LinkerdEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

Active

MiddlewareLatest Version: edge-26.8.2Latest Release: Aug 14, 2026

Linkerd is an ultralight, security-first service mesh for Kubernetes. Since February 2024 (Linkerd 2.15), the open-source project publishes only weekly edge releases; production-ready stable releases moved to the commercial Buoyant Enterprise for Linkerd (BEL).

Support summary

Linkerd 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

0 lts

Versions

Latest Version

edge-26.8.2

Active Support

EOL

Lifecycle Timeline

Aug 23, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026

edge-26Active · Date not announced

edge-25EOL · Ended; date not announced

edge-24EOL · Ended; date not announced

stable-2.15EOL · Ended; date not announced

stable-2.14EOL · Ended; date not announced

stable-2.13EOL · Ended; date not announced

stable-2.12EOL · 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
edge-26	Jan 9, 2026	Maintained	Date not announced	edge-26.8.2	No	Active
edge-25	Jan 16, 2025	Ended	Ended; date not announced	edge-25.12.3	No	EOL
edge-24	Jan 12, 2024	Ended	Ended; date not announced	edge-24.12.x	No	EOL
stable-2.15	Feb 21, 2024	Ended	Ended; date not announced	2.15 (enterprise-only)	No	EOL
stable-2.14	Aug 22, 2023	Ended	Ended; date not announced	stable-2.14.10	No	EOL
stable-2.13	Apr 11, 2023	Ended	Ended; date not announced	stable-2.13.7	No	EOL
stable-2.12	Aug 23, 2022	Ended	Ended; date not announced	stable-2.12.5	No	EOL

Data sources

Sources

Official project releases

Last verified

Aug 21, 2026

Community-maintained lifecycle data. Verify against official release notes before production migration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Linkerd have reached end of life?

The following Linkerd versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: edge-25, edge-24, stable-2.15, stable-2.14, stable-2.13, stable-2.12. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.

Is it safe to continue using Linkerd edge-25?

Linkerd edge-25 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 Linkerd?

The latest version of Linkerd is edge-26.8.2, released in the edge-26 release cycle.

How many versions of Linkerd are currently supported?

Linkerd currently has 1 actively supported version(s): edge-26.

When does Linkerd edge-26 reach end of life?

Linkerd edge-26 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.

What should I do when Linkerd reaches end of life?

When a Linkerd 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.