Bazel End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
3 Bazel versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Bazel 6 (LTS) (EOL date: Dec 31, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Bazel 9.1.0 LTS is the current supported release, with support through Dec 31, 2028 — 3 versions in active support. Also see pnpm lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Bazel Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (3)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 (LTS) | (4 months ago) | (in 2 years and 7 months) | Active | 9.1.0 (1 month and 4 days ago) | LTS |
| 8 (LTS) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | (in 1 year and 7 months) | (4 months ago) | 8.7.0 (2 weeks and 4 days ago) | LTS |
| 7 (LTS) | (2 years and 5 months ago) | (in 7 months) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | 7.7.1 (6 months ago) | LTS |
Bazel End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (3)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (LTS) | (3 years and 5 months ago) | (4 months ago) | (2 years and 5 months ago) | 6.6.0 (4 months ago) | LTS |
| 5 (LTS) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 3 months ago) | (3 years and 5 months ago) | 5.4.1 (3 years and 1 month ago) | LTS |
| 4 (LTS) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | 4.2.4 (3 years and 1 month ago) | LTS |
Bazel End of Life & Support Summary
Which Bazel Versions Are Currently Supported?
Bazel currently has 3 supported releases. Bazel 9.1.0 LTS is the latest, with active support through Dec 31, 2028. Bazel 8 (LTS) is also supported until Dec 31, 2027. Also see Yarn end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Bazel End of Life (EOL) Version History
3 Bazel releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Bazel 6 (LTS) reached EOL on Dec 31, 2025. Bazel 9.1.0 LTS is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.