Big Ip End of Life Dates
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Developers rely on accurate and timely information to manage their infrastructure, and one crucial aspect of this is tracking the lifecycle of their tools and software. Big Ip, a widely used solution, has been a staple in many development environments since its inception. Maintained by a team of dedicated professionals, Big Ip has undergone numerous updates and revisions, resulting in a total of 9 versions. The majority of these versions are still actively supported, with 5 currently receiving updates and security patches, while 4 have reached the end of their life cycle. This means that developers must be vigilant in planning their upgrades to ensure they remain on a secure and supported version.
The end-of-life landscape for Big Ip is constantly evolving, with new versions being released and older ones being phased out. Currently, version 16.1 is slated to reach its end-of-life on 2026-07-01, marking an important milestone for developers who rely on this version. Historically, version 15.1 was the most recent to reach its end-of-life, which occurred on 2025-12-31. Staying on top of these dates is crucial, as using an unsupported version can expose systems to security risks. The latest stable version, 16.1.6, is the recommended version for new deployments and upgrades, offering the latest features and security patches.
From a security perspective, Big Ip has a clean slate, with 0 known CVEs and no critical vulnerabilities reported. As a result, there is no most affected version, and no Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) have been identified. While this is a positive state of affairs, developers should not become complacent and should continue to monitor the security landscape and plan for regular upgrades to ensure they remain protected. By staying informed about Big Ip's end-of-life dates and security status, developers can proactively manage their infrastructure and minimize potential risks, ensuring the continued stability and security of their systems.
Last updated: Sep 7, 2026
| Version | Released | Active support | EOL date | Until EOL | Latest | CVEs | Status | Alert me |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.1 LTS | May 5, 2026 | May 5, 2029 | May 5, 2029 | in 970d | 21.1.0 | — | Active | |
| 21.0 | Nov 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | 33d ago | 21.0.0 | — | EOL | |
| 17.5 LTS | Feb 27, 2025 | Jan 1, 2029 | Jan 1, 2029 | in 846d | 17.5.1 | — | Active | |
| 17.1 LTS | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | in 204d | 17.1.3 | — | Active | |
| 17.0 | Apr 26, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | 1135d ago | 17.0.0 | — | EOL | |
| 16.1 LTS | Jul 7, 2021 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 404d ago | 16.1.6 | — | EOL | |
| 16.0 | Jul 16, 2020 | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | 1797d ago | 16.0.1.1 | — | EOL | |
| 15.1 LTS | Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | 616d ago | 15.1.10 | — | EOL | |
| 15.0 | May 23, 2019 | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 | 2207d ago | 15.0.1 | — | EOL | |
| 14.1 | Dec 11, 2018 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | 982d ago | 14.1.5 | — | EOL | |
| 14.0 | Aug 9, 2018 | Nov 9, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 | 2495d ago | 14.0.1 | — | EOL | |
| 13.1 | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | 982d ago | 13.1.5 | — | EOL | |
| 13.0 | Feb 22, 2017 | May 22, 2018 | May 22, 2019 | 2666d ago | 13.0.1 | — | EOL | |
| 12.1 | May 18, 2016 | May 18, 2021 | May 18, 2022 | 1574d ago | 12.1.6 | — | EOL | |
| 12.0 | Sep 2, 2015 | Dec 2, 2016 | Dec 2, 2017 | 3202d ago | 12.0.0 | — | EOL | |
| 11.6 | Aug 25, 2014 | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2022 | 1582d ago | 11.6.5 | — | EOL | |
| 11.5 | Jan 31, 2014 | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 8, 2020 | 2344d ago | 11.5.10 | — | EOL | |
| 11.4 | Jun 11, 2013 | Sep 17, 2016 | Sep 17, 2017 | 3278d ago | 11.4.1 | — | EOL | |
| 11.3 | Dec 17, 2012 | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 17, 2015 | 3918d ago | 11.3.0 | — | EOL | |
| 11.2 | Jun 11, 2012 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | 2808d ago | 11.2.1 | — | EOL | |
| 11.1 | Nov 28, 2011 | Nov 28, 2013 | Nov 28, 2014 | 4302d ago | 11.1.0 | — | EOL | |
| 11.0 | Aug 24, 2011 | Aug 24, 2013 | Aug 24, 2014 | 4398d ago | 11.0.0 | — | EOL | |
| 10.2 | May 4, 2010 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | 3538d ago | 10.2.4 | — | EOL | |
| 10.1 | Dec 17, 2009 | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | 3843d ago | 10.1.0 | — | EOL | |
| 10.0 | Mar 12, 2009 | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2013 | 4756d ago | 10.0.1 | — | EOL | |
| 9.6 | Dec 20, 2007 | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | 5274d ago | 9.6.1 | — | EOL | |
| 9.4 | Dec 20, 2006 | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2013 | 4756d ago | 9.4.8 | — | EOL | |
| 9.3 | Apr 27, 2006 | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2012 | 5274d ago | 9.3.1 | — | EOL | |
| 9.2 | Sep 29, 2005 | Jul 31, 2007 | Jul 31, 2008 | 6613d ago | 9.2.5 | — | EOL | |
| 9.1 | Jul 26, 2005 | Apr 30, 2008 | Apr 30, 2009 | 6340d ago | 9.1.3 | — | EOL | |
| 9.0 | Aug 23, 2004 | May 18, 2006 | May 18, 2007 | 7053d ago | 9.0.5 | — | EOL |
Data sourced from endoflife.date · CVE data from NVD
