Rancher 2.13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Rancher 2.13 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 17 Jun 2027.
312 days of security support left
2.13.8 latest release
43% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Dec 2025 → 17 Jun 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rancher release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Dec 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 17 Jun 2027 | in 312 days |
| Active support ended | 17 Jun 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.13.8 · 30 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Rancher 2.13 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancher 2.14 | 10 Oct 2027 | 427 | +115 days |
| Rancher 2.13 | 17 Jun 2027 | 312 | this branch |
| Rancher 2.12 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | -109 days |
| Rancher 2.11 | 24 Oct 2026 | 76 | -236 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rancher 2.13 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.13 reaches end of life on 17 Jun 2027 — 312 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Rancher 2.13 still supported?
Yes. Rancher 2.13 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.13.8, published 30 Jul 2026.
What happens when Rancher 2.13 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 17 Jun 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Rancher 2.13?
312 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.