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Ansible-coreEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 2.21.4Latest Release: Sep 8, 2026
Ansible Core is the foundational engine of Ansible, providing the core automation framework.
Support summary
Ansible-core 2.19 reaches EOL in 64 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Nov 30, 2026
Ansible-core 2.19 · 64 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
13
Latest Version
2.21.4
Active Support
3
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 8, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
2.21Active · Nov 30, 2027
2.20Active · May 31, 2027
2.19Active · Nov 30, 2026
2.18EOL · May 31, 2026
2.17EOL · Nov 30, 2025
2.16EOL · Jul 31, 2025
2.15EOL · Nov 30, 2024
2.14EOL · May 20, 2024
2.13EOL · Nov 6, 2023
2.12EOL · May 22, 2023
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.21 | May 31, 2026 | Maintained | Nov 30, 2027 | 2.21.4 | No | Active |
| 2.20 | Nov 3, 2025 | Maintained | May 31, 2027 | 2.20.9 | No | Active |
| 2.19 | Jul 21, 2025 | Maintained | Nov 30, 2026 | 2.19.13 | No | Active |
| 2.18 | Nov 4, 2024 | Ended | May 31, 2026 | 2.18.19 | No | EOL |
| 2.17 | May 20, 2024 | Ended | Nov 30, 2025 | 2.17.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.16 | Nov 6, 2023 | Ended | Jul 31, 2025 | 2.16.19 | No | EOL |
| 2.15 | May 22, 2023 | Ended | Nov 30, 2024 | 2.15.13 | No | EOL |
| 2.14 | Nov 7, 2022 | Ended | May 20, 2024 | 2.14.18 | No | EOL |
| 2.13 | May 23, 2022 | Ended | Nov 6, 2023 | 2.13.13 | No | EOL |
| 2.12 | Nov 8, 2021 | Ended | May 22, 2023 | 2.12.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.11 | Apr 26, 2021 | Ended | Nov 7, 2022 | 2.11.12 | No | EOL |
| 2.10 | Aug 13, 2020 | Ended | May 23, 2022 | 2.10.17 | No | EOL |
| 2.9 | Oct 31, 2019 | Ended | May 23, 2022 | 2.9.27 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Ansible-core have reached end of life?
The following Ansible-core versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2.18, 2.17, 2.16, 2.15, 2.14, 2.13, 2.12, 2.11 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Ansible-core 2.18?
Ansible-core 2.18 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Ansible-core?
The latest version of Ansible-core is 2.21.4, released in the 2.21 release cycle.
How many versions of Ansible-core are currently supported?
Ansible-core currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 2.21, 2.20, 2.19.
When does Ansible-core 2.21 reach end of life?
Ansible-core 2.21 is scheduled to reach end of life on Nov 30, 2027.
What should I do when Ansible-core reaches end of life?
When a Ansible-core version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.