diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-ripunzip.yml b/.github/workflows/build-ripunzip.yml
index 08547268e3b..041d34bd046 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-ripunzip.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-ripunzip.yml
@@ -46,7 +46,10 @@ jobs:
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
       matrix:
-        os: [ubuntu-24.04, macos-15, windows-2025]
+        os:
+          - ubuntu-22.04  # keep at lowest supported ubuntu version for broader glibc compatibility
+          - macos-15
+          - windows-2025
     runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v5