containerd end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
containerd · Virtualization · 4 supported · 8 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each containerd release line stops receiving security updates. 4 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is containerd 1.7 on 1 Sept 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
containerd support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| containerd 2.3 | 2.3.1 | 30 Apr 2028 · in 22 mo | Supported |
| containerd 2.0 | 2.0.9 | 1 Mar 2027 · in 8 mo | Supported |
| containerd 2.2 | 2.2.4 | 6 Nov 2026 · in 5 mo | Ends soon |
| containerd 1.7 | 1.7.32 | 1 Sept 2026 · in 2 mo | Ends soon |
| containerd 2.1 | 2.1.8 | 5 May 2026 | End of life |
| containerd 1.6 | 1.6.39 | 23 Aug 2025 | End of life |
| containerd 1.5 | 1.5.18 | 28 Feb 2023 | End of life |
| containerd 1.4 | 1.4.13 | 3 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| containerd 1.3 | 1.3.10 | 4 Mar 2021 | End of life |
| containerd 1.2 | 1.2.14 | 15 Oct 2020 | End of life |
| containerd 1.1 | 1.1.8 | 23 Oct 2019 | End of life |
| containerd 1.0 | 1.0.3 | 5 Dec 2018 | End of life |
Which containerd version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 2.3.1. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See containerd's full security status →
Get warned before containerd reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor containerd on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
containerd end-of-life — frequently asked
What containerd versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these containerd release lines still receive security updates: 2.3, 2.0, 2.2, 1.7. The latest supported release is 2.3.1. Versions older than these (2.1, 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does containerd 1.7 reach end of life?
containerd 1.7 reaches end-of-life on 1 Sept 2026 — about 2 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is containerd end-of-life?
No — containerd still has supported release lines (2.3, 2.0, 2.2, 1.7). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my containerd version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor containerd 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 containerd. See related: containerd security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.