Forgejo 16.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Forgejo 16.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 29 Oct 2026.
81 days of security support left
16.0.2 latest release
23% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Jul 2026 → 29 Oct 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Forgejo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Jul 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 29 Oct 2026 | in 81 days |
| Latest release | 16.0.2 · 30 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Forgejo 16.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 16.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgejo 16.0 | 29 Oct 2026 | 81 | this branch |
| Forgejo 15.0 | 15 Jul 2027 | 340 | +259 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Forgejo 16.0 reach end of life?
Forgejo 16.0 reaches end of life on 29 Oct 2026 — 81 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Forgejo 16.0 still supported?
Yes. Forgejo 16.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 16.0.2, published 30 Jul 2026.
What happens when Forgejo 16.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 29 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Forgejo 16.0?
81 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.