Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 'Jammy Jellyfish' Released

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, codenamed 'Jammy Jellyfish', was released in April 2022. Like every Ubuntu long-term support release, it was aimed at users who value stability and a long support window over having the very latest packages.

A refreshed desktop

Ubuntu 22.04 shipped with a modern GNOME desktop and a visual refresh that included accent colours, letting users personalise the look of the interface, along with the usual round of updated applications and underlying components. The result was a desktop that felt current while keeping the familiar Ubuntu workflow.

Five years of support

As an LTS release, Ubuntu 22.04 receives five years of standard free security maintenance for the main software set, the same commitment that makes LTS versions the default choice for organisations. That window can be extended further through the Ubuntu Pro subscription's Expanded Security Maintenance, which is free for personal use on a limited number of devices.

Why LTS releases matter

The appeal of an LTS release is predictability. Teams can deploy it knowing it will be patched for years without a forced base-OS upgrade, which is especially important for servers and fleets of machines. Ubuntu 22.04 filled that role for a large number of deployments between the 20.04 and 24.04 LTS releases.

Its place in the timeline

Ubuntu 22.04 sits between the 20.04 'Focal Fossa' and 24.04 'Noble Numbat' LTS releases. The two-year gap between LTS versions, with interim releases in between, gives users a comfortable window to plan upgrades rather than being rushed. Users on 22.04 can plan a move to a newer LTS when it suits their maintenance schedule.

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See also: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 'Noble Numbat'.

Sources

• Ubuntu releases (official)
• Ubuntu version history (Wikipedia, cites official announcements)

Published date reflects the original event date (2022-04-21). This article is original Skillo editorial written from the sources above; facts were verified in September 2026.