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OpenBSD is a security-focused, free Unix-like operating system emphasizing correctness, security, and code quality.
Versions
59
Latest Version
7.9
Active Support
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EOL
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | May 19, 2026 | Yes | Jun 1, 2027 | 7.9 | No | Active |
| 7.8 | Oct 22, 2025 | Yes | Nov 1, 2026 | 7.8 | No | Active |
| 7.7 | Apr 28, 2025 | No | May 19, 2026 | 7.7 | No | EOL |
| 7.6 | Oct 8, 2024 | No | Oct 22, 2025 | 7.6 | No | EOL |
| 7.5 | Apr 5, 2024 | No | Apr 28, 2025 | 7.5 | No | EOL |
| 7.4 | Oct 16, 2023 | No | Oct 8, 2024 | 7.4 | No | EOL |
| 7.3 | Apr 10, 2023 | No | Apr 5, 2024 | 7.3 | No | EOL |
| 7.2 | Oct 20, 2022 | No | Oct 16, 2023 | 7.2 | No | EOL |
| 7.1 | Apr 21, 2022 | No | Apr 10, 2023 | 7.1 | No | EOL |
| 7.0 | Oct 14, 2021 | No | Oct 20, 2022 | 7.0 | No | EOL |
| 6.9 | May 1, 2021 | No | Apr 21, 2022 | 6.9 | No | EOL |
| 6.8 | Oct 18, 2020 | No | Oct 14, 2021 | 6.8 | No | EOL |
| 6.7 | May 19, 2020 | No | May 1, 2021 | 6.7 | No | EOL |
| 6.6 | Oct 17, 2019 | No | Oct 18, 2020 | 6.6 | No | EOL |
| 6.5 | Apr 24, 2019 | No | May 19, 2020 | 6.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.4 | Oct 18, 2018 | No | Oct 17, 2019 | 6.4 | No | EOL |
| 6.3 | Apr 2, 2018 | No | May 3, 2019 | 6.3 | No | EOL |
| 6.2 | Oct 9, 2017 | No | Oct 18, 2018 | 6.2 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | Apr 11, 2017 | No | Apr 15, 2018 | 6.1 | No | EOL |
| 6.0 | Sep 1, 2016 | No | Oct 9, 2017 | 6.0 | No | EOL |
| 5.9 | Mar 29, 2016 | No | Apr 11, 2017 | 5.9 | No | EOL |
| 5.8 | Oct 18, 2015 | No | Sep 1, 2016 | 5.8 | No | EOL |
| 5.7 | May 1, 2015 | No | Mar 29, 2016 | 5.7 | No | EOL |
| 5.6 | Nov 1, 2014 | No | Oct 18, 2015 | 5.6 | No | EOL |
| 5.5 | May 1, 2014 | No | May 1, 2015 | 5.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.4 | Nov 1, 2013 | No | Nov 1, 2014 | 5.4 | No | EOL |
| 5.3 | May 1, 2013 | No | May 1, 2014 | 5.3 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Nov 1, 2012 | No | Nov 1, 2013 | 5.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | May 1, 2012 | No | May 1, 2013 | 5.1 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2011 | No | Nov 1, 2012 | 5.0 | No | EOL |
| 4.9 | May 1, 2011 | No | May 1, 2012 | 4.9 | No | EOL |
| 4.8 | Nov 1, 2010 | No | Nov 1, 2011 | 4.8 | No | EOL |
| 4.7 | May 19, 2010 | No | May 1, 2011 | 4.7 | No | EOL |
| 4.6 | Oct 18, 2009 | No | Nov 1, 2010 | 4.6 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | May 1, 2009 | No | May 19, 2010 | 4.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Nov 1, 2008 | No | Oct 18, 2009 | 4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | May 1, 2008 | No | May 1, 2009 | 4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Nov 1, 2007 | No | Nov 1, 2008 | 4.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | May 1, 2007 | No | May 1, 2008 | 4.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Nov 1, 2006 | No | Nov 1, 2007 | 4.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.9 | May 1, 2006 | No | May 1, 2007 | 3.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.8 | Nov 1, 2005 | No | Nov 1, 2006 | 3.8 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | May 19, 2005 | No | May 1, 2006 | 3.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Nov 1, 2004 | No | Nov 1, 2005 | 3.6 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | May 1, 2004 | No | May 19, 2005 | 3.5 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Nov 1, 2003 | No | Nov 1, 2004 | 3.4 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | May 1, 2003 | No | May 1, 2004 | 3.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Nov 1, 2002 | No | Nov 1, 2003 | 3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | May 19, 2002 | No | May 1, 2003 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Dec 1, 2001 | No | Nov 1, 2002 | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.9 | Jun 1, 2001 | No | May 19, 2002 | 2.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.8 | Dec 1, 2000 | No | Dec 1, 2001 | 2.8 | No | EOL |
| 2.7 | Jun 15, 2000 | No | Jun 1, 2001 | 2.7 | No | EOL |
| 2.6 | Dec 1, 1999 | No | Dec 1, 2000 | 2.6 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | May 19, 1999 | No | Jun 15, 2000 | 2.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | Dec 1, 1998 | No | Dec 1, 1999 | 2.4 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | May 19, 1998 | No | May 19, 1999 | 2.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Dec 1, 1997 | No | Dec 1, 1998 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Jun 1, 1997 | No | May 19, 1998 | 2.1 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of OpenBSD have reached end of life?
The following OpenBSD versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7.7, 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0 (and 49 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using OpenBSD 7.7?
OpenBSD 7.7 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 OpenBSD?
The latest version of OpenBSD is 7.9, released in the 7.9 release cycle.
How many versions of OpenBSD are currently supported?
OpenBSD currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 7.9, 7.8.
When does OpenBSD 7.9 reach end of life?
OpenBSD 7.9 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 1, 2027.
What should I do when OpenBSD reaches end of life?
When a OpenBSD 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.