OpenWrt 22.03 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenWrt 22.03 reached end of life on 11 Apr 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
850 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenWrt 25.12. Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenWrt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Sept 2022 | — |
| End of life | 11 Apr 2024 | 2.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 11 Oct 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 22.03.7 · 23 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 22.03
Recommended target: OpenWrt 25.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenWrt 25.12 (latest release 25.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenWrt 22.03 still safe to use?
OpenWrt 22.03 reached end of life on 11 Apr 2024, 850 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenWrt 22.03?
Yes — the final release (22.03.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenWrt 22.03 to?
Upgrade to OpenWrt 25.12, the newest actively supported branch.