React 16 · Version Status
React 16 End of Life Date
React 16 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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React 16 is actively supported. EOL date: Already EOL.
EOL Date
Already EOL
Supported
Latest Release
16.14.0
Standard release
Release Date
Sep 26, 2017
React 16 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 15 |
15.7.0 |
EOL |
Active |
| → 16 |
16.14.0 |
EOL |
Active |
| 17 |
17.0.2 |
EOL |
Active |
| 18 |
18.3.1 |
EOL |
Active |
| 19 |
19.2.6 |
EOL |
Active |
What does React 16 end of life mean?
When React 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 React 16 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to React 19 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does React 16 reach end of life?
React 16 has already reached end of life.
Is React 16 still supported?
Yes, React 16 is currently supported. The EOL date is Already EOL.
What should I upgrade to from React 16?
The recommended upgrade from React 16 is
React 19 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
React full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running React 16 past EOL?
When React 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 React should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.