The Linux Foundation has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting steady growth and global collaboration in the open source ecosystem. The organization expects to surpass $300 million in revenue this year amid advancements in open AI, security, and community governance. Open source continues to underpin the world's critical systems.
The Linux Foundation's 2025 Annual Report, published on December 18, 2025, outlines a year marked by steady growth, shared progress, and international collaboration across open source initiatives. As detailed in the report, the foundation anticipates breaking $300 million in revenue for the year, reflecting robust financial health and expanding influence in technology sectors.
Key areas of focus include advancing open AI, strengthening open standards, and investing in security, education, and community-led governance. The report emphasizes how these efforts demonstrate open collaboration driving technological progress. "This year shows how open collaboration continues to move technology forward—together," the foundation stated in its announcement. It further underscores that "open source remains at the core of the world’s most critical systems."
The document highlights ongoing work in fostering innovation through partnerships and community involvement. Readers can explore the full report via the provided link from the foundation's official post. This annual overview arrives as open source projects increasingly power essential infrastructure worldwide, from cloud computing to AI applications.
No specific timelines beyond the report's release date are mentioned, but the emphasis on sustained momentum suggests continued expansion into 2026.
