containerd 1.6 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2025-08-23 (411 days ago)
Upgrade: containerd 1.6 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, 2.0.
| Product | containerd |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 1.6 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2022-02-15 |
| LTS | yes |
| Active support until | 2023-09-10 |
| End of life | 2025-08-23 |
| Latest version | 1.6.39 (2025-07-22) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All containerd versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is containerd 1.6 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2025-08-23 (411 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does containerd 1.6 reach end of life?
containerd 1.6 reached end of life on 2025-08-23.
When was containerd 1.6 released?
containerd 1.6 was first released on 2022-02-15.
What is the latest containerd 1.6 version?
The latest 1.6 release is 1.6.39, published on 2025-07-22.
Is containerd 1.6 an LTS release?
Yes.
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