Rancher end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Rancher release line stops receiving security updates. 5 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Rancher 2.10 on 19 Jun 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Rancher support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancher 2.14 | 2.14.2 | 10 Oct 2027 · in 16 mo | Supported |
| Rancher 2.13 | 2.13.6 | 17 Jun 2027 · in 12 mo | Supported |
| Rancher 2.12 | 2.12.10 | 28 Feb 2027 · in 8 mo | Supported |
| Rancher 2.11 | 2.11.14 | 24 Oct 2026 · in 4 mo | Ends soon |
| Rancher 2.10 | 2.10.12 | 19 Jun 2026 · in 0 mo | Ends soon |
| Rancher 2.9 | 2.9.12 | 26 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.8 | 2.8.15 | 22 Jul 2025 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.7 | 2.7.18 | 18 Nov 2024 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.6 | 2.6.14 | 30 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.5 | 2.5.17 | 31 Jan 2023 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.4 | 2.4.18 | 31 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.3 | 2.3.11 | 7 Apr 2021 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.2 | 2.2.13 | 15 Oct 2020 | End of life |
| Rancher 1.6 | 1.6.30 | 30 Jun 2020 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.1 | 2.1.14 | 19 Apr 2020 | End of life |
| Rancher 2.0 | 2.0.16 | 1 Nov 2019 | End of life |
Which Rancher version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 2.14.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Rancher's full security status →
Get warned before Rancher reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Rancher on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Rancher end-of-life — frequently asked
What Rancher versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Rancher release lines still receive security updates: 2.14, 2.13, 2.12, 2.11, 2.10. The latest supported release is 2.14.2. Versions older than these (2.9, 2.8, 2.7, 2.6, 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 1.6, 2.1, 2.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Rancher 2.10 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.10 reaches end-of-life on 19 Jun 2026 — imminently. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Rancher end-of-life?
No — Rancher still has supported release lines (2.14, 2.13, 2.12, 2.11, 2.10). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Rancher version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Rancher 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 SUSE. See related: Rancher security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.