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FreeBSD is a free, open-source Unix-like operating system known for its performance, networking, and security features.
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87
Latest Version
14.4
Active Support
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EOL
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.4 | Mar 10, 2026 | Yes | Dec 31, 2026 | 14.4 | No | Active |
| 15 | Dec 2, 2025 | Yes | Dec 31, 2029 | 15 | No | Active |
| 15.0 | Dec 2, 2025 | Yes | Sep 30, 2026 | 15.0 | No | Active |
| 14.3 | Jun 10, 2025 | Yes | Jun 30, 2026 | 14.3 | No | Active |
| 13.5 | Mar 11, 2025 | No | Apr 30, 2026 | 13.5 | No | EOL |
| 14.2 | Dec 3, 2024 | No | Sep 30, 2025 | 14.2 | No | EOL |
| 13.4 | Sep 17, 2024 | No | Jun 30, 2025 | 13.4 | No | EOL |
| 14.1 | Jun 4, 2024 | No | Mar 31, 2025 | 14.1 | No | EOL |
| 13.3 | Mar 5, 2024 | No | Dec 31, 2024 | 13.3 | No | EOL |
| 14.0 | Nov 20, 2023 | No | Sep 30, 2024 | 14.0 | No | EOL |
| 14 | Nov 20, 2023 | Yes | Nov 30, 2028 | 14 | No | Active |
| 13.2 | Apr 11, 2023 | No | Jun 30, 2024 | 13.2 | No | EOL |
| 12.4 | Dec 5, 2022 | No | Dec 31, 2023 | 12.4 | No | EOL |
| 13.1 | May 16, 2022 | No | Jul 31, 2023 | 13.1 | No | EOL |
| 12.3 | Dec 7, 2021 | No | Mar 31, 2023 | 12.3 | No | EOL |
| 13.0 | Apr 13, 2021 | No | Aug 31, 2022 | 13.0 | No | EOL |
| 13 | Apr 13, 2021 | No | Apr 30, 2026 | 13 | No | EOL |
| 12.2 | Oct 27, 2020 | No | Mar 31, 2022 | 12.2 | No | EOL |
| 11.4 | Jun 16, 2020 | No | Sep 30, 2021 | 11.4 | No | EOL |
| 12.1 | Nov 4, 2019 | No | Jan 31, 2021 | 12.1 | No | EOL |
| 11.3 | Jul 9, 2019 | No | Sep 30, 2020 | 11.3 | No | EOL |
| 12.0 | Dec 11, 2018 | No | Feb 29, 2020 | 12.0 | No | EOL |
| 12 | Dec 11, 2018 | No | Dec 31, 2023 | 12 | No | EOL |
| 11.2 | Jun 28, 2018 | No | Oct 31, 2019 | 11.2 | No | EOL |
| 10.4 | Oct 3, 2017 | No | Oct 31, 2018 | 10.4 | No | EOL |
| 11.1 | Jul 26, 2017 | No | Sep 30, 2018 | 11.1 | No | EOL |
| 11.0 | Oct 10, 2016 | No | Nov 30, 2017 | 11.0 | No | EOL |
| 11 | Oct 10, 2016 | No | Sep 30, 2021 | 11 | No | EOL |
| 10.3 | Apr 4, 2016 | No | Apr 30, 2018 | 10.3 | No | EOL |
| 10.2 | Aug 13, 2015 | No | Dec 31, 2016 | 10.2 | No | EOL |
| 10.1 | Nov 14, 2014 | No | Dec 31, 2016 | 10.1 | No | EOL |
| 9.3 | Jul 16, 2014 | No | Dec 31, 2016 | 9.3 | No | EOL |
| 10.0 | Jan 20, 2014 | No | Feb 28, 2015 | 10.0 | No | EOL |
| 10 | Jan 20, 2014 | No | Oct 31, 2018 | 10 | No | EOL |
| 9.2 | Sep 30, 2013 | No | Dec 31, 2014 | 9.2 | No | EOL |
| 8.4 | Jun 9, 2013 | No | Aug 1, 2015 | 8.4 | No | EOL |
| 9.1 | Dec 30, 2012 | No | Dec 31, 2014 | 9.1 | No | EOL |
| 8.3 | Apr 18, 2012 | No | Apr 30, 2014 | 8.3 | No | EOL |
| 9.0 | Jan 10, 2012 | No | Mar 31, 2013 | 9.0 | No | EOL |
| 9 | Jan 10, 2012 | No | Dec 31, 2016 | 9 | No | EOL |
| 7.4 | Feb 24, 2011 | No | Feb 28, 2013 | 7.4 | No | EOL |
| 8.2 | Feb 24, 2011 | No | Jul 31, 2012 | 8.2 | No | EOL |
| 8.1 | Jul 23, 2010 | No | Jul 31, 2012 | 8.1 | No | EOL |
| 7.3 | Mar 23, 2010 | No | Mar 31, 2012 | 7.3 | No | EOL |
| 8.0 | Nov 25, 2009 | No | Nov 30, 2010 | 8.0 | No | EOL |
| 8 | Nov 25, 2009 | No | Aug 1, 2015 | 8 | No | EOL |
| 7.2 | May 4, 2009 | No | Jun 30, 2010 | 7.2 | No | EOL |
| 7.1 | Jan 4, 2009 | No | Feb 28, 2011 | 7.1 | No | EOL |
| 6.4 | Nov 28, 2008 | No | Nov 30, 2010 | 6.4 | No | EOL |
| 7.0 | Feb 27, 2008 | No | Apr 30, 2009 | 7.0 | No | EOL |
| 7 | Feb 27, 2008 | No | Feb 28, 2013 | 7 | No | EOL |
| 6.3 | Jan 18, 2008 | No | Jan 31, 2010 | 6.3 | No | EOL |
| 6.2 | Jan 15, 2007 | No | May 31, 2008 | 6.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.5 | May 25, 2006 | No | May 31, 2008 | 5.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | May 9, 2006 | No | May 31, 2008 | 6.1 | No | EOL |
