Raspberry Pi pico · Version Status
Raspberry Pi pico End of Life Date
Raspberry Pi pico end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Raspberry Pi pico is actively supported. EOL date: January 1, 2036.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2036
3524 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jan 21, 2021
Raspberry Pi pico series
All Raspberry Pi Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1-b |
— |
Jul 14, 2014 |
EOL |
| 1-a |
— |
Nov 10, 2014 |
EOL |
| cm1 |
— |
Jan 1, 2026 |
EOL |
| 1-b+ |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 1-a+ |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 2-b |
— |
Jan 1, 2026 |
EOL |
| zero |
— |
Jan 1, 2030 |
Active |
| 3-b |
— |
Jan 1, 2028 |
Active |
What does Raspberry Pi pico end of life mean?
When Raspberry Pi pico 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 Raspberry Pi pico past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Raspberry Pi 5-500+ or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Raspberry Pi pico reach end of life?
Raspberry Pi pico reached end of life on January 1, 2036. That is 3524 days remaining.
Is Raspberry Pi pico still supported?
Yes, Raspberry Pi pico is currently supported. The EOL date is January 1, 2036.
What should I upgrade to from Raspberry Pi pico?
The recommended upgrade from Raspberry Pi pico is
Raspberry Pi 5-500+ — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Raspberry Pi full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Raspberry Pi pico past EOL?
When Raspberry Pi pico 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 Raspberry Pi should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.