Ansible 7 End of Life
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End of Life
Ansible 7 reached end of life on 22 Jun 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,144 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 | 22 Nov 2022 | — |
| End of life | 22 Jun 2023 | 3.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.7.0 · 22 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Ansible 14.
The newest actively supported branch is Ansible 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 7 still safe to use?
Ansible 7 reached end of life on 22 Jun 2023, 1,144 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ansible 7?
Yes — the final release (7.7.0) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to Ansible 14, the newest actively supported branch.