Question 1

What happens when Nextjs reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Nextjs reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 6 Nextjs versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Nextjs 16. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Nextjs 16 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nextjs 16 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Nextjs releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Nextjs after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Nextjs 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 Nextjs release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Nextjs 14 to Nextjs 16.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Nextjs from 14 to 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 Nextjs LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Nextjs 16 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until —. 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 Nextjs support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Nextjs supports each release for approximately 17 months (~1.4 years). LTS releases like Nextjs 16 have extended support windows — maintained until —. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
16 LTS	Oct 22, 2025	—	No	—	16.2.6	—	Active
15 LTS	Oct 21, 2024	—	Oct 21, 2026	in 134d	15.5.18	—	Active
14 LTS	Oct 26, 2023	—	Oct 26, 2025	226d ago	14.2.35	—	EOL
13	Oct 25, 2022	—	Dec 21, 2024	535d ago	13.5.11	—	EOL
12	Oct 26, 2021	—	Nov 21, 2022	1296d ago	12.3.7	—	EOL
11	Jun 15, 2021	—	Jan 27, 2022	1594d ago	11.1.4	—	EOL
10	Oct 27, 2020	—	Jun 15, 2021	1820d ago	10.2.3	—	EOL
9	Jul 8, 2019	—	Oct 27, 2020	2051d ago	9.5.5	—	EOL

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