Ansible-core 2.21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ansible-core 2.21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2027.
478 days of security support left
2.21.2 latest release
13% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 31 May 2026 → 30 Nov 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible-core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Nov 2027 | in 478 days |
| Latest release | 2.21.2 · 13 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Ansible-core 2.21 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansible-core 2.21 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | this branch |
| Ansible-core 2.20 | 31 May 2027 | 295 | -183 days |
| Ansible-core 2.19 | 30 Nov 2026 | 113 | -365 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ansible-core 2.21 reach end of life?
Ansible-core 2.21 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2027 — 478 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ansible-core 2.21 still supported?
Yes. Ansible-core 2.21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.21.2, published 13 Jul 2026.
What happens when Ansible-core 2.21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ansible-core 2.21?
478 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.