VirtualBox end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked VirtualBox 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.
VirtualBox support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VirtualBox 7.1 | 7.1.18 | 31 Mar 2026 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 7.0 | 7.0.26 | 31 Mar 2025 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 6.1 | 6.1.50 | 31 Jan 2024 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 6.0 | 6.0.24 | 31 Jul 2020 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 5.2 | 5.2.44 | 31 Jul 2020 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 5.1 | 5.1.38 | 30 Apr 2018 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 5.0 | 5.0.40 | 31 May 2017 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 4.3 | 4.3.40 | 31 Dec 2015 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 4.2 | 4.2.38 | 31 Dec 2015 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 4.1 | 4.1.44 | 31 Dec 2015 | End of life |
| VirtualBox 4.0 | 4.0.36 | 31 Dec 2015 | End of life |
Which VirtualBox version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 7.2.10. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See VirtualBox's full security status →
Get warned before VirtualBox reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor VirtualBox on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
VirtualBox end-of-life — frequently asked
What VirtualBox versions are still supported?
Every tracked VirtualBox release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is VirtualBox end-of-life?
All tracked VirtualBox release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my VirtualBox version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor VirtualBox 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 Oracle. See related: VirtualBox security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.