Microsoft .NET 10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Microsoft .NET 10 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Nov 2028.
771 days of security support left
10.0.12 latest release
30% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 11 Nov 2025 → 14 Nov 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates, read directly from github.com and dotnet.microsoft.com.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Support Status ends | 14 Nov 2028 | in 2y 1mo |
| Latest release | 10.0.12 · 8 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Microsoft .NET 10 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft .NET 10 | 14 Nov 2028 | 771 | this branch |
| Microsoft .NET 9 | 10 Nov 2026 | 36 | -735 days |
| Microsoft .NET 8 | 10 Nov 2026 | 36 | -735 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Microsoft .NET 10 reach end of life?
Microsoft .NET 10 reaches end of life on 14 Nov 2028 — 771 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Microsoft .NET 10 still supported?
Yes. Microsoft .NET 10 is currently maintained. Latest release: 10.0.12, published 8 Sept 2026.
What happens when Microsoft .NET 10 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Nov 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Microsoft .NET 10?
771 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.