Vitess 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Vitess 17 reached end of life on 27 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jun 2023 | 3y 3mo ago |
| Support ended | 27 Jun 2024 | 2y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 17.0.7 · 8 May 2024 | final |
Where to go from 17
Recommended target: Vitess 24 (supported until 30 Apr 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Vitess 24 (latest release 24.0.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Vitess 17 still safe to use?
Vitess 17 reached end of life on 27 Jun 2024, 830 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Vitess 17?
Yes — the final release (17.0.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Vitess 17 to?
Upgrade to Vitess 24, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2027).