Freedesktop SDK 25.08 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Freedesktop SDK 25.08 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2027.
388 days of security support left
25.08.15 latest release
47% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 1 Sept 2025 → 1 Sept 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Freedesktop SDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Sept 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 1 Sept 2027 | in 388 days |
| Latest release | 25.08.15 · 29 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Freedesktop SDK 25.08 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 25.08 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop SDK 25.08 | 1 Sept 2027 | 388 | this branch |
| Freedesktop SDK 24.08 | 8 Sept 2026 | 30 | -358 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Freedesktop SDK 25.08 reach end of life?
Freedesktop SDK 25.08 reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2027 — 388 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Freedesktop SDK 25.08 still supported?
Yes. Freedesktop SDK 25.08 is currently maintained. Latest release: 25.08.15, published 29 Jul 2026.
What happens when Freedesktop SDK 25.08 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Freedesktop SDK 25.08?
388 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.