Linux kernel on pace for record year: 60,862 commits through 7.2 in 2026
lemire · x · 2026-09-10
Daniel Lemire tallied Linux kernel commits per year: 75,314 in 2024 (6.7–6.12), 75,462 in 2025 (6.13–6.18), and already 60,862 in 2026 through 7.2 (released Aug 17). At this pace, 2026 is likely to set an all-time record. The surge is often attributed to AI coding tools, though the post draws no conclusions.
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