Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
28 Linux Kernel versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Linux Kernel 6.19 (EOL date: Apr 22, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Linux Kernel 7.0.10 is the current supported release — 7 versions in active support. Also see containerd end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Linux Kernel Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (7)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | (1 month and 2 weeks ago) | Active | 7.0.10 (3 days ago) | - |
| 6.18 (LTS) | (5 months ago) | (in 2 years and 7 months) | 6.18.33 (3 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.12 (LTS) | (1 year and 6 months ago) | (in 2 years and 7 months) | 6.12.91 (3 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.6 (LTS) | (2 years and 6 months ago) | (in 1 year and 7 months) | 6.6.141 (3 days ago) | LTS |
| 6.1 (LTS) | (3 years and 5 months ago) | (in 1 year and 7 months) | 6.1.174 (3 days ago) | LTS |
| 5.15 (LTS) | (4 years and 6 months ago) | (in 7 months) | 5.15.208 (3 days ago) | LTS |
| 5.10 (LTS) | (5 years and 5 months ago) | (in 7 months) | 5.10.257 (3 days ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (28)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.19 | (3 months ago) | (1 month and 4 days ago) | 6.19.14 (1 month and 4 days ago) | - |
| 6.17 | (7 months ago) | (5 months ago) | 6.17.13 (5 months ago) | - |
| 6.16 | (9 months ago) | (7 months ago) | 6.16.12 (7 months ago) | - |
| 6.15 | (1 year ago) | (9 months ago) | 6.15.11 (9 months ago) | - |
| 6.14 | (1 year and 2 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 6.14.11 (11 months ago) | - |
| 6.13 | (1 year and 4 months ago) | (1 year and 1 month ago) | 6.13.12 (1 year and 1 month ago) | - |
| 6.11 | (1 year and 8 months ago) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | 6.11.11 (1 year and 5 months ago) | - |
| 6.10 | (1 year and 10 months ago) | (1 year and 7 months ago) | 6.10.14 (1 year and 7 months ago) | - |
| 6.9 | (2 years ago) | (1 year and 9 months ago) | 6.9.12 (1 year and 9 months ago) | - |
| 6.8 | (2 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 11 months ago) | 6.8.12 (1 year and 11 months ago) | - |
| 6.7 | (2 years and 4 months ago) | (2 years and 1 month ago) | 6.7.12 (2 years and 1 month ago) | - |
| 6.5 | (2 years and 8 months ago) | (2 years and 5 months ago) | 6.5.13 (2 years and 5 months ago) | - |
| 6.4 | (2 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 8 months ago) | 6.4.16 (2 years and 8 months ago) | - |
| 6.3 | (3 years and 1 month ago) | (2 years and 10 months ago) | 6.3.13 (2 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 6.2 | (3 years and 3 months ago) | (3 years ago) | 6.2.16 (3 years ago) | - |
| 6.0 | (3 years and 7 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | 6.0.19 (3 years and 4 months ago) | - |
| 5.19 | (3 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 5.19.17 (3 years and 7 months ago) | - |
| 5.18 | (4 years ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | 5.18.19 (3 years and 9 months ago) | - |
| 5.17 | (4 years and 2 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | 5.17.15 (3 years and 11 months ago) | - |
| 5.16 | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 1 month ago) | 5.16.20 (4 years and 1 month ago) | - |
| 5.14 | (4 years and 8 months ago) | (4 years and 6 months ago) | 5.14.21 (4 years and 6 months ago) | - |
| 5.13 | (4 years and 10 months ago) | (4 years and 8 months ago) | 5.13.19 (4 years and 8 months ago) | - |
| 5.12 | (5 years and 1 month ago) | (4 years and 10 months ago) | 5.12.19 (4 years and 10 months ago) | - |
| 5.11 | (5 years and 3 months ago) | (5 years ago) | 5.11.22 (5 years ago) | - |
| 5.4 (LTS) | (6 years and 6 months ago) | (5 months ago) | 5.4.302 (5 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.19 (LTS) | (7 years and 7 months ago) | (1 year and 5 months ago) | 4.19.325 (1 year and 5 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.14 (LTS) | (8 years and 6 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 4.14.336 (2 years and 4 months ago) | LTS |
| 4.9 (LTS) | (9 years and 5 months ago) | (3 years and 4 months ago) | 4.9.337 (3 years and 4 months ago) | LTS |
Linux Kernel End of Life & Support Summary
Which Linux Kernel Versions Are Currently Supported?
Linux Kernel currently has 7 supported releases. Linux Kernel 7.0.10 is the latest. Linux Kernel 6.18 (LTS) is also supported until Dec 31, 2028. Also see XCP-ng end of support life for related end-of-life information.
Linux Kernel End of Life (EOL) Version History
28 Linux Kernel releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Linux Kernel 6.19 reached EOL on Apr 22, 2026. Linux Kernel 7.0.10 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions. Track Wx Series version lifecycle end-of-support alongside this product.