Debian 10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Debian 10 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Jun 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Jul 2019 | 7y 3mo ago |
| Debian Security Support ended | 10 Sept 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Debian <abbr title="Long Term Support">LTS</abbr> ended | 30 Jun 2024 | 2y 3mo ago |
| <abbr title="Extended LTS">ELTS</abbr> ends | 30 Jun 2029 | in 2y 9mo |
| Latest release | 10.13 · 10 Sept 2022 | final |
Where to go from 10
Recommended target: Debian 13 (supported until 30 Jun 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Debian 13 (latest release 13.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 10 still safe to use?
Debian 10 left standard support on 30 Jun 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Jun 2029 — 999 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Debian 10?
Yes — the final release (10.13) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Debian 10 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2030).