React 16 end of life (EOL) date and support status
Security fixes only No end-of-life date announced yet
React 16 only receives security fixes; plan an upgrade to 19.
| Product | React |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 16 |
| Status | Security fixes only |
| Released | 2017-09-26 |
| Active support until | 2020-10-20 |
| End of life | — |
| Latest version | 16.14.0 (2020-10-14) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is React 16 end of life?
Not yet, but active support has ended: React 16 only receives security fixes.
When does React 16 reach end of life?
No end-of-life date has been announced for React 16.
When was React 16 released?
React 16 was first released on 2017-09-26.
What is the latest React 16 version?
The latest 16 release is 16.14.0, published on 2020-10-14.
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