Grafana 12.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Grafana 12.0 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Grafana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 May 2025 | — |
| End of life | 5 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 22 Jul 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 12.0.10 · 12 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 12.0
Recommended target: Grafana 13.1 (supported until 20 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Grafana 13.1 (latest release 13.1.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana 12.0 still safe to use?
Grafana 12.0 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2026, 185 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Grafana 12.0?
Yes — the final release (12.0.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Grafana 12.0 to?
Upgrade to Grafana 13.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 20 Mar 2027).