CockroachDB 19.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
CockroachDB 19.2 reached end of life on 12 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the CockroachDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Nov 2019 | — |
| End of life | 12 May 2021 | 5.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 12 Nov 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 19.2.12 · 12 Jan 2021 | final |
Where to go from 19.2
Recommended target: CockroachDB 26.2 (supported until 27 Oct 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is CockroachDB 26.2 (latest release 26.2.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is CockroachDB 19.2 still safe to use?
CockroachDB 19.2 reached end of life on 12 May 2021, 1,915 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CockroachDB 19.2?
Yes — the final release (19.2.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade CockroachDB 19.2 to?
Upgrade to CockroachDB 26.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 27 Oct 2027).