Mandrel 24.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Mandrel 24.2 reached end of life on 21 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
292 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Mandrel 25.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the Mandrel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Mar 2025 | — |
| End of life | 21 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 24.2.2.0 · 5 Aug 2025 | final |
Where to go from 24.2
Recommended target: Mandrel 25.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Mandrel 25.0 (latest release 25.0.4.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mandrel 24.2 still safe to use?
Mandrel 24.2 reached end of life on 21 Oct 2025, 292 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Mandrel 24.2?
Yes — the final release (24.2.2.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Mandrel 24.2 to?
Upgrade to Mandrel 25.0, the newest actively supported branch.