OpenWrt end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
OpenWrt · Operating System · 0 supported · 7 end-of-life · updated September 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked OpenWrt release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
OpenWrt support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenWrt 24.10 | 24.10.7 | 5 Sept 2026 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 23.05 | 23.05.6 | 16 Aug 2025 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 22.03 | 22.03.7 | 11 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 21.02 | 21.02.7 | 30 Apr 2023 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 19.07 | 19.07.10 | 30 Apr 2022 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 18.06 | 18.06.9 | 1 Jul 2021 | End of life |
| OpenWrt 17.01 | 17.01.7 | 1 Feb 2019 | End of life |
Which OpenWrt version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 25.12.5. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See OpenWrt's full security status →
Get warned before OpenWrt reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor OpenWrt on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
OpenWrt end-of-life — frequently asked
What OpenWrt versions are still supported?
Every tracked OpenWrt release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is OpenWrt end-of-life?
All tracked OpenWrt release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my OpenWrt version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor OpenWrt 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 OpenWrt. See related: OpenWrt security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.