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IstioEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Server SoftwareLatest Version: 1.31.1Latest Release: Sep 21, 2026
Istio is an open-source service mesh that provides traffic management, security, and observability for microservices.
Support summary
Istio 1.29 reaches EOL in 34 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Oct 31, 2026
Istio 1.29 · 34 days left
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
25
Latest Version
1.31.1
Active Support
3
EOL
22
Lifecycle Timeline
May 13, 2024As of Sep 27, 2026
1.31Active · Feb 28, 2027
1.30Active · Dec 31, 2026
1.29Active · Oct 31, 2026
1.28EOL · Jul 1, 2026
1.27EOL · Apr 7, 2026
1.26EOL · Dec 22, 2025
1.25EOL · Sep 30, 2025
1.24EOL · Jun 24, 2025
1.23EOL · Apr 16, 2025
1.22EOL · Jan 22, 2025
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Aug 31, 2026 | Maintained | Feb 28, 2027 | 1.31.1 | No | Active |
| 1.30 | May 18, 2026 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2026 | 1.30.5 | No | Active |
| 1.29 | Feb 16, 2026 | Maintained | Oct 31, 2026 | 1.29.8 | No | Active |
| 1.28 | Nov 5, 2025 | Ended | Jul 1, 2026 | 1.28.10 | No | EOL |
| 1.27 | Aug 11, 2025 | Ended | Apr 7, 2026 | 1.27.9 | No | EOL |
| 1.26 | May 8, 2025 | Ended | Dec 22, 2025 | 1.26.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.25 | Mar 3, 2025 | Ended | Sep 30, 2025 | 1.25.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.24 | Nov 7, 2024 | Ended | Jun 24, 2025 | 1.24.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.23 | Aug 14, 2024 | Ended | Apr 16, 2025 | 1.23.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.22 | May 13, 2024 | Ended | Jan 22, 2025 | 1.22.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.21 | Mar 13, 2024 | Ended | Sep 27, 2024 | 1.21.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.20 | Nov 14, 2023 | Ended | Jun 25, 2024 | 1.20.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.19 | Sep 5, 2023 | Ended | Apr 24, 2024 | 1.19.10 | No | EOL |
| 1.18 | Jun 7, 2023 | Ended | Jan 4, 2024 | 1.18.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.17 | Feb 14, 2023 | Ended | Oct 27, 2023 | 1.17.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.16 | Nov 15, 2022 | Ended | Jul 25, 2023 | 1.16.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.15 | Aug 31, 2022 | Ended | Apr 4, 2023 | 1.15.7 | No | EOL |
| 1.14 | Jun 1, 2022 | Ended | Dec 27, 2022 | 1.14.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.13 | Feb 11, 2022 | Ended | Oct 12, 2022 | 1.13.9 | No | EOL |
| 1.12 | Nov 18, 2021 | Ended | Jul 12, 2022 | 1.12.9 | No | EOL |
| 1.11 | Aug 12, 2021 | Ended | Mar 25, 2022 | 1.11.8 | No | EOL |
| 1.10 | May 18, 2021 | Ended | Jan 7, 2022 | 1.10.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.9 | Feb 9, 2021 | Ended | Oct 8, 2021 | 1.9.9 | No | EOL |
| 1.8 | Nov 19, 2020 | Ended | May 12, 2021 | 1.8.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.7 | Aug 21, 2020 | Ended | Feb 25, 2021 | 1.7.8 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/istio/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/istio.svg" alt="Istio end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Istio have reached end of life?
The following Istio versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.28, 1.27, 1.26, 1.25, 1.24, 1.23, 1.22, 1.21 (and 14 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Istio 1.28?
Istio 1.28 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 Istio?
The latest version of Istio is 1.31.1, released in the 1.31 release cycle.
How many versions of Istio are currently supported?
Istio currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 1.31, 1.30, 1.29.
When does Istio 1.31 reach end of life?
Istio 1.31 is scheduled to reach end of life on Feb 28, 2027.
What should I do when Istio reaches end of life?
When a Istio 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.