Ansible 2.9 End of Life
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End of Life
Ansible 2.9 reached end of life on 23 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,539 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ansible 14. Check your versionansible-community --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 23 May 2022 | 4.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.9.27 · 11 Oct 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2.9
Recommended target: Ansible 14.
The newest actively supported branch is Ansible 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 2.9 still safe to use?
Ansible 2.9 reached end of life on 23 May 2022, 1,539 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ansible 2.9?
Yes — the final release (2.9.27) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ansible 2.9 to?
Upgrade to Ansible 14, the newest actively supported branch.