarterly release with updated penetration testing tools and kernel improvements.
- Q2 2024 (2024.2): Mid-year release with enhanced hardware support and tool updates.
- Q3 2024 (2024.3): Fall release with new tools and desktop environment improvements.
- Q4 2024 (2024.4): Year-end release with comprehensive tool updates and security patches.
- Tool Updates: Continuous updates to Metasploit Framework, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng, and John the Ripper.
- Kernel: Updated Linux kernel with improved hardware compatibility and security patches.
- Desktop Environments: Xfce (default), GNOME, KDE, i3, and MATE options with theme improvements.
- ARM Support: Enhanced support for Raspberry Pi, Pine64, and other ARM-based devices.
- Cloud Images: Updated images for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- WSL: Kali Linux on Windows Subsystem for Linux receives regular updates.
| Version |
Release Date |
Quarter |
Notes |
| Kali 2024.1 |
2024-02-28 |
Q1 |
Spring release with tool updates |
| Kali 2024.2 |
2024-06-05 |
Q2 |
Summer release with hardware improvements |
| Kali 2024.3 |
2024-09-11 |
Q3 |
Fall release with desktop enhancements |
| Kali 2024.4 |
2024-12-16 |
Q4 |
Year-end comprehensive update |
- Kali is a rolling release; quarterly images provide install snapshots with latest packages.
- Users on
kali-rolling receive continuous updates between quarterly releases.
- All releases maintain compatibility with existing Kali installations.
- Offensive Security maintains regular tool updates through the rolling model.
- https://www.kali.org/docs/introduction/kali-linux-history/
- https://www.kali.org/releases/
- https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-1-release/
- https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-2-release/
- https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-3-release/
- https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2024-4-release/