Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Kubernetes Engine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Mar 2021 | — |
| End of life | 1 Mar 2022 | 4.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Aug 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.18.20-gke.6000 · 17 Sept 2021 | final |
Where to go from 1.18
Recommended target: Google Kubernetes Engine 1.36 (supported until 9 Aug 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Google Kubernetes Engine 1.36 (latest release 1.36.2-gke.2281000).
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18 still safe to use?
Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2022, 1,622 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18?
Yes — the final release (1.18.20-gke.6000) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Google Kubernetes Engine 1.18 to?
Upgrade to Google Kubernetes Engine 1.36, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Aug 2027).