NumPy 2.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
NumPy 2.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 21 Dec 2027.
499 days of security support left
2.4.6 latest release
32% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 Dec 2025 → 21 Dec 2027.
Check your versionpython -c "import numpy; print(numpy.__version__)"
Support timeline
Official dates from the NumPy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Dec 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 21 Dec 2027 | in 499 days |
| Latest release | 2.4.6 · 18 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to NumPy 2.5 extends security support by about 184 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does NumPy 2.4 reach end of life?
NumPy 2.4 reaches end of life on 21 Dec 2027 — 499 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is NumPy 2.4 still supported?
Yes. NumPy 2.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.4.6, published 18 May 2026.
What happens when NumPy 2.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 21 Dec 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from NumPy 2.4?
499 days. Moving to NumPy 2.5 instead buys roughly 184 more days of security support.