Rancher 2.11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Rancher 2.11 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 24 Oct 2026.
8 days of security support left
2.11.18 latest release
99% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 24 Apr 2025 → 24 Oct 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rancher release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Apr 2025 | 1y 6mo ago |
| Full Support ended | 24 Oct 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Limited Support ends | 24 Oct 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | 2.11.18 · 23 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Rancher 2.15 extends security support by about 491 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancher 2.15 | 27 Feb 2028 | 499 | +491 days |
| Rancher 2.14 | 10 Oct 2027 | 359 | +351 days |
| Rancher 2.13 | 17 Jun 2027 | 244 | +236 days |
| Rancher 2.12 | 28 Feb 2027 | 135 | +127 days |
| Rancher 2.11 | 24 Oct 2026 | 8 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rancher 2.11 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.11 reaches end of life on 24 Oct 2026 — 8 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Rancher 2.11 still supported?
Yes. Rancher 2.11 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.11.18, published 23 Sept 2026.
What happens when Rancher 2.11 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 24 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Rancher 2.11?
8 days. Moving to Rancher 2.15 instead buys roughly 491 more days of security support.