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Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads in under three months, with more than three-quarters coming from former Windows users.

Here's how to upgrade from Zorin 17 to Zorin 18, with all the steps you need to ensure a smooth, safe, and trouble-free system update.

Zorin OS 18 has reached 1M downloads, with 78% from Windows users, but the test upgrade path from 17 to 18 is currently broken.

Over 100K users downloaded Zorin OS 18 in 48 hours, and more than 70% came from Windows, possibly driven by the end of Windows 10 support.

The new Zorin OS 18 builds on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Linux kernel 6.14, bringing a cleaner UI, better performance, and modern desktop polish.

Zorin OS 18 Beta debuts with a refreshed design, advanced window tiling, web apps, and OneDrive support.

The distro ships with Brave as the default browser, improved app support, and new touchscreen and phone integration features.

Zorin OS 17.2 launches with customizable desktops, enhanced security features, and better app behavior.

Zorin OS 17.1 brings over 100 Windows app alternatives, Wine 9.0 support, and an education edition for impactful learning.