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ErlangEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Programming LanguagesLatest Version: 29.1.1Latest Release: Sep 21, 2026
Erlang is a programming language and runtime system for building massively scalable, highly available systems.
Support summary
Erlang has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
May 20, 2027
Erlang 27 · 235 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
13
Latest Version
29.1.1
Active Support
1
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 21, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
29Active · May 11, 2029
28Security · May 20, 2028
27Security · May 20, 2027
26EOL · May 26, 2026
25EOL · May 17, 2025
24EOL · May 10, 2024
23EOL · Mar 14, 2024
22EOL · Mar 18, 2024
21EOL · Jun 19, 2021
20EOL · Jun 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | May 11, 2026 | Maintained | May 11, 2029 | 29.1.1 | No | Active |
| 28 | May 20, 2025 | May 11, 2026 | May 20, 2028 | 28.5.0.7 | No | Security |
| 27 | May 17, 2024 | May 20, 2025 | May 20, 2027 | 27.3.4.18 | No | Security |
| 26 | May 15, 2023 | May 17, 2024 | May 26, 2026 | 26.2.5.21 | No | EOL |
| 25 | May 17, 2022 | May 15, 2023 | May 17, 2025 | 25.3.2.21 | No | EOL |
| 24 | May 10, 2021 | May 17, 2022 | May 10, 2024 | 24.3.4.17 | No | EOL |
| 23 | May 11, 2020 | May 10, 2021 | Mar 14, 2024 | 23.3.4.20 | No | EOL |
| 22 | May 10, 2019 | May 11, 2020 | Mar 18, 2024 | 22.3.4.27 | No | EOL |
| 21 | Jun 19, 2018 | May 10, 2019 | Jun 19, 2021 | 21.3.8.24 | No | EOL |
| 20 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 21, 2020 | 20.3.8.26 | No | EOL |
| 19 | Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 21, 2019 | 19.3.6.13 | No | EOL |
| 18 | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 21, 2016 | Nov 9, 2018 | 18.3.4.11 | No | EOL |
| 17 | Apr 7, 2014 | Jun 23, 2015 | Oct 11, 2018 | 17.5.6.10 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Erlang have reached end of life?
The following Erlang versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Erlang 26?
Erlang 26 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 Erlang?
The latest version of Erlang is 29.1.1, released in the 29 release cycle.
How many versions of Erlang are currently supported?
Erlang currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 29, 28, 27.
When does Erlang 29 reach end of life?
Erlang 29 is scheduled to reach end of life on May 11, 2029.
What should I do when Erlang reaches end of life?
When a Erlang 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.