ROS 2 bouncy End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
ROS 2 bouncy reached end of life on 31 Jul 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS 2 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Jul 2018 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2019 | 7.0 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from bouncy
Recommended target: ROS 2 lyrical (supported until 31 May 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is ROS 2 lyrical (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is ROS 2 bouncy still safe to use?
ROS 2 bouncy reached end of life on 31 Jul 2019, 2,566 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ROS 2 bouncy?
Yes — the final release (bouncy) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ROS 2 bouncy to?
Upgrade to ROS 2 lyrical, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 May 2031).