Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL), End of Support (EOS), EOSL, EOSS, and EOSM Dates
27 Linux Kernel versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Linux Kernel 6.17 (EOL date: Dec 18, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Linux Kernel 7.0 is the current supported release — 8 versions in active support.
Currently Supported Linux Kernel Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (8)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | (6 days ago) | - | 7.0 (6 days ago) | - |
| 6.19 | (2 months ago) | - | 6.19.12 (1 week ago) | - |
| 6.18 (LTS) | (4 months ago) | (in 2 years and 8 months) | 6.18.22 (1 week ago) | LTS |
| 6.12 (LTS) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | (in 2 years and 8 months) | 6.12.81 (1 week ago) | LTS |
| 6.6 (LTS) | (2 years and 5 months ago) | (in 1 year and 8 months) | 6.6.134 (1 week ago) | LTS |
| 6.1 (LTS) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | (in 1 year and 8 months) | 6.1.168 (1 week ago) | LTS |
| 5.15 (LTS) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | (in 8 months) | 5.15.202 (1 month and 2 weeks ago) | LTS |
| 5.10 (LTS) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | (in 8 months) | 5.10.252 (1 month and 2 weeks ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (27)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.17 | (6 months ago) | (4 months ago) | 6.17.13 (4 months ago) | - |
| 6.16 | (8 months ago) | (6 months ago) | 6.16.12 (6 months ago) | - |
| 6.15 | (10 months ago) | (7 months ago) | 6.15.11 (7 months ago) | - |
| 6.14 | (1 year ago) | (10 months ago) | 6.14.11 (10 months ago) | - |
| 6.13 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 6.13.12 (11 months ago) | - |
| 6.11 | (1 year and 7 months ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | 6.11.11 (1 year and 4 months ago) | - |
| 6.10 | (1 year and 9 months ago) | (1 year and 6 months ago) | 6.10.14 (1 year and 6 months ago) | - |
| 6.9 | (1 year and 11 months ago) | (1 year and 8 months ago) | 6.9.12 (1 year and 8 months ago) | - |
| 6.8 | (2 years and 1 month ago) | (1 year and 10 months ago) | 6.8.12 (1 year and 10 months ago) | - |
| 6.7 | (2 years and 3 months ago) | (2 years ago) | 6.7.12 (2 years ago) | - |
| 6.5 | (2 years and 7 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 6.5.13 (2 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 6.4 | (2 years and 9 months ago) | (2 years and 7 months ago) | 6.4.16 (2 years and 7 months ago) | - |
| 6.3 | (2 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 9 months ago) | 6.3.13 (2 years and 9 months ago) | - |
| 6.2 | (3 years and 1 month ago) | (2 years and 11 months ago) | 6.2.16 (2 years and 11 months ago) | - |
| 6.0 | (3 years and 6 months ago) | (3 years and 3 months ago) | 6.0.19 (3 years and 3 months ago) | - |
| 5.19 | (3 years and 8 months ago) | (3 years and 5 months ago) | 5.19.17 (3 years and 5 months ago) | - |
| 5.18 | (3 years and 10 months ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 5.18.19 (3 years and 7 months ago) | - |
| 5.17 | (4 years ago) | (3 years and 10 months ago) | 5.17.15 (3 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 5.16 | (4 years and 3 months ago) | (4 years ago) | 5.16.20 (4 years ago) | - |
| 5.14 | (4 years and 7 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | 5.14.21 (4 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 5.13 | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (4 years and 7 months ago) | 5.13.19 (4 years and 7 months ago) | - |
| 5.12 | (4 years and 11 months ago) | (4 years and 8 months ago) | 5.12.19 (4 years and 8 months ago) | - |
| 5.11 | (5 years and 2 months ago) | (4 years and 10 months ago) | 5.11.22 (4 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 5.4 (LTS) | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (4 months ago) | 5.4.302 (4 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.19 (LTS) | (7 years and 5 months ago) | (1 year and 4 months ago) | 4.19.325 (1 year and 4 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.14 (LTS) | (8 years and 5 months ago) | (2 years and 3 months ago) | 4.14.336 (2 years and 3 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.9 (LTS) | (9 years and 4 months ago) | (3 years and 3 months ago) | 4.9.337 (3 years and 3 months ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel End of Life & Support Summary
Which Linux Kernel Versions Are Currently Supported?
Linux Kernel currently has 8 supported releases. Linux Kernel 7.0 is the latest. Linux Kernel 6.19.
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Version History
27 Linux Kernel releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Linux Kernel 6.17 reached EOL on Dec 18, 2025. Linux Kernel 7.0 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.