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.
87 days of security support left
23.0.5 latest release
76% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 4 Nov 2025 → 4 Nov 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Vitess release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 4 Nov 2026 | in 87 days |
| Latest release | 23.0.5 · 24 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Vitess 24 extends security support by about 184 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitess 24 | 7 May 2027 | 271 | +184 days |
| Vitess 23 | 4 Nov 2026 | 87 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Vitess 23 reach end of life?
Vitess 23 reaches end of life on 4 Nov 2026 — 87 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Vitess 23 still supported?
Yes. Vitess 23 is currently maintained. Latest release: 23.0.5, published 24 Jun 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?
87 days. Moving to Vitess 24 instead buys roughly 184 more days of security support.