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Kong GatewayEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Server SoftwareLatest Version: 3.9.3Latest Release: Jun 17, 2026
Kong Gateway is a cloud-native, platform-agnostic API gateway for managing and securing APIs.
Support summary
Kong Gateway 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
2 lts
Versions
11
Latest Version
3.9.3
Active Support
2
EOL
9
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 12, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
3.9Active · Date not announced
3.8EOL · Dec 12, 2024
3.7EOL · Sep 9, 2024
3.6EOL · May 28, 2024
3.5EOL · Feb 15, 2024
3.4Active · Date not announced
3.3EOL · Aug 9, 2023
3.2EOL · May 18, 2023
3.1EOL · Feb 21, 2023
3.0EOL · Dec 9, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Dec 12, 2024 | Maintained | Date not announced | 3.9.3 | No | Active |
| 3.8 | Sep 9, 2024 | Ended | Dec 12, 2024 | 3.8.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | May 28, 2024 | Ended | Sep 9, 2024 | 3.7.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Feb 9, 2024 | Ended | May 28, 2024 | 3.6.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Nov 8, 2023 | Ended | Feb 15, 2024 | 3.5.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Aug 9, 2023 | Maintained | Date not announced | 3.4.2 | Yes | Active |
| 3.3 | May 18, 2023 | Ended | Aug 9, 2023 | 3.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Feb 20, 2023 | Ended | May 18, 2023 | 3.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Dec 6, 2022 | Ended | Feb 21, 2023 | 3.1.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Sep 12, 2022 | Ended | Dec 9, 2022 | 3.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.8 | Mar 1, 2022 | Ended | Jun 24, 2024 | 2.8.5 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of Kong Gateway have reached end of life?
The following Kong Gateway versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 3.8, 3.7, 3.6, 3.5, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 (and 1 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Kong Gateway 3.8?
Kong Gateway 3.8 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 Kong Gateway?
The latest version of Kong Gateway is 3.9.3, released in the 3.9 release cycle.
How many versions of Kong Gateway are currently supported?
Kong Gateway currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 3.9, 3.4.
When does Kong Gateway 3.9 reach end of life?
Kong Gateway 3.9 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Kong Gateway reaches end of life?
When a Kong Gateway 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.