MetalLB 0.14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
MetalLB 0.14 reached end of life on 3 Jun 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
432 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to MetalLB 0.16. Support timeline
Official dates from the MetalLB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jan 2024 | — |
| End of life | 3 Jun 2025 | 1.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.14.9 · 17 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 0.14
Recommended target: MetalLB 0.16.
The newest actively supported branch is MetalLB 0.16 (latest release 0.16.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is MetalLB 0.14 still safe to use?
MetalLB 0.14 reached end of life on 3 Jun 2025, 432 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download MetalLB 0.14?
Yes — the final release (0.14.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade MetalLB 0.14 to?
Upgrade to MetalLB 0.16, the newest actively supported branch.