Rancher 2.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Rancher 2.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,473 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Rancher 2.15. Support timeline
Official dates from the Rancher release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Apr 2018 | — |
| End of life | 1 Nov 2019 | 6.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 May 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.0.16 · 3 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 2.0
Recommended target: Rancher 2.15.
The newest actively supported branch is Rancher 2.15 (latest release 2.15.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rancher 2.0 still safe to use?
Rancher 2.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2019, 2,473 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rancher 2.0?
Yes — the final release (2.0.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Rancher 2.0 to?
Upgrade to Rancher 2.15, the newest actively supported branch.