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NetBSDEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 11.0Latest Release: Jul 30, 2026
NetBSD is a free, open-source Unix-like OS known for its portability across many hardware platforms.
Support summary
NetBSD has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
11
Latest Version
11.0
Active Support
1
EOL
9
Lifecycle Timeline
Dec 9, 2004As of Sep 27, 2026
11Active · Date not announced
10Security · Date not announced
9EOL · Aug 31, 2026
8EOL · May 4, 2024
7EOL · Jun 30, 2020
6EOL · Aug 23, 2018
5EOL · Nov 11, 2015
4EOL · Ended; date not announced
3EOL · May 30, 2009
2EOL · Aug 21, 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jul 30, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 11.0 | No | Active |
| 10 | Mar 28, 2024 | Jul 30, 2026 | Date not announced | 10.1 | No | Security |
| 9 | Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 28, 2024 | Aug 31, 2026 | 9.5 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Jul 17, 2018 | Feb 14, 2020 | May 4, 2024 | 8.3 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Sep 25, 2015 | Jul 17, 2018 | Jun 30, 2020 | 7.2 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Oct 17, 2012 | Sep 25, 2015 | Aug 23, 2018 | 6.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Apr 29, 2009 | Oct 17, 2012 | Nov 11, 2015 | 5.2.3 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Dec 19, 2007 | Apr 29, 2009 | Ended; date not announced | 4.0.1 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Dec 23, 2005 | Dec 19, 2007 | May 30, 2009 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 23, 2005 | Aug 21, 2008 | 2.1 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Oct 26, 1994 | Dec 9, 2004 | May 17, 2006 | 1.6.2 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/netbsd/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/netbsd.svg" alt="NetBSD end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of NetBSD have reached end of life?
The following NetBSD versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 (and 1 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using NetBSD 9?
NetBSD 9 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 NetBSD?
The latest version of NetBSD is 11.0, released in the 11 release cycle.
How many versions of NetBSD are currently supported?
NetBSD currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 11, 10.
When does NetBSD 11 reach end of life?
NetBSD 11 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when NetBSD reaches end of life?
When a NetBSD 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.