Nextjs 16 · Version Status
Nextjs 16 End of Life Date
Nextjs 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Nextjs 16 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
16.2.6
LTS release
Release Date
Oct 22, 2025
Nextjs 16 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 9 |
9.5.5 |
Oct 27, 2020 |
EOL |
| 10 |
10.2.3 |
Jun 15, 2021 |
EOL |
| 11 |
11.1.4 |
Jan 27, 2022 |
EOL |
| 12 |
12.3.7 |
Nov 21, 2022 |
EOL |
| 13 |
13.5.11 |
Dec 21, 2024 |
EOL |
| 14 LTS |
14.2.35 |
Oct 26, 2025 |
EOL |
| 15 LTS |
15.5.18 |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Warning |
| → 16 LTS |
16.2.6 |
EOL |
Active |
What does Nextjs 16 end of life mean?
When Nextjs 16 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 Nextjs 16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Nextjs 16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Nextjs 16 reach end of life?
Nextjs 16 has already reached end of life.
Is Nextjs 16 still supported?
Yes, Nextjs 16 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from Nextjs 16?
The recommended upgrade from Nextjs 16 is
Nextjs 16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Nextjs full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Nextjs 16 past EOL?
When Nextjs 16 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 Nextjs should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.