Ceph 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 18 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
199 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ceph 20. Check your versionceph --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Aug 2023 | 3y 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 20 Mar 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 18.2.8 · 11 Mar 2026 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: Ceph 20 (supported until 1 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Ceph 20 (latest release 20.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph 18 still safe to use?
Ceph 18 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2026, 199 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 18?
Yes — the final release (18.2.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ceph 18 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).