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GStreamerEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Libraries & SDKsLatest Version: 1.28.7Latest Release: Sep 7, 2026
GStreamer is a pipeline-based multimedia framework for building media-handling applications.
Support summary
GStreamer 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
0 lts
Versions
15
Latest Version
1.28.7
Active Support
2
EOL
13
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 1, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
1.28Active · Date not announced
1.26Active · Date not announced
1.24EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.22EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.20EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.18EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.16EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.14EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.12EOL · Ended; date not announced
1.10EOL · Ended; date not announced
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Jan 27, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.28.7 | No | Active |
| 1.26 | Mar 11, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.26.11 | No | Active |
| 1.24 | Mar 4, 2024 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.24.13 | No | EOL |
| 1.22 | Jan 23, 2023 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.22.12 | No | EOL |
| 1.20 | Feb 3, 2022 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.20.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.18 | Sep 8, 2020 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.18.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.16 | Apr 19, 2019 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.16.3 | No | EOL |
| 1.14 | Mar 19, 2018 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.14.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.12 | May 4, 2017 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.12.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.10 | Nov 1, 2016 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.10.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.8 | Mar 24, 2016 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.8.3 | No | EOL |
| 1.6 | Sep 25, 2015 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.6.4 | No | EOL |
| 1.4 | Jul 19, 2014 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.4.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.2 | Sep 24, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.2.4 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Sep 24, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.0.10 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of GStreamer have reached end of life?
The following GStreamer versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.24, 1.22, 1.20, 1.18, 1.16, 1.14, 1.12, 1.10 (and 5 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using GStreamer 1.24?
GStreamer 1.24 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 GStreamer?
The latest version of GStreamer is 1.28.7, released in the 1.28 release cycle.
How many versions of GStreamer are currently supported?
GStreamer currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 1.28, 1.26.
When does GStreamer 1.28 reach end of life?
GStreamer 1.28 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when GStreamer reaches end of life?
When a GStreamer 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.