Harbor 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Harbor 2.5 reached end of life on 13 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,214 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Harbor 2.15. Support timeline
Official dates from the Harbor release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Apr 2022 | — |
| End of life | 13 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.6 · 23 Feb 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: Harbor 2.15.
The newest actively supported branch is Harbor 2.15 (latest release 2.15.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor 2.5 still safe to use?
Harbor 2.5 reached end of life on 13 Apr 2023, 1,214 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Harbor 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Harbor 2.5 to?
Upgrade to Harbor 2.15, the newest actively supported branch.