Apache APISIX 3.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache APISIX 3.18 reached end of life on 28 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
7 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache APISIX 3.19. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache APISIX release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Aug 2026 | 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 28 Sept 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | 3.18.0 · 20 Aug 2026 | final |
Where to go from 3.18
Recommended target: Apache APISIX 3.19.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache APISIX 3.19 (latest release 3.19.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache APISIX 3.18 still safe to use?
Apache APISIX 3.18 reached end of life on 28 Sept 2026, 7 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache APISIX 3.18?
Yes — the final release (3.18.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache APISIX 3.18 to?
Upgrade to Apache APISIX 3.19, the newest actively supported branch.
All Apache APISIX versions
3.19 supported 3.18 EOL 2026 3.17 EOL 2026 3.16 EOL 2026 3.15 EOL 2026 3.14 EOL 2026 3.13 EOL 2025 3.12 EOL 2025 3.11 EOL 2025 3.10 EOL 2024 3.9 EOL 2024 3.8 EOL 2024 3.7 EOL 2024 3.6 EOL 2023 3.5 EOL 2023 3.4 EOL 2023 3.3 EOL 2023 3.2 EOL 2024 3.1 EOL 2023 3.0 EOL 2022 2.15 EOL 2023 2.14 EOL 2022 2.13 EOL 2022 2.12 EOL 2022 2.11 EOL 2022 2.10 EOL 2022