If you need the absolute latest features, OpenCL support for GPU cracking, or specific custom formats, compiling from the is the best approach.
Once installed, you can start auditing passwords immediately. john --test Cracking a file: john [filename] download john the ripper for ubuntu
mkdir -p ~/src cd ~/src git clone https://github.com cd JohnTheRipper/src Use code with caution. ./configure make -s clean && make -s Use code with caution. If you need the absolute latest features, OpenCL
If you installed John the Ripper and cannot find the binary, or need to know where it is, you can look for it in /usr/sbin/john or ~/src/JohnTheRipper/run/john . OpenCL support for GPU cracking