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Elastic Beats
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Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 9.4.2Latest Release: May 22, 2026
Elastic Beats are lightweight data shippers for sending operational data to Elasticsearch.
Support summary
Elastic Beats currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jul 15, 2027
Elastic Beats 8.19 · 386 days left
Supported cycles
7
0 lts
Versions
11
Latest Version
9.4.2
Active Support
7
EOL
4
Lifecycle Timeline
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9.4
9.4
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
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Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Apr 30, 2026 | Yes | No | 9.4.2 | No | Active |
| 9.3 | Feb 3, 2026 | Yes | No | 9.3.6 | No | Active |
| 9.2 | Oct 20, 2025 | Yes | No | 9.2.8 | No | Active |
| 9.1 | Jul 23, 2025 | Yes | No | 9.1.10 | No | Active |
| 8.19 | Jul 23, 2025 | Yes | Jul 15, 2027 | 8.19.17 | No | Active |
| 8.18 | Apr 9, 2025 | No | Oct 20, 2025 | 8.18.8 | No | EOL |
| 9.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Yes | No | 9.0.8 | No | Active |
| 8.17 | Dec 11, 2024 | Yes | No | 8.17.10 | No | Active |
| 8.16 | Nov 7, 2024 | No | Apr 18, 2025 | 8.16.6 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Apr 5, 2019 | No | Jan 15, 2026 | 7.17.29 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Nov 8, 2017 | No | Feb 10, 2022 | 6.8.23 | No | EOL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Elastic Beats have reached end of life?
The following Elastic Beats versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8.18, 8.16, 7, 6. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Elastic Beats 8.18?
Elastic Beats 8.18 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 Elastic Beats?
The latest version of Elastic Beats is 9.4.2, released in the 9.4 release cycle.
How many versions of Elastic Beats are currently supported?
Elastic Beats currently has 7 actively supported version(s): 9.4, 9.3, 9.2, 9.1, 8.19, 9.0, 8.17.
When does Elastic Beats 9.4 reach end of life?
Elastic Beats 9.4 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Elastic Beats reaches end of life?
When a Elastic 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.