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CentOSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
EOL
Operating SystemsLatest Version: 8 (2111)Latest Release: Nov 16, 2021
CentOS was a free, community-supported enterprise Linux distribution derived from RHEL sources.
Support summary
The latest tracked CentOS cycle is already end of life. Prioritize checking for a newer supported release or migration path.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
0
0 lts
Versions
4
Latest Version
8 (2111)
Active Support
0
EOL
4
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 12, 2007As of Sep 27, 2026
8EOL · Dec 31, 2021
7EOL · Jun 30, 2024
6EOL · Nov 30, 2020
5EOL · Mar 31, 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sep 24, 2019 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | 8 (2111) | No | EOL |
| 7 | Jul 7, 2014 | Aug 6, 2020 | Jun 30, 2024 | 7 (2009) | No | EOL |
| 6 | Jul 10, 2011 | May 10, 2017 | Nov 30, 2020 | 6.10 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Apr 12, 2007 | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2017 | 5.11 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/centos/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/centos.svg" alt="CentOS end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of CentOS have reached end of life?
The following CentOS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8, 7, 6, 5. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using CentOS 8?
CentOS 8 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 CentOS?
The latest version of CentOS is 8 (2111), released in the 8 release cycle.
What should I do when CentOS reaches end of life?
When a CentOS 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.