CockroachDB 20.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
CockroachDB 20.2 reached end of life on 10 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the CockroachDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Nov 2020 | — |
| End of life | 10 May 2022 | 4.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 10 Nov 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 20.2.19 · 3 Feb 2022 | final |
Where to go from 20.2
Recommended target: CockroachDB 26.2 (supported until 27 Oct 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is CockroachDB 26.2 (latest release 26.2.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is CockroachDB 20.2 still safe to use?
CockroachDB 20.2 reached end of life on 10 May 2022, 1,552 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CockroachDB 20.2?
Yes — the final release (20.2.19) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade CockroachDB 20.2 to?
Upgrade to CockroachDB 26.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 27 Oct 2027).