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nginxEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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Server SoftwareLatest Version: 1.31.6Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026

NGINX is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer powering a large portion of the internet.

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Support summary

nginx 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

23

Latest Version

1.31.6

Active Support

2

EOL

21

Lifecycle Timeline

May 24, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
1.31Active · Date not announced
1.30Active · Date not announced
1.29EOL · May 13, 2026
1.28EOL · Apr 14, 2026
1.27EOL · Jun 24, 2025
1.26EOL · Apr 23, 2025
1.25EOL · May 29, 2024
1.24EOL · Apr 23, 2024
1.23EOL · May 23, 2023
1.22EOL · Apr 11, 2023
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
1.31May 13, 2026MaintainedDate not announced1.31.6No
Active
1.30Apr 14, 2026MaintainedDate not announced1.30.5No
Active
1.29Jun 24, 2025EndedMay 13, 20261.29.8No
EOL
1.28Apr 23, 2025EndedApr 14, 20261.28.3No
EOL
1.27May 28, 2024EndedJun 24, 20251.27.5No
EOL
1.26Apr 23, 2024EndedApr 23, 20251.26.3No
EOL
1.25May 23, 2023EndedMay 29, 20241.25.5No
EOL
1.24Apr 11, 2023EndedApr 23, 20241.24.0No
EOL
1.23Jun 21, 2022EndedMay 23, 20231.23.4No
EOL
1.22May 24, 2022EndedApr 11, 20231.22.1No
EOL
1.21May 25, 2021EndedJun 21, 20221.21.6No
EOL
1.20Apr 20, 2021EndedMay 24, 20221.20.2No
EOL
1.19May 26, 2020EndedMay 25, 20211.19.10No
EOL
1.18Apr 21, 2020EndedApr 20, 20211.18.0No
EOL
1.16Apr 23, 2019EndedApr 20, 20201.16.1No
EOL
1.14Apr 17, 2018EndedApr 23, 20191.14.2No
EOL
1.12Apr 12, 2017EndedApr 17, 20181.12.2No
EOL
1.10Apr 26, 2016EndedApr 12, 20171.10.3No
EOL
1.8Apr 21, 2015EndedApr 26, 20161.8.1No
EOL
1.6Apr 24, 2014EndedApr 21, 20151.6.3No
EOL
1.4Apr 24, 2013EndedApr 24, 20141.4.7No
EOL
1.2Apr 23, 2012EndedApr 24, 20131.2.9No
EOL
1.0Apr 12, 2011EndedApr 23, 20121.0.15No
EOL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of nginx have reached end of life?
The following nginx versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.29, 1.28, 1.27, 1.26, 1.25, 1.24, 1.23, 1.22 (and 13 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using nginx 1.29?
nginx 1.29 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 nginx?
The latest version of nginx is 1.31.6, released in the 1.31 release cycle.
How many versions of nginx are currently supported?
nginx currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 1.31, 1.30.
When does nginx 1.31 reach end of life?
nginx 1.31 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when nginx reaches end of life?
When a nginx 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.