Ansible 4 End of Life
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End of Life
Ansible 4 reached end of life on 14 Dec 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,699 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ansible 14. Check your versionansible-community --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 May 2021 | — |
| End of life | 14 Dec 2021 | 4.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.10.0 · 14 Dec 2021 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Ansible 14.
The newest actively supported branch is Ansible 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 4 still safe to use?
Ansible 4 reached end of life on 14 Dec 2021, 1,699 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ansible 4?
Yes — the final release (4.10.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ansible 4 to?
Upgrade to Ansible 14, the newest actively supported branch.