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cert-managerEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 1.20.4Latest Release: Sep 16, 2026
cert-manager is a Kubernetes add-on for automating the management and issuance of TLS certificates.
Support summary
cert-manager currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
1 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
1.20.4
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
May 19, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
1.21Active · Date not announced
1.20Active · Date not announced
1.19EOL · Jul 8, 2026
1.18EOL · Mar 10, 2026
1.17EOL · Oct 7, 2025
1.16EOL · Jun 10, 2025
1.15EOL · Feb 3, 2025
1.14EOL · Oct 3, 2024
1.13EOL · Jun 5, 2024
1.12EOL · May 19, 2025
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Jul 8, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.21.2 | No | Active |
| 1.20 | Mar 10, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.20.4 | No | Active |
| 1.19 | Oct 7, 2025 | Ended | Jul 8, 2026 | 1.19.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.18 | Jun 10, 2025 | Ended | Mar 10, 2026 | 1.18.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.17 | Feb 3, 2025 | Ended | Oct 7, 2025 | 1.17.4 | No | EOL |
| 1.16 | Oct 3, 2024 | Ended | Jun 10, 2025 | 1.16.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.15 | Jun 5, 2024 | Ended | Feb 3, 2025 | 1.15.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.14 | Jan 31, 2024 | Ended | Oct 3, 2024 | 1.14.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.13 | Sep 12, 2023 | Ended | Jun 5, 2024 | 1.13.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.12 | May 19, 2023 | Ended | May 19, 2025 | 1.12.17 | Yes | EOL |
| 1.11 | Jan 11, 2023 | Ended | Sep 12, 2023 | 1.11.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.10 | Oct 17, 2022 | Ended | May 19, 2023 | 1.10.2 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/cert-manager/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/cert-manager.svg" alt="cert-manager end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of cert-manager have reached end of life?
The following cert-manager versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using cert-manager 1.19?
cert-manager 1.19 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 cert-manager?
The latest version of cert-manager is 1.20.4, released in the 1.20 release cycle.
How many versions of cert-manager are currently supported?
cert-manager currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 1.21, 1.20.
When does cert-manager 1.21 reach end of life?
cert-manager 1.21 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when cert-manager reaches end of life?
When a cert-manager 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.