Microsoft .NET End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
10 Microsoft .NET versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Microsoft .NET 7 (EOL date: May 14, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft .NET 8 (LTS) reaches its End of Support date on Nov 10, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Microsoft .NET 10.0.10 LTS is the current supported release, with support through Nov 14, 2028. Also see Microsoft Windows Server end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Microsoft .NET Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)
| Release | Released | Support Status | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 (LTS) | (8 months ago) | (in 2 years and 3 months) | 10.0.10 (3 weeks and 5 days ago) | LTS |
Microsoft .NET Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (2)
Microsoft .NET End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (10)
| Release | Released | Support Status | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (3 years and 9 months ago) | (2 years and 2 months ago) | 7.0.20 (2 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| 6 (LTS) | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | 6.0.36 (1 year and 8 months ago) | LTS |
| 5 | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (4 years and 2 months ago) | 5.0.17 (4 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| Core 3.1 (LTS) | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 3.1.32 (3 years and 7 months ago) | LTS |
| Core 3.0 | (6 years and 10 months ago) | (6 years and 5 months ago) | 3.0.3 (6 years and 5 months ago) | - |
| Core 2.2 | (7 years and 8 months ago) | (6 years and 7 months ago) | 2.2.8 (6 years and 8 months ago) | - |
| Core 2.1 (LTS) | (8 years and 2 months ago) | (4 years and 11 months ago) | 2.1.30 (4 years and 11 months ago) | LTS |
| Core 2.0 | (8 years and 11 months ago) | (7 years and 10 months ago) | 2.0.9 (8 years ago) | - |
| Core 1.1 | (9 years and 8 months ago) | (7 years and 1 month ago) | 1.1.13 (7 years and 2 months ago) | - |
| Core 1.0 | (10 years and 1 month ago) | (7 years and 1 month ago) | 1.0.16 (7 years and 2 months ago) | - |
Microsoft .NET End of Life & Support Summary
Which Microsoft .NET Versions Are Currently Supported?
Microsoft .NET currently has 1 supported release. Microsoft .NET 10.0.10 LTS is the latest, with active support through Nov 14, 2028. Note that Microsoft .NET 8 (LTS) support ends on Nov 10, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see Azure DevOps Server end of life for related end-of-life information.
Microsoft .NET Versions Nearing End of Life
2 Microsoft .NET releases are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Microsoft .NET 8 (LTS) support ends on Nov 10, 2026. Microsoft .NET 9 follows on Nov 10, 2026. Upgrade to Microsoft .NET 10.0.10 LTS to stay on a supported release. Also see Microsoft PowerShell lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.
Microsoft .NET End of Life (EOL) Version History
10 Microsoft .NET releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft .NET 7 reached EOL on May 14, 2024. Microsoft .NET 10.0.10 LTS is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.