ROS end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, none of the listed ROS versions is supported.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| noetic Noetic Ninjemys | End of life | 2020-05-23 | — | 2025-05-01 | — |
| melodic Melodic Morenia | End of life | 2018-05-23 | — | 2023-04-01 | — |
| lunar Lunar Loggerhead | End of life | 2017-05-23 | — | 2019-05-01 | — |
| kinetic Kinetic Kame | End of life | 2016-05-23 | — | 2021-05-01 | — |
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 ROS versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, none of the listed ROS versions is supported.
What is the latest ROS version?
The newest ROS release cycle is noetic.
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