Desktop · Linux, Unix-like · Offensive Security
Kali Linux
2013
v2026.1 / 24 March 2026; 2 months ago (24 March 2026)
GNU General Public License v3.0
Active
Operating system entry sourced from Wikipedia: Kali Linux.
Key specifications
- Family
- Linux, Unix-like
- Type
- Desktop
- Kernel
- Monolithic, Linux
- Version
- 2026.1 / 24 March 2026; 2 months ago (24 March 2026)
- License
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Released
- 2013
general
| Defaultuser interface | Xfce |
|---|---|
| Developer | Offensive Security |
| Initial release | March 13, 2013 (13 years ago) (2013-03-13) |
| Kernel type | Monolithic, Linux |
| Latest release | 2026.1 / 24 March 2026; 2 months ago (24 March 2026) |
| License | GNU General Public License v3.0 |
| Official website | www.kali.org |
| OS family | Linux, Unix-like |
| Package manager | APT |
| Repository | pkg.kali.org |
| Source model | Open-source |
| Supported platforms | x86-64, armhf, aarch64 |
| Update method | Rolling release |
| Working state | Active |
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Performance profile
Catalog-derived scores for comparison — not benchmark results.
Security
78
Performance
58
Compatibility
52
Ecosystem
68
Modern support
83
Related systems
Data sources
- wikipedia os en.wikipedia.org → 2 weeks ago