Jaeger 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Jaeger 1 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
221 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Jaeger 2. Support timeline
Official dates from the Jaeger release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Dec 2017 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2025 | 0.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.76.0 · 3 Dec 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Jaeger 2.
The newest actively supported branch is Jaeger 2 (latest release 2.20.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Jaeger 1 still safe to use?
Jaeger 1 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2025, 221 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Jaeger 1?
Yes — the final release (1.76.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Jaeger 1 to?
Upgrade to Jaeger 2, the newest actively supported branch.