Electron 42 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Electron 42 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 20 Oct 2026.
72 days of security support left
42.8.1 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 5 May 2026 → 20 Oct 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Electron release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 20 Oct 2026 | in 72 days |
| Latest release | 42.8.1 · 4 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Electron 43 extends security support by about 77 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electron 43 | 5 Jan 2027 | 149 | +77 days |
| Electron 42 | 20 Oct 2026 | 72 | this branch |
| Electron 41 | 25 Aug 2026 | 16 | -56 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Electron 42 reach end of life?
Electron 42 reaches end of life on 20 Oct 2026 — 72 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Electron 42 still supported?
Yes. Electron 42 is currently maintained. Latest release: 42.8.1, published 4 Aug 2026.
What happens when Electron 42 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 20 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Electron 42?
72 days. Moving to Electron 43 instead buys roughly 77 more days of security support.
All Electron versions
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