Vitess 23 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Vitess 23 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 4 Nov 2026.
30 days of security support left
23.0.7 latest release
92% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 4 Nov 2025 → 4 Nov 2026.
Check your versionvtctl --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Support ends | 4 Nov 2026 | in 1mo |
| Latest release | 23.0.7 · 1 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Vitess 24 extends security support by about 177 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitess 24 | 30 Apr 2027 | 207 | +177 days |
| Vitess 23 | 4 Nov 2026 | 30 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vitess 23 reach end of life?
Vitess 23 reaches end of life on 4 Nov 2026 — 30 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vitess 23 still supported?
Yes. Vitess 23 is currently maintained. Latest release: 23.0.7, published 1 Oct 2026.
What happens when Vitess 23 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 4 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Vitess 23?
30 days. Moving to Vitess 24 instead buys roughly 177 more days of security support.