LibreOffice Hits 9.4 Million Downloads in Just Eight Weeks
LibreOffice has recorded 9.4 million downloads in the eight weeks following the launch of version 26.8. The Document Foundation says the 2026 download total has already surpassed the total recorded during the whole of 2025, highlighting continued interest in the free and open-source office suite.
LibreOffice Records 9.4 Million Downloads
LibreOffice continues to attract users following the release of version 26.8 in August 2026. According to The Document Foundation’s announcement, the office suite recorded 9.4 million downloads between August 24 and October 18, 2026.
That works out to an average of more than one million downloads per week during the reported eight-week period. The organization also reported that the cumulative download total for 2026 had already exceeded the total for all of 2025.
The milestone followed a strong first week for LibreOffice 26.8. The Foundation reported 1,031,162 downloads during that initial week, with weekly downloads subsequently remaining above one million throughout the reported period.
LibreOffice 26.8 Helped Drive Download Growth
The Document Foundation says the announcement of LibreOffice 26.8 had a noticeable positive effect on download figures. Before the release announcement, weekly downloads were slightly below one million, although they were already close to that level.
The figures highlight the continued visibility of open-source desktop software. LibreOffice offers productivity applications for documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other common office tasks without requiring users to purchase a proprietary office-suite subscription.
The download statistics do not, however, identify which individual features or changes persuaded users to download the software. The Foundation notes that downloads are anonymous, limiting its ability to determine the precise reasons for the increase.
Website Traffic Is Separate From Download Totals
The Foundation also reported traffic figures for several LibreOffice-related websites during the same period. These statistics add context but measure visits rather than confirmed downloads or installations.
Download website
11,426,169 visits
Reported visits to the main LibreOffice download website.
Windows update website
90,042,601 visits
Reported visits to the website serving Windows update traffic.
Older-version website
39,669,854 visits
Reported visits to the website providing older releases.
Why Are Users Choosing LibreOffice?
The Document Foundation says it cannot identify a definitive cause for the download increase because downloads are free and anonymous. It points to the project’s commitment to digital sovereignty, standard document formats and robust software as possible factors in its appeal.
More broadly, open-source office software can be attractive to individuals, schools, businesses and organizations looking for alternatives to proprietary productivity applications.
Open-source software
LibreOffice is developed as open-source software, allowing users to access its source code under the project’s licensing terms and developers to contribute to the project.
Digital sovereignty
Organizations can consider open-source applications as part of a strategy to retain greater control over their software choices and IT environments.
Document formats
LibreOffice supports OpenDocument formats and a range of other document formats, helping users work across different office applications.
Cross-platform support
Desktop versions are available for Linux, Windows and macOS, making the suite an option for users across several operating systems.
These are general characteristics of LibreOffice and open-source software, not independently measured explanations for the reported download increase.
What the Milestone Means for Open-Source Software
Surpassing the previous year’s download total before the end of 2026 is an encouraging milestone for LibreOffice. It suggests that the project continues to attract substantial download activity beyond the initial release period.
The figures also underline the importance of software choice for users who want alternatives to commercial office suites. Home users, educational institutions and businesses can evaluate LibreOffice against their requirements for document compatibility, deployment, support and existing workflows.
Download totals do not establish the number of active users, completed installations or people who have permanently switched from another office suite. They remain a useful indicator of interest in the project, but should be interpreted in that context.
How to Download LibreOffice
Users who want to try LibreOffice can visit the project’s official website and select the package for their operating system. Check the current release information and installation instructions before installing it on a personal or managed computer.
Download LibreOffice Official WebsiteUse the official project website for current downloads. Package availability and supported releases may change over time.
Sources and Further Reading
- The Document Foundation: 8 Weeks, 9.4 Million Downloads — primary source for the reported figures.
- Linuxiac: LibreOffice Hits 9.4 Million Downloads in Just Eight Weeks — related news coverage.
- LibreOffice Official Website — project information and downloads.
Editorial note: This article summarizes publicly reported download and website-traffic figures attributed to The Document Foundation. Website visits should not be interpreted as unique users, confirmed downloads or installations. LibreOffice is a trademark of its respective owners. VMoreCloud is an independent technology publication and is not affiliated with The Document Foundation.