ROS kinetic end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2021-05-01 (1986 days ago)
Upgrade: ROS kinetic no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: none listed.
| Product | ROS |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | kinetic Kinetic Kame |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2016-05-23 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2021-05-01 |
| Latest version | — |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All ROS versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is ROS kinetic end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2021-05-01 (1986 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does ROS kinetic reach end of life?
ROS kinetic reached end of life on 2021-05-01.
When was ROS kinetic released?
ROS kinetic was first released on 2016-05-23.
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