Manjaro 26.0 was released today, January 5, 2026, incorporating the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel. This update brings the latest long-term support kernel to the distribution. Key desktop environments in Manjaro's official editions have also been updated: Xfce is now at version 4.20, KDE Plasma at 6.5, and GNOME at 49. These updates provide users with recent features, performance enhancements, and stability improvements across the system.