Karpenter 1.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Karpenter 1.12 reached end of life on 10 Jun 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
60 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Karpenter 1.14. Support timeline
Official dates from the Karpenter release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Apr 2026 | — |
| End of life | 10 Jun 2026 | 0.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.12.1 · 28 May 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.12
Recommended target: Karpenter 1.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Karpenter 1.14 (latest release 1.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Karpenter 1.12 still safe to use?
Karpenter 1.12 reached end of life on 10 Jun 2026, 60 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Karpenter 1.12?
Yes — the final release (1.12.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Karpenter 1.12 to?
Upgrade to Karpenter 1.14, the newest actively supported branch.