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Bitcoin CoreEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
OtherLatest Version: 30.3Latest Release: Jul 10, 2026
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol and cryptocurrency wallet.
Support summary
Bitcoin Core currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
24
Latest Version
30.3
Active Support
3
EOL
21
Lifecycle Timeline
Sep 13, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
31Active · Date not announced
30Active · Date not announced
29Active · Date not announced
28EOL · Apr 19, 2026
27EOL · Oct 10, 2025
26EOL · Apr 14, 2025
25EOL · Oct 2, 2024
24EOL · Apr 2, 2024
23EOL · Dec 1, 2023
22EOL · Apr 1, 2023
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Apr 19, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 31.1 | No | Active |
| 30 | Oct 10, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 30.3 | No | Active |
| 29 | Apr 14, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 29.4 | No | Active |
| 28 | Oct 2, 2024 | Ended | Apr 19, 2026 | 28.4 | No | EOL |
| 27 | Apr 16, 2024 | Ended | Oct 10, 2025 | 27.2 | No | EOL |
| 26 | Dec 6, 2023 | Ended | Apr 14, 2025 | 26.2 | No | EOL |
| 25 | May 18, 2023 | Ended | Oct 2, 2024 | 25.2 | No | EOL |
| 24 | Nov 24, 2022 | Ended | Apr 2, 2024 | 24.2 | No | EOL |
| 23 | Apr 25, 2022 | Ended | Dec 1, 2023 | 23.2 | No | EOL |
| 22 | Sep 13, 2021 | Ended | Apr 1, 2023 | 22.1 | No | EOL |
| 0.21 | Jan 15, 2021 | Ended | Oct 1, 2022 | 0.21.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.20 | Jun 3, 2020 | Ended | Feb 1, 2022 | 0.20.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.19 | Nov 24, 2019 | Ended | Aug 1, 2021 | 0.19.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.18 | May 2, 2019 | Ended | Feb 1, 2021 | 0.18.1 | No | EOL |
| 0.17 | Oct 3, 2018 | Ended | Aug 1, 2020 | 0.17.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.16 | Feb 26, 2018 | Ended | Feb 1, 2020 | 0.16.3 | No | EOL |
| 0.15 | Sep 15, 2017 | Ended | Aug 1, 2019 | 0.15.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.14 | Mar 8, 2017 | Ended | Feb 1, 2019 | 0.14.3 | No | EOL |
| 0.13 | Aug 23, 2016 | Ended | Aug 1, 2018 | 0.13.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.12 | Feb 23, 2016 | Ended | Feb 28, 2018 | 0.12.1 | No | EOL |
| 0.11 | Jul 12, 2015 | Ended | Aug 1, 2017 | 0.11.3 | No | EOL |
| 0.10 | Feb 16, 2015 | Ended | Feb 28, 2017 | 0.10.5 | No | EOL |
| 0.9 | Mar 19, 2014 | Ended | Feb 28, 2016 | 0.9.5 | No | EOL |
| 0.8 | Feb 19, 2013 | Ended | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.8.6 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/bitcoin-core/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/bitcoin-core.svg" alt="Bitcoin Core end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Bitcoin Core have reached end of life?
The following Bitcoin Core versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 0.21 (and 13 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Bitcoin Core 28?
Bitcoin Core 28 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Bitcoin Core?
The latest version of Bitcoin Core is 30.3, released in the 30 release cycle.
How many versions of Bitcoin Core are currently supported?
Bitcoin Core currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 31, 30, 29.
When does Bitcoin Core 31 reach end of life?
Bitcoin Core 31 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Bitcoin Core reaches end of life?
When a Bitcoin Core version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.