Debian 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Debian 7 reached end of life on 25 Apr 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,758 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Debian 13. Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 May 2013 | — |
| End of life | 25 Apr 2016 | 10.3 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 31 May 2018 | over |
| Latest release | 7.11 · 4 Jun 2016 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Debian 13 (supported until 9 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Debian 13 (latest release 13.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 7 still safe to use?
Debian 7 reached end of life on 25 Apr 2016, 3,758 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Debian 7?
Yes — the final release (7.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Debian 7 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Aug 2028).