To ensure a reliable transition, the QGIS Roadmap was updated to extend the lifespan of the version 3 series.
| Version | Type | Expected Release Date | Support Until | |---------|------|----------------------|----------------| | | Feature release | February 2025 | May 2025 | | QGIS 3.42 | Feature release | June 2025 | October 2025 | | QGIS 3.44 | Feature release | October 2025 | February 2026 | | QGIS 3.46 (LTR) | Long Term Release | October 2025 | October 2026 |
As the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) community looks toward the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, QGIS finds itself in a unique position. Historically, the December release (scheduled to be version 3.34 'Prizren') marks the final Long Term Release (LTR) before the calendar flips. In this "QGIS 2025 Release" context, we are reviewing not just a single version number, but the consolidation of a year’s worth of development that will define the industry standard for open-source mapping in the coming year.
Does the upcoming release justify the hype? In short: Yes. QGIS is no longer just the "free alternative" to ArcGIS; with the upcoming December release, it cements itself as the most agile and user-centric GIS platform available.
Behind-the-scenes modifications completely changed how the community interacts with software delivery platforms. Road Map - QGIS
Qgis 2025 Release News December 2021 〈Must Watch〉
To ensure a reliable transition, the QGIS Roadmap was updated to extend the lifespan of the version 3 series.
| Version | Type | Expected Release Date | Support Until | |---------|------|----------------------|----------------| | | Feature release | February 2025 | May 2025 | | QGIS 3.42 | Feature release | June 2025 | October 2025 | | QGIS 3.44 | Feature release | October 2025 | February 2026 | | QGIS 3.46 (LTR) | Long Term Release | October 2025 | October 2026 |
As the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) community looks toward the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, QGIS finds itself in a unique position. Historically, the December release (scheduled to be version 3.34 'Prizren') marks the final Long Term Release (LTR) before the calendar flips. In this "QGIS 2025 Release" context, we are reviewing not just a single version number, but the consolidation of a year’s worth of development that will define the industry standard for open-source mapping in the coming year.
Does the upcoming release justify the hype? In short: Yes. QGIS is no longer just the "free alternative" to ArcGIS; with the upcoming December release, it cements itself as the most agile and user-centric GIS platform available.
Behind-the-scenes modifications completely changed how the community interacts with software delivery platforms. Road Map - QGIS
