Ubuntu Linux 26.04 Snapshot 3 has been released for testing, marking another significant step in the development process. These snapshots are early-stage builds, meant for temporary testing and not suitable for serious use yet. The next snapshot, Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4, is scheduled to be released on February 26th, giving developers a deadline to upload their changes. The steady pace of development brings new features closer to reality, inching the community towards a solid LTS release due in April 2031.

Ubuntu Linux 26.04 Snapshot 3 available for testing

A new milestone in Ubuntu's development process has been reached with the release of the third monthly snapshot for Ubuntu Linux 26.04 LTS. That's another significant step along the way.

These snapshots are basically early-stage development builds. Think of them as temporary testing tools, kind of like "throwaway artifacts" for developers and keen users. Right now, they're definitely not ready for prime time or anything serious. Tread carefully if you try them out; don't use these builds for important stuff yet.

The next one is coming soon too: Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4 on February 26th. To get your changes into that build, make sure any uploads are done by then. But for snapshot 3 itself, the main thing right now is just testing and playing around with it, experiment away!

The pace of development on Ubuntu 26.04 feels steady. Each snapshot brings new features closer to reality, inching the community towards a solid next LTS release due in April 2031.

You can download the snapshot from here.