Ruby on Rails end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Ruby on Rails release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Ruby on Rails 7.2 on 9 Aug 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Ruby on Rails support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby on Rails 8.1 | 8.1.3 | 10 Oct 2027 · in 16 mo | Supported |
| Ruby on Rails 8.0 | 8.0.5 | 7 Nov 2026 · in 5 mo | Ends soon |
| Ruby on Rails 7.2 | 7.2.3.1 | 9 Aug 2026 · in 2 mo | Ends soon |
| Ruby on Rails 7.1 | 7.1.6 | 1 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 7.0 | 7.0.10 | 1 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 6.1 | 6.1.7.10 | 1 Oct 2024 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 6.0 | 6.0.6.1 | 1 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 5.2 | 5.2.8.1 | 1 Jun 2022 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 5.1 | 5.1.7 | 25 Aug 2019 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 5.0 | 5.0.7.2 | 9 Apr 2018 | End of life |
| Ruby on Rails 4.2 | 4.2.11.3 | 27 Apr 2017 | End of life |
Which Ruby on Rails version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 8.1.3. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Ruby on Rails's full security status →
Get warned before Ruby on Rails reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Ruby on Rails on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Ruby on Rails end-of-life — frequently asked
What Ruby on Rails versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Ruby on Rails release lines still receive security updates: 8.1, 8.0, 7.2. The latest supported release is 8.1.3. Versions older than these (7.1, 7.0, 6.1, 6.0, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.2) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Ruby on Rails 7.2 reach end of life?
Ruby on Rails 7.2 reaches end-of-life on 9 Aug 2026 — about 2 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Ruby on Rails end-of-life?
No — Ruby on Rails still has supported release lines (8.1, 8.0, 7.2). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Ruby on Rails version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Ruby on Rails 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 Rails. See related: Ruby on Rails security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.