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

Latest Release: 10.1 (December 16, 2024)

8 NetBSD versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including NetBSD 8 (EOL date: May 04, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. NetBSD 10.1 is the current supported release — 2 versions in active support. Also see FortiOS EOSL information for related end-of-life information.

NetBSD end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 8 most recent NetBSD versions, mapping active support and security support windows against their EOL dates — NetBSD end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 8 most recent NetBSD releases of 10 total. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact NetBSD EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

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

Release	Released	Security Support	Active Support	Latest
10	Mar 28, 2024 (2 years and 3 months ago)	Active	Active	10.1 2024-12-16 (1 year and 7 months ago)
9	Feb 14, 2020 (6 years and 5 months ago)	Active	Mar 28, 2024 (2 years and 3 months ago)	9.4 2024-04-20 (2 years and 3 months ago)

NetBSD End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (8)

Release	Released	Security Support	Active Support	Latest
8	Jul 17, 2018 (8 years ago)	May 04, 2024 (2 years and 2 months ago)	Feb 14, 2022 (4 years and 5 months ago)	8.3 2024-05-04 (2 years and 2 months ago)
7	Sep 25, 2015 (10 years and 10 months ago)	Jun 30, 2020 (6 years ago)	Jul 17, 2018 (8 years ago)	7.2 2018-08-29 (7 years and 10 months ago)
6	Oct 17, 2012 (13 years and 9 months ago)	Aug 23, 2018 (7 years and 11 months ago)	Sep 25, 2015 (10 years and 10 months ago)	6.1.5 2014-09-22 (11 years and 10 months ago)
5	Apr 29, 2009 (17 years and 2 months ago)	Nov 11, 2015 (10 years and 8 months ago)	Oct 17, 2012 (13 years and 9 months ago)	5.2.3 2014-11-15 (11 years and 8 months ago)
4	Dec 19, 2007 (18 years and 7 months ago)	—	Apr 29, 2009 (17 years and 2 months ago)	4.0.1 2008-10-14 (17 years and 9 months ago)

3	Dec 23, 2005 (20 years and 7 months ago)	May 30, 2009 (17 years and 1 month ago)	Dec 19, 2007 (18 years and 7 months ago)	3.1 2006-11-04 (19 years and 8 months ago)
2	Dec 09, 2004 (21 years and 7 months ago)	Aug 21, 2008 (17 years and 11 months ago)	Dec 23, 2005 (20 years and 7 months ago)	2.1 2005-11-02 (20 years and 8 months ago)
1	Oct 26, 1994 (31 years and 9 months ago)	May 17, 2006 (20 years and 2 months ago)	Dec 09, 2004 (21 years and 7 months ago)	1.6.2 2004-03-01 (22 years and 4 months ago)

NetBSD End of Life & Support Summary

Which NetBSD Versions Are Currently Supported?

NetBSD currently has 2 supported releases. NetBSD 10.1 is the latest. NetBSD 9. Also see RouterOS lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

NetBSD End of Life (EOL) Version History

8 NetBSD releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. NetBSD 8 reached EOL on May 04, 2024. NetBSD 10.1 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.