Xubuntu

What it does

Community

Xubuntu is created by volunteers, and the project invites community participation in support, development, artwork, documentation, quality assurance, and advocacy.checked 7 Oct 2026

Configurable

Xubuntu is modular and configurable to suit different needs.checked 7 Oct 2026

Current release

Xubuntu 26.04 is an LTS release dated April 23, 2026, with support through April 26, 2029.checked 7 Oct 2026

Desktop environment

Xubuntu 26.04 includes Xfce 4.20 updates, GNOME 49 apps, and MATE 1.28 apps.checked 7 Oct 2026

Download options

Xubuntu 26.04 is offered as Desktop and Minimal images, with 64-bit torrents and direct downloads; a Minimal RISC-V 64-bit torrent is marked experimental.checked 7 Oct 2026

Experience

The project describes Xubuntu as delivering a smooth, unified user experience from boot to shutdown.checked 7 Oct 2026

Hardware requirements

The stated minimum is an Intel or AMD 64-bit processor, 1 GB memory, and 8.6 GB free disk space; 2 GB memory and 20 GB disk space are recommended for multiple applications and added files.checked 7 Oct 2026

Included software

The 26.04 release highlights GIMP 3.2.2, LibreOffice 26.2, Mousepad 0.7.0, PipeWire 1.6.2, and GStreamer 1.28.2.checked 7 Oct 2026

Known issues

The 26.04 release page reports graphical glitches in some libadwaita apps due to missing icons and an unavailable graphical SSH agent.checked 7 Oct 2026

Lightweight

Xubuntu is designed to help users make the most of their machines while providing features for daily use.checked 7 Oct 2026

Product

Xubuntu is a community-developed operating system described as elegant and easy to use.checked 7 Oct 2026

Support

Support options include shipped and online documentation, IRC, mailing lists, Ubuntu Discourse, forums, Q&A sites, Reddit, and Telegram groups.checked 7 Oct 2026

Try before installing

The download page says users can try Xubuntu from a USB or DVD before installing, with slower performance than an installed system.checked 7 Oct 2026