Rocky Linux emerged in response to the CentOS Stream transition, providing a community-governed, RHEL-compatible enterprise distribution.
Browse Rocky Linux history by year:
Rocky Linux continues as a leading RHEL-compatible enterprise distribution:
| Version | Release Date | Support Ends | EOL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky 10.1 | 2025-11-25 | 2030-05-31 | 2035-05-31 | 🟢 Active |
| Rocky 9.7 | 2025-12-01 | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 | 🟢 Active |
| Rocky 8.10 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 | 🟡 Maintenance |
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Base | RHEL source code (binary-compatible) |
| Release Cycle | Tracks RHEL minor releases |
| Support | 10 years per major version |
| Package Format | RPM with DNF package manager |
| Governance | Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) |
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| DNF | Package manager (DNF 5 on Rocky 10, DNF 4 on Rocky 9) |
| Cockpit | Web-based system administration |
| Image Builder | Create custom images (including WSL2, Vagrant) |
| Migration Scripts | Migrate from other Enterprise Linux distributions |
| Peridot | Rocky Linux build system |
Key Features:
Key Features:
Final Rocky 8 Release:
| Version | Release Date | Kernel | Support Ends | EOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | 2025-11-25 | 6.12+ LTS | 2030-05-31 | 2035-05-31 |
| 10.0 | 2025-06-11 | 6.12 LTS | 2030-05-31 | 2035-05-31 |
| Version | Release Date | Kernel | Support Ends | EOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | 2025-12-01 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.6 | 2025-06-04 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.5 | 2024-11-19 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.4 | 2024-05-07 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.3 | 2023-11-15 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.2 | 2023-05-24 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.1 | 2022-11-14 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| 9.0 | 2022-07-14 | 5.14 LTS | 2027-05-31 | 2032-05-31 |
| Version | Release Date | Kernel | Support Ends | EOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.10 | 2024-05-31 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.9 | 2023-10-17 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.8 | 2023-05-16 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.7 | 2022-11-14 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.6 | 2022-05-17 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.5 | 2021-11-09 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |
| 8.4 | 2021-05-18 | 4.18 | 2024-05-31 | 2029-05-31 |