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Beats
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Tools & Monitoring Latest Version: 9.3.0 Latest Release: Jan 29, 2026
Elastic Beats are lightweight data shippers for sending operational data to Elasticsearch.
Versions
10
Latest Version
9.3.0
Active Support
7
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
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9.3
9.3
9.2
9.2
9.1
9.1
8.19
8.19
8.18
8.18
9.0
9.0
8.17
8.17
8.16
8.16
7
7
6
6
Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Feb 3, 2026 | - | No | 9.3.0 | No | Active |
| 9.2 | Oct 20, 2025 | - | No | 9.2.5 | No | Active |
| 9.1 | Jul 23, 2025 | - | No | 9.1.10 | No | Active |
| 8.19 | Jul 23, 2025 | - | Jul 15, 2027 | 8.19.11 | No | Active |
| 8.18 | Apr 9, 2025 | - | No | 8.18.8 | No | Active |
| 9.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | - | No | 9.0.8 | No | Active |
| 8.17 | Dec 11, 2024 | - | No | 8.17.10 | No | Active |
| 8.16 | Nov 7, 2024 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | 8.16.6 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Apr 5, 2019 | - | Jan 15, 2026 | 7.17.29 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Nov 8, 2017 | - | Feb 10, 2022 | 6.8.23 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Beats have reached end of life?
The following Beats versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8.16, 7, 6. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Beats 8.16?
Beats 8.16 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Beats?
The latest version of Beats is 9.3.0, released in the 9.3 release cycle.
How many versions of Beats are currently supported?
Beats currently has 7 actively supported version(s): 9.3, 9.2, 9.1, 8.19, 8.18, 9.0, 8.17.
When does Beats 9.3 reach end of life?
Beats 9.3 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Beats reaches end of life?
When a Beats version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.