VMware ESXi End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
7 VMware ESXi versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including VMware ESXi 7.0 (EOL date: Oct 02, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. VMware ESXi 9.0.2.0 is the current supported release — 2 versions in active support. Also see VMware Cloud Foundation EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported VMware ESXi Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (2)
| Release | Technical Guidance | Released | General Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 2032-06-17 | (11 months ago) | Active | 9.0.2.0 (4 months ago) |
| 8.0 | 2029-10-11 | (3 years and 7 months ago) | (in 1 year and 4 months) | 8.0 Update 3i (3 months ago) |
VMware ESXi End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (7)
| Release | Technical Guidance | Released | General Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 2027-04-02 | (6 years and 1 month ago) | (7 months ago) | 7.0 Update 3w (10 months ago) |
| 6.7 | 2023-11-15 | (8 years and 1 month ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 6.7 Update 3w (1 year and 6 months ago) |
| 6.5 | 2023-11-15 | (9 years and 6 months ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 6.5 ESXi650-202403001 (2 years and 2 months ago) |
| 6.0 | 2022-03-12 | (11 years and 2 months ago) | (6 years and 2 months ago) | 6.0 EP 25 (6 years and 3 months ago) |
| 5.5 | 2020-09-19 | (12 years and 8 months ago) | (7 years and 8 months ago) | 5.5 Update 3k (7 years and 8 months ago) |
| 5.1 | 2018-08-24 | (13 years and 8 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | 5.1 Update 3d (10 years ago) |
| 5.0 | 2018-08-24 | (14 years and 10 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | 5.0 Update 3g (9 years and 11 months ago) |
VMware ESXi End of Life & Support Summary
Which VMware ESXi Versions Are Currently Supported?
VMware ESXi currently has 2 supported releases. VMware ESXi 9.0.2.0 is the latest. VMware ESXi 8.0 is also supported until Oct 11, 2027. For comparable end-of-life timelines, see End of Life for Vnxe.
VMware ESXi End of Life (EOL) Version History
7 VMware ESXi releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. VMware ESXi 7.0 reached EOL on Oct 02, 2025. VMware ESXi 9.0.2.0 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.