LibreOfficethe open source app that millions of people have used as an alternative to Microsoft Office, breaks with the past. And is that As of August 2025, version 25.8 will be launchedwhich It will stop being compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1.
It is an important step in the evolution of the project, which now focuses its development on modern systems and with active support. The message is clear, where it clearly has to advance, and that implies leaving behind outdated platforms.
If you have been using office software for years, you probably know LibreOffice. Since its birth in 2010, as an OpenOffice bifurcation, it has accompanied users around the world to write documents to create spreadsheets or presentations.
And he has done it, above all, in Windows teams, even in those who already seemed destined for oblivion. But 15 years later, the context has changed. Maintaining compatibility with operating systems abandoned by their own manufacturers no longer makes technical or strategic sense.
Why LibreOffice leaves behind Windows 7, 8 and 8.1
It should be noted that the decision has a simple explanation, and it is that These Windows versions have become obsolete. Microsoft no longer offers security updates for any of them, which is a growing risk.
Besides, Each new LibreOffice function needs more resourcessomething that these systems cannot offer. Therefore, continuing to develop for such limited environments is an unnecessary load for the development team, which prefers to focus its efforts on improving performance and compatibility with current platforms.
In the case of Windows 10, which continues to receive official support, its end is marked by October 2025. That places many users at a crossroads. LibreOffice will not stop working on Windows 10 immediatelybut the recommendation is to start looking for alternatives.
On the other hand, the support for 32 -bit systems is also extinguished. Many old PCs that still use X86 versions will no longer receive new versions of the app. Even so, some timely edition may be maintained to facilitate the transition in more limited hardware equipment.
A future linked to Linux and free software
The end of support with the old versions of Windows is not just a technical issue, it also responds to a broader vision of the future of free software. LibreOffice, backed by The Document Foundationopenly bet on Linux as the natural environment to continue growing.
It is no accident that in their official channels tools such as Distro Chooser or campaigns such as End of 10 are promoted, promoted by communities such as KDE, which help users find GNU/Linux distributions adapted to their needs.
It is important to mention that the idea is clear, where If you are going to change, do it towards an open systemfree of restrictive licenses and with active communities, so Windows currently is no longer the only or better option.
Not all users are in a position to change the operating system immediately. That’s why, LibreOffice maintains a stable version policy that guarantees limited support for a time. In this case, versions 25.2 or even 24.8 will continue to function in Windows 7 U 8.1 equipment, although without access to the latest news.
It is a compromise solution designed for those who need a little more time before making the leap. Of course, it should be clear that these versions will stop receiving improvements, and the support will be purely maintenance.
LibreOffice marks the way: it’s time to decide
The software evolves, and with it so do the decisions that affect millions of users. LibreOffice has chosen to advance, leaving behind systems that no longer respond to today’s needs, such as Windows 7 and soon Windows 10.
It is for this reason that if you are still anchored to an operating system without support in updates, the time has come to ask yourself if it is worth following there.
Because beyond the system you use, the real question is whether you are willing to stay behind for not wanting to change. The future of free software looks at Linuxand Libreoffice has already taken the step. Now it’s your turn to decide.
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