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Podman
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DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 5.8.6Latest Release: Aug 13, 2026
Podman is a daemonless container engine for developing, managing, and running OCI containers.
Support summary
Podman 5.8 reaches EOL in 36 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 26, 2026
Podman 5.8 · 36 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
26
Latest Version
5.8.6
Active Support
2
EOL
24
Lifecycle Timeline
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Aug 12, 2026 | Yes | No | 6.1.0 | No | Active |
| 6.0 | Jun 24, 2026 | No | Aug 12, 2026 | 6.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.8 | Feb 12, 2026 | Yes | Sep 26, 2026 | 5.8.6 | No | Active |
| 5.7 | Nov 11, 2025 | No | Feb 12, 2026 | 5.7.1 | No | EOL |
| 5.6 | Aug 15, 2025 | No | Nov 11, 2025 | 5.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.5 | May 13, 2025 | No | Aug 15, 2025 | 5.5.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Feb 11, 2025 | No | May 13, 2025 | 5.4.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Nov 12, 2024 | No | Feb 11, 2025 | 5.3.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Aug 1, 2024 | No | Nov 12, 2024 | 5.2.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 29, 2024 | No | Aug 1, 2024 | 5.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Mar 19, 2024 | No | May 29, 2024 | 5.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.9 | Jan 22, 2024 | No | May 30, 2024 | 4.9.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.8 | Nov 27, 2023 | No | Jan 3, 2024 | 4.8.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.7 | Sep 27, 2023 | No | Oct 31, 2023 | 4.7.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.6 | Jul 20, 2023 | No | Aug 28, 2023 | 4.6.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Apr 14, 2023 | No | May 26, 2023 | 4.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Feb 1, 2023 | No | Mar 27, 2023 | 4.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Oct 18, 2022 | No | Nov 10, 2022 | 4.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Aug 10, 2022 | No | Sep 6, 2022 | 4.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | May 5, 2022 | No | Jun 14, 2022 | 4.1.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Feb 17, 2022 | No | Apr 1, 2022 | 4.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Sep 30, 2021 | No | Apr 20, 2022 | 3.4.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Aug 20, 2021 | No | Aug 30, 2021 | 3.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 3, 2021 | No | Jul 16, 2021 | 3.2.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Mar 29, 2021 | No | Apr 21, 2021 | 3.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Feb 11, 2021 | No | May 16, 2022 | 3.0.2 | No | EOL |
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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, 5.7, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1 (and 16 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 5.8.6, released in the 5.8 release cycle.
How many versions of Podman are currently supported?
Podman currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 6.1, 5.8.
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.