Virtualbox Stable Release 2021 | FRESH ✮ |
: Fixed significant crashes, including a manager crash when a host resumed from sleep and graphics-related issues in Ubuntu 25.10 (Wayland) . Version Support Status Last Update 7.2 Active (Primary) April 21, 2026 Supports latest Linux & Windows guests. 7.1 Active (Maintenance) April 21, 2026 Focused on stability and bug regressions. 7.0 End of Life January 20, 2026 No longer supported as of early 2026. System Requirements & Installation
Several features previously restricted to the proprietary Extension Pack—such as USB smart card emulation and NVMe storage controller emulation—have been moved into the open-source base package to simplify the "stable" footprint. Which Version Should You Choose? Recommended Version General Users VirtualBox 7.2.8 virtualbox stable release
| Release Type | Version Example | Who Should Use It | Risk Level | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 7.1.0_r158000 | Plugin developers, Oracle internal testers | Extreme (Data loss possible) | | Beta / Release Candidate | 7.0.0_RC1 | Enthusiasts who file bug reports | High (Crashes frequent) | | New Major Release | 7.0.0 | Home users with backups | Moderate (Feature regressions) | | Mature Minor Release | 7.0.12 | Small business, freelancers | Low (Stable for daily use) | | Long-Term Stable (LTS) | 6.1.48 | Enterprise, mission-critical VMs | Minimal (Legacy but reliable) | : Fixed significant crashes, including a manager crash
For a stable experience on , the following minimums are recommended: CPU : At least 2 cores (4+ cores highly recommended). RAM : 4 GB minimum (8 GB+ recommended). Storage : 64 GB available for VM storage. Recommended Version General Users VirtualBox 7