FreeBSD 10.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
FreeBSD 10.4 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the FreeBSD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Oct 2017 | — |
| End of life | 31 Oct 2018 | 7.8 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 10.4
Recommended target: FreeBSD 15.1 (supported until 31 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is FreeBSD 15.1 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is FreeBSD 10.4 still safe to use?
FreeBSD 10.4 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2018, 2,839 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download FreeBSD 10.4?
Yes — the final release (10.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade FreeBSD 10.4 to?
Upgrade to FreeBSD 15.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).