MetalLB 0.15 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
MetalLB 0.15 reached end of life on 20 May 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
81 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 | 3 Jun 2025 | — |
| End of life | 20 May 2026 | 0.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.15.3 · 4 Dec 2025 | final |
Where to go from 0.15
Recommended target: MetalLB 0.16.
The newest actively supported branch is MetalLB 0.16 (latest release 0.16.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is MetalLB 0.15 still safe to use?
MetalLB 0.15 reached end of life on 20 May 2026, 81 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download MetalLB 0.15?
Yes — the final release (0.15.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade MetalLB 0.15 to?
Upgrade to MetalLB 0.16, the newest actively supported branch.