Karpenter 1.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Karpenter 1.7 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
184 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 | 16 Sept 2025 | — |
| End of life | 6 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.7.2 · 8 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.7
Recommended target: Karpenter 1.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Karpenter 1.14 (latest release 1.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Karpenter 1.7 still safe to use?
Karpenter 1.7 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026, 184 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Karpenter 1.7?
Yes — the final release (1.7.2) 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 1.7 to?
Upgrade to Karpenter 1.14, the newest actively supported branch.