ROS lunar End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ROS lunar reached end of life on 1 May 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,657 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 May 2017 | — |
| End of life | 1 May 2019 | 7.3 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is ROS lunar still safe to use?
ROS lunar reached end of life on 1 May 2019, 2,657 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ROS lunar?
Yes — the final release (lunar) 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 lunar to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported ROS branch.