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ROS 2End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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OtherLatest Version: lyricalLatest Release: N/A
ROS 2 is the next generation of the Robot Operating System with improved security and real-time support.
Support summary
ROS 2 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
Dec 31, 2026
ROS 2 kilted · 95 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
lyrical
Active Support
4
EOL
8
Lifecycle Timeline
Dec 14, 2018As of Sep 27, 2026
lyricalActive · May 31, 2031
kiltedActive · Dec 31, 2026
jazzyActive · May 31, 2029
ironEOL · Dec 4, 2024
humbleActive · May 31, 2027
galacticEOL · Dec 9, 2022
foxyEOL · Jun 20, 2023
eloquentEOL · Nov 30, 2020
dashingEOL · May 31, 2021
crystalEOL · Dec 31, 2019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lyricalLyrical Luth | May 22, 2026 | Maintained | May 31, 2031 | lyrical | No | Active |
| kiltedKilted Kaiju | May 23, 2025 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2026 | kilted | No | Active |
| jazzyJazzy Jalisco | May 23, 2024 | Maintained | May 31, 2029 | jazzy | No | Active |
| ironIron Irwini | May 23, 2023 | Ended | Dec 4, 2024 | iron | No | EOL |
| humbleHumble Hawksbill | May 23, 2022 | Maintained | May 31, 2027 | humble | No | Active |
| galacticGalactic Geochelone | May 23, 2021 | Ended | Dec 9, 2022 | galactic | No | EOL |
| foxyFoxy Fitzroy | Jun 5, 2020 | Ended | Jun 20, 2023 | foxy | No | EOL |
| eloquentEloquent Elusor | Nov 22, 2019 | Ended | Nov 30, 2020 | eloquent | No | EOL |
| dashingDashing Diademata | May 31, 2019 | Ended | May 31, 2021 | dashing | No | EOL |
| crystalCrystal Clemmys | Dec 14, 2018 | Ended | Dec 31, 2019 | crystal | No | EOL |
| bouncyBouncy Bolson | Jul 2, 2018 | Ended | Jul 31, 2019 | bouncy | No | EOL |
| ardentArdent Apalone | Dec 8, 2017 | Ended | Dec 31, 2018 | ardent | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/ros-2/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/ros-2.svg" alt="ROS 2 end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of ROS 2 have reached end of life?
The following ROS 2 versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: iron, galactic, foxy, eloquent, dashing, crystal, bouncy, ardent. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using ROS 2 iron?
ROS 2 iron 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 ROS 2?
The latest version of ROS 2 is lyrical, released in the lyrical release cycle.
How many versions of ROS 2 are currently supported?
ROS 2 currently has 4 actively supported version(s): lyrical, kilted, jazzy, humble.
When does ROS 2 lyrical reach end of life?
ROS 2 lyrical is scheduled to reach end of life on May 31, 2031.
What should I do when ROS 2 reaches end of life?
When a ROS 2 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.