Erlang End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 28.5

9 Erlang versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Erlang 25 (EOL date: May 17, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Erlang 26 reaches its End of Support date on May 15, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. Erlang 28.5 is the current supported release, with support through May 20, 2028 — 2 versions in active support. Check Apple iPadOS end of support for similar software lifecycle data.

Currently Supported Erlang Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (2)

Release Released Security Support Active Support Latest
28 (11 months ago) (in 2 years) Active 28.5 (2 weeks and 3 days ago)
27 (1 year and 11 months ago) (in 1 year) (11 months ago) 27.3.4.11 (2 weeks and 6 days ago)

Erlang Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (1)

Important: The following Erlang releases will reach End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Plan your migration to a supported release to ensure continued security updates and support.
Release Released Security Support Active Support Latest
26 (2 years and 11 months ago) (in 5 days) (1 year and 11 months ago) 26.2.5.20 (2 weeks and 6 days ago)

Erlang End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (9)

Release Released Security Support Active Support Latest
25 (3 years and 11 months ago) (11 months ago) (2 years and 11 months ago) 25.3.2.21 (1 year ago)
24 (5 years ago) (2 years ago) (3 years and 11 months ago) 24.3.4.17 (2 years and 1 month ago)
23 (5 years and 11 months ago) (2 years and 11 months ago) (5 years ago) 23.3.4.20 (2 years and 1 month ago)
22 (7 years ago) (4 years ago) (5 years and 11 months ago) 22.3.4.27 (2 years and 1 month ago)
21 (7 years and 10 months ago) (4 years and 10 months ago) (7 years ago) 21.3.8.24 (4 years and 11 months ago)
20 (8 years and 10 months ago) (5 years and 10 months ago) (7 years and 10 months ago) 20.3.8.26 (6 years and 2 months ago)
19 (9 years and 10 months ago) (6 years and 10 months ago) (8 years and 10 months ago) 19.3.6.13 (7 years and 4 months ago)
18 (10 years and 10 months ago) (7 years and 6 months ago) (9 years and 10 months ago) 18.3.4.11 (7 years and 6 months ago)
17 (12 years and 1 month ago) (7 years and 6 months ago) (10 years and 10 months ago) 17.5.6.10 (7 years and 6 months ago)

Erlang End of Life & Support Summary

Which Erlang Versions Are Currently Supported?

Erlang currently has 2 supported releases. Erlang 28.5 is the latest, with active support through May 20, 2028. Erlang 27 is also supported until May 20, 2027. Note that Erlang 26 support ends on May 15, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then.

Erlang Versions Nearing End of Life

1 Erlang release is reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. Erlang 26 support ends on May 15, 2026. Upgrade to Erlang 28.5 to stay on a supported release.

Erlang End of Life (EOL) Version History

9 Erlang releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Erlang 25 reached EOL on May 17, 2025. Erlang 28.5 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.

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