Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 4.8.1 (August 09, 2022)

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.

Microsoft .NET Framework end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 8 most recent Microsoft .NET Framework versions, mapping security support windows against their EOL dates — Microsoft .NET Framework end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 8 most recent Microsoft .NET Framework releases of 13 total. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Microsoft .NET Framework EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Microsoft .NET Framework Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (7)

Release	Released	Support Status
4.8.1	Aug 09, 2022 (4 years ago)	Active
4.8	Apr 18, 2019 (7 years and 4 months ago)	Active
4.7.2	Apr 30, 2018 (8 years and 4 months ago)	Active
4.7.1	Oct 17, 2017 (8 years and 10 months ago)	Active
4.7	Apr 05, 2017 (9 years and 4 months ago)	Active
4.6.2	Aug 02, 2016 (10 years ago)	Jan 12, 2027 (in 4 months)
3.5 SP1	Nov 19, 2007 (18 years and 9 months ago)	Jan 09, 2029 (in 2 years and 4 months)

Microsoft .NET Framework End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (6)

Release	Released	Support Status
4.6.1	Nov 30, 2015 (10 years and 9 months ago)	Apr 26, 2022 (4 years and 4 months ago)
4.6	Jul 20, 2015 (11 years and 1 month ago)	Apr 26, 2022 (4 years and 4 months ago)
4.5.2	May 05, 2014 (12 years and 3 months ago)	Apr 26, 2022 (4 years and 4 months ago)
4.5.1	Oct 17, 2013 (12 years and 10 months ago)	Jan 12, 2016 (10 years and 7 months ago)
4.5	Aug 15, 2012 (14 years ago)	Jan 12, 2016 (10 years and 7 months ago)

4.0	Apr 12, 2010 (16 years and 4 months ago)	Jan 12, 2016 (10 years and 7 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.