Argo CD 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Argo CD 2.1 reached end of life on 11 Jun 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,520 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Argo CD 3.5. Check your versionargocd version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Argo CD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Aug 2021 | — |
| End of life | 11 Jun 2022 | 4.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.1.16 · 21 Jun 2022 | final |
Where to go from 2.1
Recommended target: Argo CD 3.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Argo CD 3.5 (latest release 3.5.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Argo CD 2.1 still safe to use?
Argo CD 2.1 reached end of life on 11 Jun 2022, 1,520 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Argo CD 2.1?
Yes — the final release (2.1.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Argo CD 2.1 to?
Upgrade to Argo CD 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.
All Argo CD versions
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