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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the latest supported version of Next.js?

The latest active version of Next.js is 16.2.10. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.

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.

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Latest Active

16.2.10

16 series

Next EOL

Oct 21, 2026

Active Versions

of 8 total

EOL Versions

no longer patched

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

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Release Cycle Timeline

■ EOL ■ Warning ■ Active ┊ Today

All Versions

Version	Latest Release	Release Date	EOL Date	Days	Status
9	9.5.5	Jul 8, 2019	Oct 27, 2020	2083 days past EOL	EOL
10	10.2.3	Oct 27, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	1852 days past EOL	EOL
11	11.1.4	Jun 15, 2021	Jan 27, 2022	1626 days past EOL	EOL
12	12.3.7	Oct 26, 2021	Nov 21, 2022	1328 days past EOL	EOL
13	13.5.11	Oct 25, 2022	Dec 21, 2024	567 days past EOL	EOL
14 LTS	14.2.35	Oct 26, 2023	Oct 26, 2025	258 days past EOL	EOL
15 LTS	15.5.20	Oct 21, 2024	Oct 21, 2026	102 days remaining	Warning
16 LTS	16.2.10	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.

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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 16.2.10. 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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