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Linux Kernel 6.16 end of life (EOL) date and support status

End of life End of life since 2025-10-12 (361 days ago)

Upgrade: Linux Kernel 6.16 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 7.2, 6.18, 6.12, 6.6, 6.1, 5.15, 5.10.

ProductLinux Kernel
Version cycle6.16
StatusEnd of life
Released2025-07-27
Active support until—
End of life2025-10-12
Latest version6.16.12 (2025-10-12)
Last verified2026-10-08

All Linux Kernel versions → · Source: endoflife.date

Frequently asked questions

Is Linux Kernel 6.16 end of life?

Yes. End of life since 2025-10-12 (361 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.

When does Linux Kernel 6.16 reach end of life?

Linux Kernel 6.16 reached end of life on 2025-10-12.

When was Linux Kernel 6.16 released?

Linux Kernel 6.16 was first released on 2025-07-27.

What is the latest Linux Kernel 6.16 version?

The latest 6.16 release is 6.16.12, published on 2025-10-12.

Give your AI agent these facts

Vigia is a free MCP server: your coding agent checks versions, breaking changes and vulnerabilities before it writes code. No signup, no API key.

claude mcp add --transport http vigia https://vigia.coredls.cloud/mcp

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{ "mcpServers": { "vigia": { "url": "https://vigia.coredls.cloud/mcp" } } }

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For agents

GET https://vigia.coredls.cloud/v1/eol/linux/6.16