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RabbitMQEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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MiddlewareLatest Version: 4.3.6Latest Release: Sep 14, 2026
RabbitMQ is the most widely deployed open-source message broker supporting multiple messaging protocols.
Support summary
RabbitMQ 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
1
0 lts
Versions
18
Latest Version
4.3.6
Active Support
1
EOL
17
Lifecycle Timeline
Oct 1, 2019As of Sep 27, 2026
4.3Active · Date not announced
4.2EOL · Jul 31, 2026
4.1EOL · Jan 30, 2026
4.0EOL · Apr 15, 2025
3.13EOL · Sep 17, 2024
3.12EOL · Feb 21, 2024
3.11EOL · Jun 1, 2023
3.10EOL · Sep 28, 2022
3.9EOL · Jan 31, 2023
3.8EOL · Jul 31, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Apr 23, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.3.6 | No | Active |
| 4.2 | Oct 27, 2025 | Ended | Jul 31, 2026 | 4.2.9 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Apr 15, 2025 | Ended | Jan 30, 2026 | 4.1.8 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Ended | Apr 15, 2025 | 4.0.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.13 | Feb 22, 2024 | Ended | Sep 17, 2024 | 3.13.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.12 | Jun 1, 2023 | Ended | Feb 21, 2024 | 3.12.14 | No | EOL |
| 3.11 | Sep 26, 2022 | Ended | Jun 1, 2023 | 3.11.28 | No | EOL |
| 3.10 | May 3, 2022 | Ended | Sep 28, 2022 | 3.10.25 | No | EOL |
| 3.9 | Jul 23, 2021 | Ended | Jan 31, 2023 | 3.9.29 | No | EOL |
| 3.8 | Oct 1, 2019 | Ended | Jul 31, 2022 | 3.8.35 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | Nov 28, 2017 | Ended | Sep 30, 2020 | 3.7.28 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Dec 22, 2015 | Ended | May 31, 2018 | 3.6.16 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Mar 11, 2015 | Ended | Oct 31, 2016 | 3.5.8 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Oct 21, 2014 | Ended | Oct 31, 2015 | 3.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Apr 2, 2014 | Ended | Mar 31, 2015 | 3.3.5 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Oct 23, 2013 | Ended | Oct 31, 2014 | 3.2.4 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | May 1, 2013 | Ended | Apr 30, 2014 | 3.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Nov 19, 2012 | Ended | Nov 30, 2013 | 3.0.4 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of RabbitMQ have reached end of life?
The following RabbitMQ versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.13, 3.12, 3.11, 3.10, 3.9 (and 9 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using RabbitMQ 4.2?
RabbitMQ 4.2 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 RabbitMQ?
The latest version of RabbitMQ is 4.3.6, released in the 4.3 release cycle.
How many versions of RabbitMQ are currently supported?
RabbitMQ currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 4.3.
When does RabbitMQ 4.3 reach end of life?
RabbitMQ 4.3 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when RabbitMQ reaches end of life?
When a RabbitMQ 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.