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RedpandaEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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MiddlewareLatest Version: 26.2.1Latest Release: Jul 28, 2026

Redpanda is a Kafka-compatible streaming data platform written in C++ with no ZooKeeper or JVM dependency.

Support summary

Redpanda 25.3 reaches EOL in 53 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Nov 19, 2026

Redpanda 25.3 · 53 days left

Supported cycles

3

0 lts

Versions

8

Latest Version

26.2.1

Active Support

3

EOL

5

Lifecycle Timeline

May 1, 2024As of Sep 27, 2026
26.2Active · Date not announced
26.1Active · Mar 31, 2027
25.3Active · Nov 19, 2026
25.2EOL · Jul 31, 2026
25.1EOL · Ended; date not announced
24.3EOL · Ended; date not announced
24.2EOL · Jul 31, 2025
24.1EOL · 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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
26.2Jul 28, 2026MaintainedDate not announced26.2.1No
Active
26.1Mar 31, 2026MaintainedMar 31, 202726.1.9No
Active
25.3Nov 19, 2025MaintainedNov 19, 202625.3.15No
Active
25.2Jul 31, 2025EndedJul 31, 202625.2.14No
EOL
25.1Apr 7, 2025EndedEnded; date not announced25.1.12No
EOL
24.3Dec 3, 2024EndedEnded; date not announced24.3.18No
EOL
24.2Jul 31, 2024EndedJul 31, 202524.2.27No
EOL
24.1May 1, 2024EndedEnded; date not announced24.1.21No
EOL

Data sources

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 Redpanda have reached end of life?
The following Redpanda versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 25.2, 25.1, 24.3, 24.2, 24.1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Redpanda 25.2?
Redpanda 25.2 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 Redpanda?
The latest version of Redpanda is 26.2.1, released in the 26.2 release cycle.
How many versions of Redpanda are currently supported?
Redpanda currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 26.2, 26.1, 25.3.
When does Redpanda 26.2 reach end of life?
Redpanda 26.2 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Redpanda reaches end of life?
When a Redpanda 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.