Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
6 Microsoft .NET Framework versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (EOL date: Apr 26, 2022) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 is the current supported release — 7 versions in active support. Also see Microsoft Windows Server end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Microsoft .NET Framework Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (7)
| Release | Released | Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8.1 | (3 years and 9 months ago) | Active |
| 4.8 | (7 years and 1 month ago) | Active |
| 4.7.2 | (8 years ago) | Active |
| 4.7.1 | (8 years and 7 months ago) | Active |
| 4.7 | (9 years and 1 month ago) | Active |
| 4.6.2 | (9 years and 9 months ago) | (in 7 months) |
| 3.5 SP1 | (18 years and 6 months ago) | (in 2 years and 7 months) |
Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (6)
| Release | Released | Support Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6.1 | (10 years and 5 months ago) | (4 years ago) |
| 4.6 | (10 years and 10 months ago) | (4 years ago) |
| 4.5.2 | (12 years ago) | (4 years ago) |
| 4.5.1 | (12 years and 7 months ago) | (10 years and 4 months ago) |
| 4.5 | (13 years and 9 months ago) | (10 years and 4 months ago) |
| 4.0 | (16 years and 1 month ago) | (10 years and 4 months ago) |
Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life & Support Summary
Which Microsoft .NET Framework Versions Are Currently Supported?
Microsoft .NET Framework currently has 7 supported releases. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 is the latest. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8. Also see Azure DevOps Server end of life for related end-of-life information.
Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life (EOL) Version History
6 Microsoft .NET Framework releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 reached EOL on Apr 26, 2022. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions. Also see Azure Database for MySQL lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.