Forgejo 17.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Forgejo 17.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Jan 2027.
86 days of security support left
17.0.1 latest release
18% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Oct 2026 → 28 Jan 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Forgejo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Oct 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 28 Jan 2027 | in 3mo |
| Latest release | 17.0.1 · 26 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Forgejo 17.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgejo 17.0 | 28 Jan 2027 | 86 | this branch |
| Forgejo 15.0 | 15 Jul 2027 | 254 | +168 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Forgejo 17.0 reach end of life?
Forgejo 17.0 reaches end of life on 28 Jan 2027 — 86 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Forgejo 17.0 still supported?
Yes. Forgejo 17.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.1, published 26 Oct 2026.
What happens when Forgejo 17.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Jan 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Forgejo 17.0?
86 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.