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TailsEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Operating SystemsLatest Version: 7.13Latest Release: Sep 16, 2026
Tails is a portable Linux distribution focused on privacy and anonymity, routing traffic through Tor.
Support summary
Tails 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
1
0 lts
Versions
7
Latest Version
7.13
Active Support
1
EOL
6
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 29, 2014As of Sep 27, 2026
7Active · Date not announced
6EOL · Sep 18, 2025
5EOL · Feb 27, 2024
4EOL · May 2, 2022
3EOL · Oct 21, 2019
2EOL · Jul 10, 2017
1EOL · Jan 25, 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sep 18, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.13 | No | Active |
| 6 | Feb 27, 2024 | Ended | Sep 18, 2025 | 6.19 | No | EOL |
| 5 | May 3, 2022 | Ended | Feb 27, 2024 | 5.22 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Oct 22, 2019 | Ended | May 2, 2022 | 4.29 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Jun 13, 2017 | Ended | Oct 21, 2019 | 3.16 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Jan 27, 2016 | Ended | Jul 10, 2017 | 2.12 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Apr 29, 2014 | Ended | Jan 25, 2016 | 1.8.2 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/tails/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/tails.svg" alt="Tails end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Tails have reached end of life?
The following Tails versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Tails 6?
Tails 6 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 Tails?
The latest version of Tails is 7.13, released in the 7 release cycle.
How many versions of Tails are currently supported?
Tails currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 7.
When does Tails 7 reach end of life?
Tails 7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Tails reaches end of life?
When a Tails 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.