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etcdEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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MiddlewareLatest Version: 3.7.2Latest Release: Sep 22, 2026
etcd is a distributed, reliable key-value store for the most critical data of a distributed system.
Support summary
etcd 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
Jul 8, 2027
etcd 3.5 · 284 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
8
Latest Version
3.7.2
Active Support
3
EOL
5
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 30, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
3.7Active · Date not announced
3.6Active · Date not announced
3.5Active · Jul 8, 2027
3.4EOL · Jun 1, 2026
3.3EOL · Oct 15, 2021
3.2EOL · Mar 28, 2021
3.1EOL · Oct 10, 2018
3.0EOL · Jan 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 | Jul 8, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 3.7.2 | No | Active |
| 3.6 | May 15, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 3.6.15 | No | Active |
| 3.5 | Jun 15, 2021 | Maintained | Jul 8, 2027 | 3.5.34 | No | Active |
| 3.4 | Aug 30, 2019 | Ended | Jun 1, 2026 | 3.4.45 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Feb 1, 2018 | Ended | Oct 15, 2021 | 3.3.27 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 9, 2017 | Ended | Mar 28, 2021 | 3.2.32 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Jan 20, 2017 | Ended | Oct 10, 2018 | 3.1.20 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Jun 30, 2016 | Ended | Jan 20, 2017 | 3.0.17 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of etcd have reached end of life?
The following etcd versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using etcd 3.4?
etcd 3.4 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 etcd?
The latest version of etcd is 3.7.2, released in the 3.7 release cycle.
How many versions of etcd are currently supported?
etcd currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 3.7, 3.6, 3.5.
When does etcd 3.7 reach end of life?
etcd 3.7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when etcd reaches end of life?
When a etcd 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.