Debian 13 (Trixie)
The dedicated Debian 13 (Trixie) page: what's new, download and install paths, point-release schedule, support lifecycle, and FAQ. The recommended version for new installs.
Current stable release
Debian 13, codename Trixie, was released on August 9, 2025 and is the current stable release. As of September 2026 the latest point release is 13.7 (2026-09-12). This page collects what's new, downloads, installation paths, and the support lifecycle.
📌 Status at a Glance
| Item | Info |
|---|---|
| Codename | Trixie (a Toy Story character) |
| Release date | 2025-08-09 |
| Current point release | 13.7 (2026-09-12) |
| Kernel | Linux 6.12 LTS series |
| Architectures | amd64, arm64, armhf, i386, ppc64el, s390x, riscv64 (first official support) |
| Regular security support | Until 2028-08-09 |
| LTS support | Until 2030-06-30 |
| Positioning | The default choice for new desktops, servers, and production |
🚀 Key Changes from Debian 12
- Kernel: Linux 6.12 LTS series (Debian 12 shipped 6.1 LTS)
- Desktop: GNOME 48 and KDE Plasma 6.3 (Debian 12 shipped GNOME 43 / Plasma 5.27); Wayland is the default session for most desktops
- Toolchain: GCC 14, LLVM 19, Python 3.13, PHP 8.4
- Architectures: riscv64 becomes an official architecture for the first time — seven in total
- Desktop experience:
/tmpmounts as tmpfs by default and is cleared on reboot - Repositories: the installer writes deb822-format
.sourcesfiles by default (the format introduced in Debian 12) - Firmware: the
non-free-firmwarecomponent continues (introduced in Debian 12); the installer auto-loads common hardware firmware
For a full component comparison see Versions & Lifecycle.
📅 Point-release schedule
The Release Team has published the point-release plan for Trixie's lifetime (dates may shift; official announcements at release.debian.org take precedence):
| Version | Planned date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | 2026-09-12 | Released (current) |
| 13.8 | 2026-11-14 | Scheduled |
| 13.9 | 2027-01-09 | Scheduled |
| 13.10 | 2027-03-13 | Scheduled |
| 13.11 | 2027-05-08 | Scheduled |
Each point release rolls up security and critical fixes and refreshes the installer images; production systems should stay on the latest point release.
💾 Download & Install
- Pick a version, architecture, and nearby mirror on the download page to get netinst / DVD / Live images
- Create bootable media, then follow the installation guide
- For clouds, use the official Debian cloud images directly
- First steps after install: first boot; tuning: configuration
🔄 Upgrading from Debian 12
Debian 12 (Bookworm) users can upgrade in place following the upgrade guide: fully update the current system first, switch sources to trixie (mind the security line), run apt full-upgrade, then reboot and verify. Back up /etc and your data beforehand and keep a working rescue environment.
🛡️ Support lifecycle
- Regular security support: until 2028-08-09 (Debian Security Team)
- LTS: until 2030-06-30 (Debian LTS Team)
- The next release, Debian 14 (Forky), is in development; by convention Trixie keeps regular security support for about a year after 14 ships, then enters LTS
Full lifecycle and EOL dates: Release End-of-Life (EOL).
❓ FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Should I install 13 or wait for 14? | Install 13. Forky is still in testing and won't ship until at least 2027 |
| Is 13.7 the latest? | Yes. Point releases only roll up fixes; the current one is 13.7 |
| Do I need the non-free repo? | Firmware lives in non-free-firmware; NVIDIA drivers and similar still need non-free — see Hardware & Drivers |
| Is riscv64 supported? | Yes — Debian 13 is the first release with official riscv64 support |
| Chinese input? | Install fcitx5 or ibus under GNOME/KDE — see Input Methods |
🔗 Related pages
Release End-of-Life (EOL)
Support boundaries, quick dates, upgrade windows, and retirement guidance for Debian stable, oldstable, LTS, and EOL.
Debian 12 (Bookworm)
The Debian 12 (Bookworm) page: 12.15 status, LTS support until 2028, differences from Debian 13, the upgrade path, and downloads. Start here if you still run Bookworm.