Istio end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Istio · Cloud / Service Mesh · 3 supported · 21 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Istio release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Istio 1.28 on 28 Jun 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Istio support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istio 1.30 | 1.30.1 | 30 Nov 2026 · in 5 mo | Ends soon |
| Istio 1.29 | 1.29.4 | 31 Aug 2026 · in 2 mo | Ends soon |
| Istio 1.28 | 1.28.8 | 28 Jun 2026 · in 0 mo | Ends soon |
| Istio 1.27 | 1.27.9 | 7 Apr 2026 | End of life |
| Istio 1.26 | 1.26.8 | 22 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| Istio 1.25 | 1.25.5 | 30 Sept 2025 | End of life |
| Istio 1.24 | 1.24.6 | 24 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Istio 1.23 | 1.23.6 | 16 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| Istio 1.22 | 1.22.8 | 22 Jan 2025 | End of life |
| Istio 1.21 | 1.21.6 | 27 Sept 2024 | End of life |
| Istio 1.20 | 1.20.8 | 25 Jun 2024 | End of life |
| Istio 1.19 | 1.19.10 | 24 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| Istio 1.18 | 1.18.7 | 4 Jan 2024 | End of life |
| Istio 1.17 | 1.17.8 | 27 Oct 2023 | End of life |
| Istio 1.16 | 1.16.7 | 25 Jul 2023 | End of life |
| Istio 1.15 | 1.15.7 | 4 Apr 2023 | End of life |
| Istio 1.14 | 1.14.6 | 27 Dec 2022 | End of life |
| Istio 1.13 | 1.13.9 | 12 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| Istio 1.12 | 1.12.9 | 12 Jul 2022 | End of life |
| Istio 1.11 | 1.11.8 | 25 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| Istio 1.10 | 1.10.6 | 7 Jan 2022 | End of life |
| Istio 1.9 | 1.9.9 | 8 Oct 2021 | End of life |
| Istio 1.8 | 1.8.6 | 12 May 2021 | End of life |
| Istio 1.7 | 1.7.8 | 25 Feb 2021 | End of life |
Which Istio version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 1.30.1. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Istio's full security status →
Get warned before Istio reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Istio on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Istio end-of-life — frequently asked
What Istio versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Istio release lines still receive security updates: 1.30, 1.29, 1.28. The latest supported release is 1.30.1. Versions older than these (1.27, 1.26, 1.25, 1.24, 1.23, 1.22, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11, 1.10, 1.9, 1.8, 1.7) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Istio 1.28 reach end of life?
Istio 1.28 reaches end-of-life on 28 Jun 2026 — imminently. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Istio end-of-life?
No — Istio still has supported release lines (1.30, 1.29, 1.28). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Istio version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Istio 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 Istio. See related: Istio security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.