BIG-IP end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported BIG-IP versions are 21.1, 17.5, 17.1.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 LTS | Supported | 2026-05-05 | 2029-05-05 | 2029-05-05 | 21.1.0 |
| 21.0 | End of life | 2025-11-06 | 2026-08-06 | 2026-08-06 | 21.0.0 |
| 17.5 LTS | Supported | 2025-02-27 | 2029-01-01 | 2029-01-01 | 17.5.1 |
| 17.1 LTS | Supported | 2023-03-14 | 2027-03-31 | 2027-03-31 | 17.1.3 |
| 17.0 | End of life | 2022-04-26 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-07-31 | 17.0.0 |
| 16.1 LTS | End of life | 2021-07-07 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 16.1.6 |
| 16.0 | End of life | 2020-07-16 | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-07 | 16.0.1.1 |
| 15.1 LTS | End of life | 2019-12-11 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 15.1.10 |
| 15.0 | End of life | 2019-05-23 | 2020-08-23 | 2020-08-23 | 15.0.1 |
| 14.1 | End of life | 2018-12-11 | 2023-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 14.1.5 |
| 14.0 | End of life | 2018-08-09 | 2019-11-09 | 2019-11-09 | 14.0.1 |
| 13.1 | End of life | 2017-12-19 | 2022-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 13.1.5 |
| 13.0 | End of life | 2017-02-22 | 2018-05-22 | 2019-05-22 | 13.0.1 |
| 12.1 | End of life | 2016-05-18 | 2021-05-18 | 2022-05-18 | 12.1.6 |
| 12.0 | End of life | 2015-09-02 | 2016-12-02 | 2017-12-02 | 12.0.0 |
| 11.6 | End of life | 2014-08-25 | 2021-05-10 | 2022-05-10 | 11.6.5 |
| 11.5 | End of life | 2014-01-31 | 2019-04-08 | 2020-04-08 | 11.5.10 |
| 11.4 | End of life | 2013-06-11 | 2016-09-17 | 2017-09-17 | 11.4.1 |
| 11.3 | End of life | 2012-12-17 | 2014-12-17 | 2015-12-17 | 11.3.0 |
| 11.2 | End of life | 2012-06-11 | 2017-12-31 | 2018-12-31 | 11.2.1 |
| 11.1 | End of life | 2011-11-28 | 2013-11-28 | 2014-11-28 | 11.1.0 |
| 11.0 | End of life | 2011-08-24 | 2013-08-24 | 2014-08-24 | 11.0.0 |
| 10.2 | End of life | 2010-05-04 | 2015-12-31 | 2016-12-31 | 10.2.4 |
| 10.1 | End of life | 2009-12-17 | 2015-03-01 | 2016-03-01 | 10.1.0 |
| 10.0 | End of life | 2009-03-12 | 2012-08-31 | 2013-08-31 | 10.0.1 |
| 9.6 | End of life | 2007-12-20 | 2011-03-31 | 2012-03-31 | 9.6.1 |
| 9.4 | End of life | 2006-12-20 | 2012-08-31 | 2013-08-31 | 9.4.8 |
| 9.3 | End of life | 2006-04-27 | 2011-03-31 | 2012-03-31 | 9.3.1 |
| 9.2 | End of life | 2005-09-29 | 2007-07-31 | 2008-07-31 | 9.2.5 |
| 9.1 | End of life | 2005-07-26 | 2008-04-30 | 2009-04-30 | 9.1.3 |
| 9.0 | End of life | 2004-08-23 | 2006-05-18 | 2007-05-18 | 9.0.5 |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date · release policy. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which BIG-IP versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported BIG-IP versions are 21.1, 17.5, 17.1. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest BIG-IP version?
The newest BIG-IP release cycle is 21.1, whose latest version is 21.1.0 (2026-05-05).
Which BIG-IP versions are LTS?
Long-term support versions still receiving fixes: 21.1, 17.5, 17.1.
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