Bitcoin Core end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked Bitcoin Core release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
Bitcoin Core support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Core 28 | 28.4 | 19 Apr 2026 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 27 | 27.2 | 10 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 26 | 26.2 | 14 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 25 | 25.2 | 2 Oct 2024 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 24 | 24.2 | 2 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 23 | 23.2 | 1 Dec 2023 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 22 | 22.1 | 1 Apr 2023 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.21 | 0.21.2 | 1 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.20 | 0.20.2 | 1 Feb 2022 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.19 | 0.19.2 | 1 Aug 2021 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.18 | 0.18.1 | 1 Feb 2021 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.17 | 0.17.2 | 1 Aug 2020 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.16 | 0.16.3 | 1 Feb 2020 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.15 | 0.15.2 | 1 Aug 2019 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.14 | 0.14.3 | 1 Feb 2019 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.13 | 0.13.2 | 1 Aug 2018 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.12 | 0.12.1 | 28 Feb 2018 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.11 | 0.11.3 | 1 Aug 2017 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.10 | 0.10.5 | 28 Feb 2017 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.9 | 0.9.5 | 28 Feb 2016 | End of life |
| Bitcoin Core 0.8 | 0.8.6 | 31 Dec 2015 | End of life |
Which Bitcoin Core version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 31.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Bitcoin Core's full security status →
Get warned before Bitcoin Core reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Bitcoin Core on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Bitcoin Core end-of-life — frequently asked
What Bitcoin Core versions are still supported?
Every tracked Bitcoin Core release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Bitcoin Core end-of-life?
All tracked Bitcoin Core release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Bitcoin Core version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Bitcoin Core on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Bitcoin. See related: Bitcoin Core security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.