Question 1

What happens when Jaeger reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Jaeger reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 1 Jaeger version is already EOL. The latest supported version is Jaeger 2. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Jaeger 2 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jaeger 2 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Jaeger releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Jaeger after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Jaeger 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 Jaeger release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Jaeger 1 to Jaeger 2.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Jaeger from 1 to 2: (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 Jaeger LTS version?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does Jaeger support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Jaeger supports each release for approximately 98 months (~8.2 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
2	Nov 4, 2024	—	No	—	2.18.0	—	Active
1	Dec 6, 2017	—	Dec 31, 2025	160d ago	1.76.0	—	EOL

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