Ansible-core 2.20 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ansible-core 2.20 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 May 2027.
295 days of security support left
2.20.7 latest release
49% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 3 Nov 2025 → 31 May 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible-core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 May 2027 | in 295 days |
| Latest release | 2.20.7 · 18 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Ansible-core 2.21 extends security support by about 183 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansible-core 2.21 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | +183 days |
| Ansible-core 2.20 | 31 May 2027 | 295 | this branch |
| Ansible-core 2.19 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -182 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ansible-core 2.20 reach end of life?
Ansible-core 2.20 reaches end of life on 31 May 2027 — 295 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ansible-core 2.20 still supported?
Yes. Ansible-core 2.20 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.20.7, published 18 Jun 2026.
What happens when Ansible-core 2.20 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 May 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ansible-core 2.20?
295 days. Moving to Ansible-core 2.21 instead buys roughly 183 more days of security support.