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PodmanEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 6.1.2Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026
Podman is a daemonless container engine for developing, managing, and running OCI containers.
Support summary
Podman 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
1
0 lts
Versions
26
Latest Version
6.1.2
Active Support
1
EOL
25
Lifecycle Timeline
May 29, 2024As of Sep 27, 2026
6.1Active · Date not announced
6.0EOL · Aug 12, 2026
5.8EOL · Sep 26, 2026
5.7EOL · Feb 12, 2026
5.6EOL · Nov 11, 2025
5.5EOL · Aug 15, 2025
5.4EOL · May 13, 2025
5.3EOL · Feb 11, 2025
5.2EOL · Nov 12, 2024
5.1EOL · Aug 1, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Aug 12, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 6.1.2 | No | Active |
| 6.0 | Jun 24, 2026 | Ended | Aug 12, 2026 | 6.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.8 | Feb 12, 2026 | Ended | Sep 26, 2026 | 5.8.7 | No | EOL |
| 5.7 | Nov 11, 2025 | Ended | Feb 12, 2026 | 5.7.1 | No | EOL |
| 5.6 | Aug 15, 2025 | Ended | Nov 11, 2025 | 5.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.5 | May 13, 2025 | Ended | Aug 15, 2025 | 5.5.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Feb 11, 2025 | Ended | May 13, 2025 | 5.4.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Nov 12, 2024 | Ended | Feb 11, 2025 | 5.3.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Aug 1, 2024 | Ended | Nov 12, 2024 | 5.2.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 29, 2024 | Ended | Aug 1, 2024 | 5.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Mar 19, 2024 | Ended | May 29, 2024 | 5.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.9 | Jan 22, 2024 | Ended | May 30, 2024 | 4.9.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.8 | Nov 27, 2023 | Ended | Jan 3, 2024 | 4.8.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.7 | Sep 27, 2023 | Ended | Oct 31, 2023 | 4.7.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.6 | Jul 20, 2023 | Ended | Aug 28, 2023 | 4.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Apr 14, 2023 | Ended | May 26, 2023 | 4.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Feb 1, 2023 | Ended | Mar 27, 2023 | 4.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Oct 18, 2022 | Ended | Nov 10, 2022 | 4.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Aug 10, 2022 | Ended | Sep 6, 2022 | 4.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | May 5, 2022 | Ended | Jun 14, 2022 | 4.1.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Feb 17, 2022 | Ended | Apr 1, 2022 | 4.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Sep 30, 2021 | Ended | Apr 20, 2022 | 3.4.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Aug 20, 2021 | Ended | Aug 30, 2021 | 3.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 3, 2021 | Ended | Jul 16, 2021 | 3.2.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Mar 29, 2021 | Ended | Apr 21, 2021 | 3.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Feb 11, 2021 | Ended | May 16, 2022 | 3.0.2 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/podman/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/podman.svg" alt="Podman end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Podman have reached end of life?
The following Podman versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 6.0, 5.8, 5.7, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2 (and 17 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Podman 6.0?
Podman 6.0 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 Podman?
The latest version of Podman is 6.1.2, released in the 6.1 release cycle.
How many versions of Podman are currently supported?
Podman currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 6.1.
When does Podman 6.1 reach end of life?
Podman 6.1 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Podman reaches end of life?
When a Podman 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.