dbt Core 2.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
dbt Core 2.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Sept 2027.
344 days of security support left
2.0.5 latest release
6% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Sept 2026 → 14 Sept 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the dbt Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Sept 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Critical Support ends | 14 Sept 2027 | in 11mo |
| Latest release | 2.0.5 · 18 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
dbt Core 2.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| dbt Core 2.0 | 14 Sept 2027 | 344 | this branch |
| dbt Core 1.12 | 16 Jul 2027 | 284 | -60 days |
| dbt Core 1.11 | 19 Dec 2026 | 75 | -269 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does dbt Core 2.0 reach end of life?
dbt Core 2.0 reaches end of life on 14 Sept 2027 — 344 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is dbt Core 2.0 still supported?
Yes. dbt Core 2.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.0.5, published 18 Sept 2026.
What happens when dbt Core 2.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from dbt Core 2.0?
344 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.