Karpenter 1.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Karpenter 1.2 reached end of life on 16 Apr 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
480 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 | 28 Jan 2025 | — |
| End of life | 16 Apr 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.2.5 · 8 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.2
Recommended target: Karpenter 1.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Karpenter 1.14 (latest release 1.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Karpenter 1.2 still safe to use?
Karpenter 1.2 reached end of life on 16 Apr 2025, 480 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Karpenter 1.2?
Yes — the final release (1.2.5) 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 1.2 to?
Upgrade to Karpenter 1.14, the newest actively supported branch.