| 6.0 | Nov 4, 2005 | No | Jan 31, 2007 | 6.0 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Nov 4, 2005 | No | Nov 30, 2010 | 6 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | May 9, 2005 | No | Oct 31, 2006 | 5.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.11 | Jan 25, 2005 | No | Jan 31, 2007 | 4.11 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | Nov 6, 2004 | No | Oct 31, 2006 | 5.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.10 | May 27, 2004 | No | Jan 31, 2007 | 4.10 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Jan 9, 2004 | No | Feb 28, 2005 | 5.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.9 | Oct 28, 2003 | No | Aug 31, 2004 | 4.9 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | Jun 9, 2003 | No | Apr 30, 2004 | 5.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.8 | Apr 3, 2003 | No | Feb 28, 2004 | 4.8 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2003 | No | Sep 30, 2003 | 5.0 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Jan 14, 2003 | No | May 31, 2008 | 5 | No | EOL |
| 4.7 | Oct 10, 2002 | No | Jul 31, 2003 | 4.7 | No | EOL |
| 4.6 | Jun 15, 2002 | No | Jan 31, 2003 | 4.6 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Jan 29, 2002 | No | Sep 30, 2002 | 4.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Sep 20, 2001 | No | Apr 30, 2002 | 4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Apr 20, 2001 | No | Dec 31, 2001 | 4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Nov 21, 2000 | No | Jul 31, 2001 | 4.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Jul 27, 2000 | No | Feb 28, 2001 | 4.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Jun 30, 2000 | No | Jun 30, 2001 | 3.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Mar 14, 2000 | No | Oct 31, 2000 | 4.0 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Mar 14, 2000 | No | Jan 31, 2007 | 4 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Dec 31, 1999 | No | Sep 30, 2000 | 3.4 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Sep 30, 1999 | No | Feb 29, 2000 | 3.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | May 31, 1999 | No | Dec 31, 1999 | 3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Feb 28, 1999 | No | Aug 31, 1999 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Oct 16, 1998 | No | May 31, 1999 | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Mar 31, 1997 | No | Mar 31, 1998 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Nov 30, 1995 | No | Jun 30, 1997 | 2.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Nov 22, 1994 | No | Feb 28, 1996 | 2.0 | No | EOL |
| 1.1 | May 31, 1994 | No | May 31, 1995 | 1.1 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Nov 30, 1993 | No | Aug 31, 1994 | 1.0 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of FreeBSD have reached end of life?
The following FreeBSD versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 13.5, 14.2, 13.4, 14.1, 13.3, 14.0, 13.2, 12.4 (and 74 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using FreeBSD 13.5?
FreeBSD 13.5 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 FreeBSD?
The latest version of FreeBSD is 14.4, released in the 14.4 release cycle.
How many versions of FreeBSD are currently supported?
FreeBSD currently has 5 actively supported version(s): 14.4, 15, 15.0, 14.3, 14.
When does FreeBSD 14.4 reach end of life?
FreeBSD 14.4 is scheduled to reach end of life on Dec 31, 2026.
What should I do when FreeBSD reaches end of life?
When a FreeBSD 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.