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

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10 OpenSSL versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including OpenSSL 3.3 (EOL date: Apr 09, 2026) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. OpenSSL 3.4 reaches its End of Support date on Oct 22, 2026 — plan your upgrade path now. OpenSSL 4.0.2 is the current supported release, with support through May 14, 2027 — 2 versions in active support. Also see CKEditor EOSL information for related end-of-life information.

OpenSSL end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 8 most recent OpenSSL versions, mapping security support windows against their EOL dates
OpenSSL end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 8 most recent OpenSSL releases of 14 total. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact OpenSSL EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

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

Release Released Supported Premium support Latest LTS
4.0 (5 months ago) (in 7 months) Active 4.0.2 (3 weeks and 6 days ago) -
3.5 (LTS) (1 year and 5 months ago) (in 3 years and 6 months) Active 3.5.8 (3 weeks and 6 days ago) LTS

OpenSSL Releases Nearing End of Life - Support Ending Soon (2)

Important: The following OpenSSL 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 Supported Premium support Latest LTS
3.4 (1 year and 10 months ago) (in 1 month and 1 day) Active 3.4.7 (3 weeks and 6 days ago) -
3.6 (11 months ago) (in 1 month and 1 week) Active 3.6.4 (3 weeks and 6 days ago) -

OpenSSL End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (10)

Release Released Supported Premium support Latest LTS
3.3 (2 years and 5 months ago) (5 months ago) Active 3.3.7 (5 months ago) -
3.2 (2 years and 9 months ago) (9 months ago) Active 3.2.6 (11 months ago) -
3.1 (3 years and 6 months ago) (1 year and 6 months ago) Active 3.1.8 (1 year and 7 months ago) -
3.0 (LTS) (5 years ago) (2 weeks ago) Active 3.0.22 (3 weeks and 6 days ago) LTS
1.1.1 (LTS) (8 years ago) (3 years ago) Active 1.1.1w (3 years ago) LTS
1.1.0 (10 years ago) (7 years ago) Active 1.1.0l (7 years ago) -
1.0.2 (LTS) (11 years and 7 months ago) (6 years and 8 months ago) Active 1.0.2u (6 years and 9 months ago) LTS
1.0.1 (14 years and 6 months ago) (9 years and 8 months ago) Active 1.0.1u (9 years and 11 months ago) -
1.0.0 (16 years and 5 months ago) (10 years and 8 months ago) Active 1.0.0t (10 years and 9 months ago) -
0.9.8 (21 years and 2 months ago) (10 years and 8 months ago) Active 0.9.8zh (10 years and 9 months ago) -

OpenSSL End of Life & Support Summary

Which OpenSSL Versions Are Currently Supported?

OpenSSL currently has 2 supported releases. OpenSSL 4.0.2 is the latest, with active support through May 14, 2027. OpenSSL 3.5 (LTS) is also supported until Apr 08, 2030. Note that OpenSSL 3.4 support ends on Oct 22, 2026 — plan your upgrade before then. Also see Qt end of life for related end-of-life information.

OpenSSL Versions Nearing End of Life

2 OpenSSL releases are reaching End of Life (EOL) within 6 months. OpenSSL 3.4 support ends on Oct 22, 2026. OpenSSL 3.6 follows on Nov 01, 2026. Upgrade to OpenSSL 4.0.2 to stay on a supported release.

OpenSSL End of Life (EOL) Version History

10 OpenSSL releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. OpenSSL 3.3 reached EOL on Apr 09, 2026. OpenSSL 4.0.2 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.