Looker 22.6 · Version Status
Looker 22.6 End of Life Date
Looker 22.6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Looker 22.6 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1347 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 31, 2022
1347 days past EOL
Latest Release
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LTS release
Release Date
Apr 18, 2022
Looker 22.6 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7.16 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 7.18 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 7.20 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 21.0 LTS |
— |
May 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.4 |
— |
Jun 10, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.6 LTS |
— |
Aug 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.8 |
— |
Oct 16, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.10 |
— |
Sep 14, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Looker 22.6 end of life mean?
When Looker 22.6 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Looker 22.6 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Looker 7.20 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Looker 22.6 reach end of life?
Looker 22.6 reached end of life on August 31, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Looker 22.6 still supported?
No. Looker 22.6 reached end of life on August 31, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Looker 22.6?
The recommended upgrade from Looker 22.6 is
Looker 7.20 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Looker full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Looker 22.6 past EOL?
When Looker 22.6 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Looker should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.