About Ubuntu Pro for WSL
Ubuntu Pro for WSL is a Windows application that automates the attachment of your Ubuntu Pro subscription.
Ubuntu Pro for WSL 1.1.1
Ubuntu Pro for WSL is a Windows application that automates the attachment of your Ubuntu Pro subscription.
- By Canonical Group Limited
- Open Source
- Updated Jul 23, 2026
What's new in 1.1.1
Fixing auto updates regression since we started publishing ARM64 buids
The versioning scheme of the msixbundle package changed when we implemented the multi architecture bundle (to publish ARM64 and x64 builds), causing a regression in the App Installer file based auto update. This is fixed now.
What's Changed
- docs: structure streamlining by @edibotopic in #1709
- fix(ci): Improvements to dependabot and publish workflows by @CarlosNihelton in #1717
- fix(msix): Pin to a patched winappCLI from their CI builds by @CarlosNihelton in #1723
- More updates to dependencies and translations
Technical details
| Publisher | Canonical Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-07-23 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | msix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL |
Install Ubuntu Pro for WSL from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL -e
Ubuntu Pro for WSL version history
- 1.1.0
- 1.0.6
- 1.0.5
- 1.0.1.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Ubuntu Pro for WSL free?
Yes. Ubuntu Pro for WSL is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Ubuntu Pro for WSL?
The latest version is 1.1.1, released on Jul 23, 2026.
Is it safe to download Ubuntu Pro for WSL?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 988d782e67af7fc2e0ae788620d7758f8890400c6a5af81f648735bf7081a469.
Which Windows versions does Ubuntu Pro for WSL support?
Ubuntu Pro for WSL runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Ubuntu Pro for WSL?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Ubuntu Pro for WSL and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Canonical.UbuntuProforWSL -e.
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