Longhorn 1.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Longhorn 1.7 reached end of life on 4 Sept 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Longhorn release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Aug 2024 | — |
| End of life | 4 Sept 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.7.3 · 19 Feb 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.7
Recommended target: Longhorn 1.12 (supported until 2 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Longhorn 1.12 (latest release 1.12.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Longhorn 1.7 still safe to use?
Longhorn 1.7 reached end of life on 4 Sept 2025, 339 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Longhorn 1.7?
Yes — the final release (1.7.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Longhorn 1.7 to?
Upgrade to Longhorn 1.12, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).