# Kali Linux 2026.1 — Kali Linux 2026.1 Release (2026 Theme & BackTrack Mode)

- Product: Kali Linux (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/kali-linux)
- Vendor: OffSec
- Date: 2026-03-24
- Version: 2026.1
- Original notes: https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2026-1-release/
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/kali-linux/releases/2026.1

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New year, new release - Kali 2026.1 is here! There is everything from a fresh coat of paint to a nod to our roots, with normal ongoing improvements. Building on from December’s 2025.4 , the summ…