Bitcoin Core 28 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Bitcoin Core 28 reached end of life on 19 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
112 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Bitcoin Core 31. Support timeline
Official dates from the Bitcoin Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Oct 2024 | — |
| End of life | 19 Apr 2026 | 0.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 28.4 · 6 Apr 2026 | final |
Where to go from 28
Recommended target: Bitcoin Core 31.
The newest actively supported branch is Bitcoin Core 31 (latest release 31.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitcoin Core 28 still safe to use?
Bitcoin Core 28 reached end of life on 19 Apr 2026, 112 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bitcoin Core 28?
Yes — the final release (28.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bitcoin Core 28 to?
Upgrade to Bitcoin Core 31, the newest actively supported branch.
All Bitcoin Core versions
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