ROS melodic End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ROS melodic reached end of life on 1 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,283 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 May 2018 | 8y 4mo ago |
| End Of Life ended | 1 Apr 2023 | 3y 6mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is ROS melodic still safe to use?
ROS melodic reached end of life on 1 Apr 2023, 1,283 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ROS melodic?
Yes — the final release (melodic) 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 melodic to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported ROS branch.