VMware ESXi end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each VMware ESXi release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is VMware ESXi 9.0 on 17 Sept 2027. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
VMware ESXi support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi 9.1 | 9.1.0.0 | 12 Aug 2028 · in 26 mo | Supported |
| VMware ESXi 8.0 | 8.0 Update 3j | 11 Oct 2027 · in 16 mo | Supported |
| VMware ESXi 9.0 | 9.0.2.0 | 17 Sept 2027 · in 15 mo | Supported |
| VMware ESXi 7.0 | 7.0 Update 3w | 2 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 6.7 | 6.7 Update 3w | 15 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 6.5 | 6.5 ESXi650-202403001 | 15 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 6.0 | 6.0 EP 25 | 12 Mar 2020 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 5.5 | 5.5 Update 3k | 19 Sept 2018 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 5.1 | 5.1 Update 3d | 24 Aug 2016 | End of life |
| VMware ESXi 5.0 | 5.0 Update 3g | 24 Aug 2016 | End of life |
Which VMware ESXi version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 9.1.0.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See VMware ESXi's full security status →
Get warned before VMware ESXi reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor VMware ESXi on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
VMware ESXi end-of-life — frequently asked
What VMware ESXi versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these VMware ESXi release lines still receive security updates: 9.1, 8.0, 9.0. The latest supported release is 9.1.0.0. Versions older than these (7.0, 6.7, 6.5, 6.0, 5.5, 5.1, 5.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does VMware ESXi 9.0 reach end of life?
VMware ESXi 9.0 reaches end-of-life on 17 Sept 2027 — about 15 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is VMware ESXi end-of-life?
No — VMware ESXi still has supported release lines (9.1, 8.0, 9.0). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my VMware ESXi version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor VMware ESXi 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 VMware / Broadcom. See related: VMware ESXi security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.