Angular 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Angular 16 reached end of life on 8 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Angular release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 May 2023 | — |
| End of life | 8 Nov 2024 | 1.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 8 Nov 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 16.2.12 · 2 Nov 2023 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Angular 22 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Angular 22 (latest release 22.1.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Angular 16 still safe to use?
Angular 16 reached end of life on 8 Nov 2024, 639 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Angular 16?
Yes — the final release (16.2.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Angular 16 to?
Upgrade to Angular 22, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).