Elasticsearch end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Elastic · Database · 1 supported · 9 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Elasticsearch release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Elasticsearch 8.19 on 15 Jul 2027. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Elasticsearch support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elasticsearch 8.19 | 8.19.16 | 15 Jul 2027 · in 13 mo | Supported |
| Elasticsearch 9.3 | 9.3.5 | 26 May 2026 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 9.2 | 9.2.8 | 5 May 2026 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 9.1 | 9.1.10 | 3 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 7 | 7.17.29 | 15 Jan 2026 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 8.18 | 8.18.8 | 21 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 9.0 | 9.0.8 | 2 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 8.17 | 8.17.10 | 5 Aug 2025 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 8.16 | 8.16.6 | 15 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| Elasticsearch 6 | 6.8.23 | 10 Feb 2022 | End of life |
Which Elasticsearch version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 9.4.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Elasticsearch's full security status →
Get warned before Elasticsearch reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Elasticsearch on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Elasticsearch end-of-life — frequently asked
What Elasticsearch versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Elasticsearch release lines still receive security updates: 8.19. The latest supported release is 9.4.2. Versions older than these (9.3, 9.2, 9.1, 7, 8.18, 9.0, 8.17, 8.16, 6) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Elasticsearch 8.19 reach end of life?
Elasticsearch 8.19 reaches end-of-life on 15 Jul 2027 — about 13 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Elasticsearch end-of-life?
No — Elasticsearch still has supported release lines (8.19). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Elasticsearch version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Elasticsearch 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 Elastic. See related: Elasticsearch security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.