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authentikEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Security & NetworkingLatest Version: 2026.8.3Latest Release: Sep 17, 2026
authentik is an open-source identity provider for authentication, authorization, and user management.
Support summary
authentik 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
2
0 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
2026.8.3
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Oct 26, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
2026.8Active · Date not announced
2026.5Active · Date not announced
2026.2EOL · Aug 18, 2026
2025.12EOL · May 22, 2026
2025.10EOL · Feb 24, 2026
2025.8EOL · Jan 13, 2026
2025.6EOL · Oct 27, 2025
2025.4EOL · Aug 20, 2025
2024.12EOL · Apr 30, 2025
2023.10EOL · Apr 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.8 | Aug 18, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 2026.8.3 | No | Active |
| 2026.5 | May 22, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 2026.5.7 | No | Active |
| 2026.2 | Feb 24, 2026 | Ended | Aug 18, 2026 | 2026.2.7 | No | EOL |
| 2025.12 | Jan 13, 2026 | Ended | May 22, 2026 | 2025.12.6 | No | EOL |
| 2025.10 | Oct 27, 2025 | Ended | Feb 24, 2026 | 2025.10.4 | No | EOL |
| 2025.8 | Aug 20, 2025 | Ended | Jan 13, 2026 | 2025.8.6 | No | EOL |
| 2025.6 | Jun 3, 2025 | Ended | Oct 27, 2025 | 2025.6.4 | No | EOL |
| 2025.4 | Apr 29, 2025 | Ended | Aug 20, 2025 | 2025.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 2024.12 | Dec 19, 2024 | Ended | Apr 30, 2025 | 2024.12.5 | No | EOL |
| 2023.10 | Oct 26, 2023 | Ended | Apr 24, 2024 | 2023.10.7 | No | EOL |
| 2022.12 | Dec 28, 2022 | Ended | Feb 14, 2023 | 2022.12.3 | No | EOL |
| 2021.12 | Dec 16, 2021 | Ended | Feb 16, 2022 | 2021.12.5 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of authentik have reached end of life?
The following authentik versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2026.2, 2025.12, 2025.10, 2025.8, 2025.6, 2025.4, 2024.12, 2023.10 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using authentik 2026.2?
authentik 2026.2 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 authentik?
The latest version of authentik is 2026.8.3, released in the 2026.8 release cycle.
How many versions of authentik are currently supported?
authentik currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 2026.8, 2026.5.
When does authentik 2026.8 reach end of life?
authentik 2026.8 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when authentik reaches end of life?
When a authentik 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.