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VMware PhotonEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 5.0Latest Release: N/A
VMware Photon OS is a minimal Linux container host optimized for VMware platforms and cloud-native applications.
Support summary
VMware Photon 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
Oct 11, 2027
VMware Photon 4.0 · 379 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
5
Latest Version
5.0
Active Support
2
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 11, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
5.0Active · Date not announced
4.0Active · Oct 11, 2027
3.0EOL · Oct 2, 2025
2.0EOL · Dec 1, 2022
1.0EOL · Feb 28, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | May 2, 2023 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.0 | No | Active |
| 4.0 | Feb 25, 2021 | Maintained | Oct 11, 2027 | 4.0 | No | Active |
| 3.0 | Feb 8, 2019 | Ended | Oct 2, 2025 | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Nov 1, 2017 | Ended | Dec 1, 2022 | 2.0 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Jun 11, 2016 | Ended | Feb 28, 2022 | 1.0 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of VMware Photon have reached end of life?
The following VMware Photon versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 3.0, 2.0, 1.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using VMware Photon 3.0?
VMware Photon 3.0 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 VMware Photon?
The latest version of VMware Photon is 5.0, released in the 5.0 release cycle.
How many versions of VMware Photon are currently supported?
VMware Photon currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 5.0, 4.0.
When does VMware Photon 5.0 reach end of life?
VMware Photon 5.0 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when VMware Photon reaches end of life?
When a VMware Photon 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.