containerd 2.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
containerd 2.3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028.
630 days of security support left
2.3.3 latest release
14% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 30 Apr 2026 → 30 Apr 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the containerd release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Apr 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Apr 2028 | in 630 days |
| Latest release | 2.3.3 · 9 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
containerd 2.3 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| containerd 2.3 | 30 Apr 2028 | 630 | this branch |
| containerd 2.2 | 6 Nov 2026 | 89 | -541 days |
| containerd 2.0 | 1 Mar 2027 | 204 | -426 days |
| containerd 1.7 | 1 Sept 2026 | 23 | -607 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does containerd 2.3 reach end of life?
containerd 2.3 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028 — 630 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is containerd 2.3 still supported?
Yes. containerd 2.3 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.3.3, published 9 Jul 2026.
What happens when containerd 2.3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from containerd 2.3?
630 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.