Question 1

What happens when HAProxy reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When HAProxy reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 19 HAProxy versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is HAProxy 3.3, maintained until January 1, 2027. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is HAProxy 3.3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HAProxy 3.3 is actively supported until January 1, 2027. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported HAProxy releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use HAProxy after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running HAProxy 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 HAProxy release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from HAProxy 2.4 to HAProxy 3.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade HAProxy from 2.4 to 3.3: (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 HAProxy LTS version?

Accepted Answer

HAProxy 3.2 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until April 1, 2030. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does HAProxy support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, HAProxy supports each release for approximately 49 months (~4.1 years). LTS releases like HAProxy 3.2 have extended support windows — maintained until April 1, 2030. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
3.3	Nov 26, 2025	—	Jan 1, 2027	in 206d	3.3.10	—	Active
3.2 LTS	May 28, 2025	—	Apr 1, 2030	in 1392d	3.2.19	—	Active
3.1	Nov 26, 2024	—	Jan 1, 2026	159d ago	3.1.17	—	EOL
3.0 LTS	May 29, 2024	—	Apr 1, 2029	in 1027d	3.0.23	—	Active
2.9	Dec 5, 2023	—	Mar 21, 2025	445d ago	2.9.15	—	EOL
2.8 LTS	May 31, 2023	—	Apr 1, 2028	in 662d	2.8.24	—	Active
2.7	Dec 1, 2022	—	Apr 5, 2024	795d ago	2.7.12	—	EOL
2.6 LTS	May 31, 2022	—	Apr 1, 2027	in 296d	2.6.29	—	Active
2.5	Nov 23, 2021	—	May 2, 2023	1134d ago	2.5.14	—	EOL
2.4 LTS	May 14, 2021	—	Apr 1, 2026	69d ago	2.4.35	—	EOL
2.3	Nov 5, 2020	—	Jul 27, 2022	1413d ago	2.3.21	—	EOL
2.2 LTS	Jul 7, 2020	—	Apr 23, 2025	412d ago	2.2.34	—	EOL
2.1	Nov 25, 2019	—	Mar 18, 2021	1909d ago	2.1.12	—	EOL
2.0	Jun 16, 2019	—	Apr 5, 2024	795d ago	2.0.35	—	EOL
1.9	Dec 19, 2018	—	Jul 31, 2020	2139d ago	1.9.16	—	EOL
1.8	Nov 26, 2017	—	Dec 9, 2022	1278d ago	1.8.31	—	EOL
1.7	Nov 25, 2016	—	Oct 1, 2021	1712d ago	1.7.14	—	EOL
1.6	Oct 13, 2015	—	Oct 1, 2020	2077d ago	1.6.16	—	EOL
1.5	Jun 19, 2014	—	Jan 10, 2020	2342d ago	1.5.19	—	EOL
1.4	Feb 26, 2010	—	Jan 10, 2020	2342d ago	1.4.27	—	EOL
1.3	Jun 29, 2006	—	Mar 14, 2016	3739d ago	1.3.28	—	EOL
1.2	Nov 9, 2003	—	Aug 6, 2011	5421d ago	1.2.18	—	EOL
1.1	Mar 10, 2002	—	Jan 29, 2006	7436d ago	1.1.34	—	EOL
1.0	Dec 16, 2001	—	Dec 30, 2001	8927d ago	1.0.2	—	EOL

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