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OpenWrtEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 25.12.5Latest Release: Jun 30, 2026
OpenWrt is a Linux-based open-source firmware for embedded devices, primarily wireless routers.
Support summary
OpenWrt 24.10 reaches EOL in 3 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 30, 2026
OpenWrt 24.10 · 3 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
8
Latest Version
25.12.5
Active Support
1
EOL
6
Lifecycle Timeline
Feb 22, 2017As of Sep 27, 2026
25.12Active · Date not announced
24.10Security · Sep 30, 2026
23.05EOL · Aug 31, 2025
22.03EOL · Jul 31, 2024
21.02EOL · May 31, 2023
19.07EOL · Apr 30, 2022
18.06EOL · Dec 31, 2020
17.01EOL · Jun 30, 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.12 | Mar 6, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 25.12.5 | No | Active |
| 24.10 | Feb 6, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 24.10.8 | No | Security |
| 23.05 | Oct 13, 2023 | Feb 4, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | 23.05.6 | No | EOL |
| 22.03 | Sep 6, 2022 | Oct 11, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | 22.03.7 | No | EOL |
| 21.02 | Sep 4, 2021 | Sep 3, 2022 | May 31, 2023 | 21.02.7 | No | EOL |
| 19.07 | Jan 6, 2020 | Sep 1, 2021 | Apr 30, 2022 | 19.07.10 | No | EOL |
| 18.06 | Jul 31, 2018 | Jan 6, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | 18.06.9 | No | EOL |
| 17.01 | Feb 22, 2017 | Jul 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 | 17.01.7 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of OpenWrt have reached end of life?
The following OpenWrt versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 23.05, 22.03, 21.02, 19.07, 18.06, 17.01. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using OpenWrt 23.05?
OpenWrt 23.05 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 OpenWrt?
The latest version of OpenWrt is 25.12.5, released in the 25.12 release cycle.
How many versions of OpenWrt are currently supported?
OpenWrt currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 25.12, 24.10.
When does OpenWrt 25.12 reach end of life?
OpenWrt 25.12 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when OpenWrt reaches end of life?
When a OpenWrt 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.