Docker Engine 23.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Docker Engine 23.0 reached end of life on 19 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
447 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Docker Engine 29. Check your versiondocker version --format '{{.Server.Version}}'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Docker Engine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Feb 2023 | — |
| End of life | 19 May 2025 | 1.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 23.0.18 · 15 May 2025 | final |
Where to go from 23.0
Recommended target: Docker Engine 29.
The newest actively supported branch is Docker Engine 29 (latest release 29.7.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Docker Engine 23.0 still safe to use?
Docker Engine 23.0 reached end of life on 19 May 2025, 447 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Docker Engine 23.0?
Yes — the final release (23.0.18) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Docker Engine 23.0 to?
Upgrade to Docker Engine 29, the newest actively supported branch.
All Docker Engine versions
29 supported 28 EOL 2026 27 EOL 2025 26.1 EOL 2025 26.0 EOL 2024 25.0 supported 24.0 EOL 2024 23.0 EOL 2025 20.10 EOL 2023 19.03 EOL 2021 18.09 EOL 2019 18.06 EOL 2018 18.05 EOL 2018 18.04 EOL 2018 18.03 EOL 2018 18.02 EOL 2018 17.12 EOL 2018 18.01 EOL 2018 17.11 EOL 2018 17.10 EOL 2017 17.09 EOL 2017 17.07 EOL 2017 17.06 EOL 2017 17.05 EOL 2017 17.04 EOL 2017 17.03 EOL 2017