Vitess 20 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Vitess 20 reached end of life on 27 Jun 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jun 2024 | 2y 3mo ago |
| Support ended | 27 Jun 2025 | 1y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 20.0.8 · 18 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 20
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 20 still safe to use?
Vitess 20 reached end of life on 27 Jun 2025, 465 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Vitess 20?
Yes — the final release (20.0.8) 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 20 to?
Upgrade to Vitess 24, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2027).