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DevuanEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Operating SystemsLatest Version: 6.1.1Latest Release: Apr 25, 2026
Devuan is a fork of Debian that uses alternative init systems instead of systemd.
Support summary
Devuan 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
Jun 10, 2028
Devuan 5 · 622 days left
Supported cycles
2
6 lts
Versions
6
Latest Version
6.1.1
Active Support
2
EOL
4
Lifecycle Timeline
May 25, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
6Active · Jun 30, 2030
5Active · Jun 10, 2028
4EOL · Aug 15, 2026
3EOL · Jun 1, 2024
2EOL · Jun 30, 2022
1EOL · Jun 30, 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6Excalibur | Nov 2, 2025 | Maintained | Jun 30, 2030 | 6.1.1 | 2028-08-09 | Active |
| 5Daedalus | Aug 14, 2023 | Maintained | Jun 10, 2028 | 5.0.0 | 2026-06-10 | Active |
| 4Chimaera | Oct 14, 2021 | Ended | Aug 15, 2026 | 4.0.0 | 2024-07-01 | EOL |
| 3Beowulf | Jun 1, 2020 | Ended | Jun 1, 2024 | 3.1.0 | 2022-07-01 | EOL |
| 2ASCII | Jun 8, 2018 | Ended | Jun 30, 2022 | 2.1 | 2020-06-06 | EOL |
| 1Jessie | May 25, 2017 | Ended | Jun 30, 2020 | 1.0.0 | 2018-06-17 | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/devuan/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/devuan.svg" alt="Devuan end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Devuan have reached end of life?
The following Devuan versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 4, 3, 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Devuan 4?
Devuan 4 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 Devuan?
The latest version of Devuan is 6.1.1, released in the 6 release cycle.
How many versions of Devuan are currently supported?
Devuan currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 6, 5.
When does Devuan 6 reach end of life?
Devuan 6 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 30, 2030.
What should I do when Devuan reaches end of life?
When a Devuan 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.