Vitess end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
CNCF · Database · 2 supported · 10 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Vitess release line stops receiving security updates. 2 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Vitess 23 on 4 Nov 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Vitess support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitess 24 | 24.0.1 | 7 May 2027 · in 11 mo | Supported |
| Vitess 23 | 23.0.4 | 4 Nov 2026 · in 5 mo | Ends soon |
| Vitess 22 | 22.0.4 | 29 Apr 2026 | End of life |
| Vitess 21 | 21.0.6 | 29 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Vitess 20 | 20.0.8 | 27 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Vitess 19 | 19.0.10 | 6 Mar 2025 | End of life |
| Vitess 18 | 18.0.8 | 7 Nov 2024 | End of life |
| Vitess 17 | 17.0.7 | 27 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Vitess 16 | 16.0.7 | 28 Feb 2024 | End of life |
| Vitess 15 | 15.0.5 | 25 Oct 2023 | End of life |
| Vitess 14 | 14.0.5 | 28 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Vitess 13 | 13.0.3 | 22 Feb 2023 | End of life |
Which Vitess version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 24.0.1. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Vitess's full security status →
Get warned before Vitess reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Vitess on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Vitess end-of-life — frequently asked
What Vitess versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Vitess release lines still receive security updates: 24, 23. The latest supported release is 24.0.1. Versions older than these (22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Vitess 23 reach end of life?
Vitess 23 reaches end-of-life on 4 Nov 2026 — about 5 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Vitess end-of-life?
No — Vitess still has supported release lines (24, 23). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Vitess version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Vitess 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 CNCF. See related: Vitess security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.