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Next.js End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline

Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all Next.js versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.

Next.js 15 reaches end of life on October 21, 2026. Plan your migration now — 120 days remaining.
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Latest Active
16.2.9
16 series
Next EOL
15
Oct 21, 2026
Active Versions
1
of 8 total
EOL Versions
6
no longer patched
50 / 100
Medium Risk
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EOL Recency
30/40
Attack Surface
20/30 High tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →
Release Cycle Timeline
EOL   Warning   Active   Today
Release cycle timeline 2020202120222023202420252026910111213141516TODAY
All Versions
VersionLatest ReleaseRelease DateEOL DateDaysStatus
9 9.5.5 Jul 8, 2019 Oct 27, 2020 2065 days past EOL EOL
10 10.2.3 Oct 27, 2020 Jun 15, 2021 1834 days past EOL EOL
11 11.1.4 Jun 15, 2021 Jan 27, 2022 1608 days past EOL EOL
12 12.3.7 Oct 26, 2021 Nov 21, 2022 1310 days past EOL EOL
13 13.5.11 Oct 25, 2022 Dec 21, 2024 549 days past EOL EOL
14 LTS 14.2.35 Oct 26, 2023 Oct 26, 2025 240 days past EOL EOL
15 LTS 15.5.19 Oct 21, 2024 Oct 21, 2026 120 days remaining Warning
16 LTS 16.2.9 Oct 22, 2025 TBD Supported Active

What does Next.js end of life mean for your organization?

When a version of Next.js reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.

Organizations running EOL Next.js should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.

Extended Support Options

If you cannot migrate immediately, extended support vendors provide continued security patches for EOL Next.js versions. This is a bridge, not a permanent solution — plan your migration in parallel.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end-of-life date for Next.js?
The next Next.js version reaching EOL is 15 on October 21, 2026. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.
When is the Next.js support end date?
The next Next.js support end date is October 21, 2026, when version 15 reaches end of support. Each version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.
What is the latest supported version of Next.js?
The latest active version of Next.js is 16.2.9. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.
What happens when Next.js reaches end of life?
When Next.js reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.
How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of Next.js?
Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.
Is there extended support available for EOL Next.js versions?
Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

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