Rancher 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Rancher 2.5 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,286 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 | 5 Oct 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jan 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 5 Jan 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.5.17 · 23 Jan 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: Rancher 2.15.
The newest actively supported branch is Rancher 2.15 (latest release 2.15.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rancher 2.5 still safe to use?
Rancher 2.5 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2023, 1,286 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rancher 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.17) 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 2.5 to?
Upgrade to Rancher 2.15, the newest actively supported branch.