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containerdEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Server SoftwareLatest Version: 2.4.1Latest Release: Sep 24, 2026
containerd is an industry-standard container runtime focused on simplicity, robustness, and portability.
Support summary
containerd 2.2 reaches EOL in 40 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Nov 6, 2026
containerd 2.2 · 40 days left
Supported cycles
4
4 lts
Versions
13
Latest Version
2.4.1
Active Support
3
EOL
9
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 26, 2019As of Sep 27, 2026
2.4Active · May 16, 2027
2.3Active · Apr 30, 2028
2.2Active · Nov 6, 2026
2.1EOL · Jul 3, 2026
2.0Security · Mar 1, 2027
1.7EOL · Sep 1, 2026
1.6EOL · Aug 23, 2025
1.5EOL · Feb 28, 2023
1.4EOL · Mar 3, 2022
1.3EOL · Mar 4, 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | Sep 16, 2026 | May 15, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | 2.4.1 | No | Active |
| 2.3 | Apr 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2028 | Apr 30, 2028 | 2.3.6 | Yes | Active |
| 2.2 | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | 2.2.9 | No | Active |
| 2.1 | May 7, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 | 2.1.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Nov 7, 2025 | Mar 1, 2027 | 2.0.13 | Yes | Security |
| 1.7 | Mar 10, 2023 | May 5, 2025 | Sep 1, 2026 | 1.7.36 | Yes | EOL |
| 1.6 | Feb 15, 2022 | Sep 10, 2023 | Aug 23, 2025 | 1.6.39 | Yes | EOL |
| 1.5 | May 3, 2021 | Aug 15, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | 1.5.18 | No | EOL |
| 1.4 | Aug 17, 2020 | Nov 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2022 | 1.4.13 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | Sep 26, 2019 | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 | 1.3.10 | No | EOL |
| 1.2 | Oct 24, 2018 | Mar 26, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 | 1.2.14 | No | EOL |
| 1.1 | Apr 23, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Oct 23, 2019 | 1.1.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 | 1.0.3 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of containerd have reached end of life?
The following containerd versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2.1, 1.7, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1 (and 1 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using containerd 2.1?
containerd 2.1 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 containerd?
The latest version of containerd is 2.4.1, released in the 2.4 release cycle.
How many versions of containerd are currently supported?
containerd currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.0.
When does containerd 2.4 reach end of life?
containerd 2.4 is scheduled to reach end of life on May 16, 2027.
What should I do when containerd reaches end of life?
When a containerd 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.