Kibana 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Kibana 7 reached end of life on 15 Jan 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
206 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Kibana 9.4. Support timeline
Official dates from the Kibana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Apr 2019 | — |
| End of life | 15 Jan 2026 | 0.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.17.29 · 24 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Kibana 9.4.
The newest actively supported branch is Kibana 9.4 (latest release 9.4.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Kibana 7 still safe to use?
Kibana 7 reached end of life on 15 Jan 2026, 206 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Kibana 7?
Yes — the final release (7.17.29) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Kibana 7 to?
Upgrade to Kibana 9.4, the newest actively supported branch.