nginx 1.27 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
nginx 1.27 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
411 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to nginx 1.31. Check your versionnginx -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the nginx release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 May 2024 | — |
| End of life | 24 Jun 2025 | 1.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.27.5 · 16 Apr 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.27
Recommended target: nginx 1.31.
The newest actively supported branch is nginx 1.31 (latest release 1.31.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is nginx 1.27 still safe to use?
nginx 1.27 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2025, 411 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download nginx 1.27?
Yes — the final release (1.27.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade nginx 1.27 to?
Upgrade to nginx 1.31, the newest actively supported branch.
All nginx versions
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