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Ceph
Active
Server SoftwareLatest Version: 20.2.4Latest Release: Aug 19, 2026
Support summary
Ceph 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
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
17
Latest Version
20.2.4
Active Support
2
EOL
15
Lifecycle Timeline
Jan 1, 2017As of Sep 19, 2026
20Active · Estimated Jun 1, 2027
19Active · Estimated Oct 31, 2026
18EOL · Ended; date not announced
17EOL · Jan 13, 2025
16EOL · Mar 4, 2024
15EOL · Aug 9, 2022
14EOL · Jun 30, 2021
13EOL · Jul 22, 2020
12EOL · Mar 1, 2020
11EOL · Aug 1, 2017
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20Tentacle | Nov 18, 2025 | Maintained | Estimated Jun 1, 2027 | 20.2.4 | No | Active |
| 19Squid | Sep 26, 2024 | Maintained | Estimated Oct 31, 2026 | 19.2.6 | No | Active |
| 18Reef | Aug 7, 2023 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 18.2.8 | No | EOL |
| 17Quincy | Apr 19, 2022 | Ended | Jan 13, 2025 | 17.2.9 | No | EOL |
| 16Pacific | Mar 31, 2021 | Ended | Mar 4, 2024 | 16.2.15 | No | EOL |
| 15Octopus | Mar 23, 2020 | Ended | Aug 9, 2022 | 15.2.17 | No | EOL |
| 14Nautilus | Mar 19, 2019 | Ended | Jun 30, 2021 | 14.2.22 | No | EOL |
| 13Mimic | Jun 1, 2018 | Ended | Jul 22, 2020 | 13.2.10 | No | EOL |
| 12Luminous | Aug 1, 2017 | Ended | Mar 1, 2020 | 12.2.13 | No | EOL |
| 11Kraken | Jan 1, 2017 | Ended | Aug 1, 2017 | 11.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 10Jewel | Apr 1, 2016 | Ended | Jul 1, 2018 | 10.2.11 | No | EOL |
| 9Infernalis | Nov 1, 2015 | Ended | Apr 1, 2016 | 9.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 0.94Hammer | Apr 1, 2015 | Ended | Aug 1, 2017 | 0.94.10 | No | EOL |
| 0.87Giant | Oct 1, 2014 | Ended | Apr 1, 2015 | 0.87.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.80Firefly | May 1, 2014 | Ended | Apr 1, 2016 | 0.80.11 | No | EOL |
| 0.72Emperor | Nov 1, 2013 | Ended | May 1, 2014 | 0.72.2 | No | EOL |
| 0.67Dumpling | Aug 1, 2013 | Ended | May 1, 2015 | 0.67.11 | No | EOL |
Data sources
Sources
Last verified
Sep 19, 2026
When an archived EOL date conflicts with a later patch listed on the same official page, only the ended status is retained pending clarification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Ceph have reached end of life?
The following Ceph versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 (and 7 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Ceph 18?
Ceph 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 Ceph?
The latest version of Ceph is 20.2.4, released in the 20 release cycle.
How many versions of Ceph are currently supported?
Ceph currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 20, 19.
When does Ceph 20 reach end of life?
Estimated Jun 1, 2027
What should I do when Ceph reaches end of life?
When a Ceph 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.