Alpine Linux End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
28 Alpine Linux versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Alpine Linux 3.20 (EOL date: Apr 01, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Alpine Linux 3.21 reaches its End of Support date on Nov 01, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Alpine Linux 3.24.2 is the current supported release, with support through Jun 01, 2028 — 3 versions in active support. Also see Red Hat Enterprise Linux end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Alpine Linux Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (3)
Alpine Linux Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (1)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.21 | (1 year and 10 months ago) | (in 3 weeks and 3 days) | 3.21.8 (3 weeks ago) |
Alpine Linux End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (28)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.20 | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (6 months ago) | 3.20.10 (5 months ago) |
| 3.19 | (2 years and 10 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 3.19.9 (1 year ago) |
| 3.18 | (3 years and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | 3.18.12 (1 year and 7 months ago) |
| 3.17 | (3 years and 10 months ago) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | 3.17.10 (2 years and 1 month ago) |
| 3.16 | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 3.16.9 (2 years and 8 months ago) |
| 3.15 | (4 years and 10 months ago) | (2 years and 11 months ago) | 3.15.11 (2 years and 10 months ago) |
| 3.14 | (5 years and 3 months ago) | (3 years and 5 months ago) | 3.14.10 (3 years and 6 months ago) |
| 3.13 | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | 3.13.12 (4 years and 1 month ago) |
| 3.12 | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | 3.12.12 (4 years and 6 months ago) |
| 3.11 | (6 years and 9 months ago) | (4 years and 11 months ago) | 3.11.13 (4 years and 10 months ago) |
| 3.10 | (7 years and 3 months ago) | (5 years and 5 months ago) | 3.10.9 (5 years and 5 months ago) |
| 3.9 | (7 years and 8 months ago) | (5 years and 11 months ago) | 3.9.6 (6 years and 5 months ago) |
| 3.8 | (8 years and 3 months ago) | (6 years and 5 months ago) | 3.8.5 (6 years and 8 months ago) |
| 3.7 | (8 years and 10 months ago) | (6 years and 11 months ago) | 3.7.3 (7 years and 7 months ago) |
| 3.6 | (9 years and 4 months ago) | (7 years and 5 months ago) | 3.6.5 (7 years and 7 months ago) |
| 3.5 | (9 years and 9 months ago) | (7 years and 11 months ago) | 3.5.3 (8 years ago) |
| 3.4 | (10 years and 4 months ago) | (8 years and 5 months ago) | 3.4.6 (9 years and 11 months ago) |
| 3.3 | (10 years and 9 months ago) | (8 years and 11 months ago) | 3.3.3 (10 years and 6 months ago) |
| 3.2 | (11 years and 4 months ago) | (9 years and 5 months ago) | 3.2.3 (11 years and 1 month ago) |
| 3.1 | (11 years and 9 months ago) | (9 years and 11 months ago) | 3.1.4 (11 years and 4 months ago) |
| 3.0 | (12 years and 4 months ago) | (10 years and 5 months ago) | 3.0.6 (11 years and 11 months ago) |
| 2.7 | (15 years and 9 months ago) | (10 years and 11 months ago) | 2.7.9 (12 years and 3 months ago) |
| 2.6 | (15 years and 9 months ago) | (11 years and 5 months ago) | 2.6.8 (9 years and 11 months ago) |
| 2.5 | (16 years and 1 month ago) | (11 years and 11 months ago) | 2.5.4 (13 years and 7 months ago) |
| 2.4 | (16 years and 3 months ago) | (12 years and 5 months ago) | 2.4.11 (13 years and 4 months ago) |
| 2.3 | (16 years and 4 months ago) | (12 years and 11 months ago) | 2.3.6 (14 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2.2 | (16 years and 5 months ago) | (13 years and 5 months ago) | 2.2.5 (14 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2.1 | (16 years and 9 months ago) | (13 years and 11 months ago) | 2.1.6 (15 years and 6 months ago) |
Alpine Linux End of Life & Support Summary
Which Alpine Linux Versions Are Currently Supported?
Alpine Linux currently has 3 supported releases. Alpine Linux 3.24.2 is the latest, with active support through Jun 01, 2028. Alpine Linux 3.23 is also supported until Nov 01, 2027. Note that Alpine Linux 3.21 support ends on Nov 01, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see AlmaLinux OS EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
Alpine Linux Versions Nearing End of Life
1 Alpine Linux release is reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Alpine Linux 3.21 support ends on Nov 01, 2026. Upgrade to Alpine Linux 3.24.2 to stay on a supported release. Also see MX Linux end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Alpine Linux End of Life (EOL) Version History
28 Alpine Linux releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Alpine Linux 3.20 reached EOL on Apr 01, 2026. Alpine Linux 3.24.2 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.