VMware vCenter Server End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
8 VMware vCenter Server versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including VMware vCenter Server 7.0 (EOL date: Oct 02, 2025) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U3i is the current supported release, with support through Oct 11, 2027. Also see VMware Cloud Foundation lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported VMware vCenter Server Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)
| Release | Technical Guidance | Released | General Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 2029-10-11 | (3 years and 7 months ago) | (in 1 year and 4 months) | 8.0 U3i (3 months ago) |
VMware vCenter Server End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (8)
| Release | Technical Guidance | Released | General Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 2027-04-02 | (6 years and 1 month ago) | (7 months ago) | 7.0 U3w (7 months ago) |
| 6.7 | 2023-11-15 | (8 years and 1 month ago) | (3 years and 7 months ago) | 6.7 U3w (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 U3w (1 year and 10 months ago) |
| 6.0 | 2022-03-12 | (11 years and 2 months ago) | (6 years and 2 months ago) | 6.0 U3j (6 years and 8 months ago) |
| 5.5 | 2020-09-19 | (12 years and 8 months ago) | (7 years and 8 months ago) | 5.5 U3k (7 years and 8 months ago) |
| 5.1 | 2018-08-24 | (13 years and 9 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | 5.1 U3d (10 years ago) |
| 5.0 | 2018-08-24 | (14 years and 9 months ago) | (9 years and 9 months ago) | 5.0 U3g (10 years ago) |
| 4 | 2016-05-21 | (17 years ago) | (12 years ago) | 4.1 U3a (13 years and 3 months ago) |
VMware vCenter Server End of Life & Support Summary
Which VMware vCenter Server Versions Are Currently Supported?
VMware vCenter Server currently has 1 supported release. VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U3i is the latest, with active support through Oct 11, 2027. Also see VMware Photon EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
VMware vCenter Server End of Life (EOL) Version History
8 VMware vCenter Server releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. VMware vCenter Server 7.0 reached EOL on Oct 02, 2025. VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U3i is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.