Question 1

What happens when Apache Apisix reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Apache Apisix reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 22 Apache Apisix versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Apache Apisix 3.16. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Apache Apisix 3.16 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apache Apisix 3.16 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Apache Apisix releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Apache Apisix after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Apache Apisix after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Apache Apisix release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Apache Apisix 3.15 to Apache Apisix 3.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Apache Apisix from 3.15 to 3.16: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Apache Apisix LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Apache Apisix releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Apache Apisix release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Apache Apisix support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Apache Apisix supports each release for approximately 4 months (~0.3 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
3.16	Apr 8, 2026	—	No	—	3.16.0	—	Active
3.15	Feb 5, 2026	—	Apr 8, 2026	62d ago	3.15.0	—	EOL
3.14	Oct 10, 2025	—	Feb 5, 2026	124d ago	3.14.1	—	EOL
3.13	Jun 27, 2025	—	Oct 10, 2025	242d ago	3.13.0	—	EOL
3.12	Apr 1, 2025	—	Jun 27, 2025	347d ago	3.12.0	—	EOL
3.11	Oct 17, 2024	—	Apr 1, 2025	434d ago	3.11.0	—	EOL
3.10	Aug 14, 2024	—	Oct 17, 2024	600d ago	3.10.0	—	EOL
3.9	Mar 20, 2024	—	Aug 14, 2024	664d ago	3.9.1	—	EOL
3.8	Jan 9, 2024	—	Mar 20, 2024	811d ago	3.8.1	—	EOL
3.7	Nov 17, 2023	—	Jan 9, 2024	882d ago	3.7.0	—	EOL
3.6	Oct 1, 2023	—	Nov 17, 2023	935d ago	3.6.0	—	EOL
3.5	Aug 29, 2023	—	Oct 1, 2023	982d ago	3.5.0	—	EOL
3.4	Jun 27, 2023	—	Aug 29, 2023	1015d ago	3.4.1	—	EOL
3.3	Apr 30, 2023	—	Jun 27, 2023	1078d ago	3.3.0	—	EOL
3.2 LTS	Mar 6, 2023	—	Nov 13, 2024	573d ago	3.2.2	—	EOL
3.1	Dec 26, 2022	—	Mar 6, 2023	1191d ago	3.1.0	—	EOL
3.0	Oct 26, 2022	—	Dec 26, 2022	1261d ago	3.0.0	—	EOL
2.15 LTS	Jul 22, 2022	—	Mar 3, 2023	1194d ago	2.15.3	—	EOL
2.14	May 23, 2022	—	Jul 22, 2022	1418d ago	2.14.1	—	EOL
2.13 LTS	Mar 21, 2022	—	Aug 19, 2022	1390d ago	2.13.3	—	EOL
2.12	Jan 20, 2022	—	Mar 21, 2022	1541d ago	2.12.1	—	EOL
2.11	Nov 23, 2021	—	Jan 20, 2022	1601d ago	2.11.0	—	EOL
2.10 LTS	Sep 24, 2021	—	Apr 1, 2022	1530d ago	2.10.5	—	EOL

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