On November 10, 2026, XanMod released two custom Linux kernel builds, MAIN at 7.3.4-xanmod1 and LTS at 6.18.63-xanmod1, both featuring significant security enhancements and a large number of patches. The updates include important fixes and optimizations, such as a TSA mitigation for AMD Zen5 hardware and various NULL-pointer and refcount fixes, making XanMod a preferred choice for enthusiasts and gamers. The project, managed by Alexandre Frade since 2015, focuses on providing a stable and performant kernel experience through various tuning and optimization techniques. While XanMod offers advanced features and performance gains, it requires users to rebuild kernel modules manually and may pose compatibility challenges, making it best suited for those comfortable with technical adjustments
XanMod Kernel 7.3.4 and 6.18.63 Released: Two Custom Linux Builds Drop November 10
XanMod shipped two simultaneous custom Linux kernel builds on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, placing MAIN at 7.3.4-xanmod1 and LTS at 6.18.63-xanmod1. Both track upstream stable releases that Greg Kroah-Hartman flagged with mandatory upgrade advisories, backed by unusually large batches of more than 1,250 and 860 patches respectively. The updates pack real security hardening, including a TSA mitigation for AMD Zen5 hardware and a series of NULL-pointer and refcount fixes. Installed on top of a heavily tuned patchset, XanMod remains a popular pick for gamers and tinkerers willing to rebuild kernel modules by hand.
