Bazel 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Bazel 7 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026.
144 days of security support left
7.7.1 latest release
87% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 Dec 2023 → 31 Dec 2026.
Check your versionbazel --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bazel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Dec 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2026 | in 144 days |
| Active support ended | 9 Dec 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.7.1 · 12 Nov 2025 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Bazel 9 extends security support by about 731 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bazel 7 reach end of life?
Bazel 7 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026 — 144 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Bazel 7 still supported?
Yes. Bazel 7 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.7.1, published 12 Nov 2025.
What happens when Bazel 7 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Bazel 7?
144 days. Moving to Bazel 9 instead buys roughly 731 more days of security support.