Icinga 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Icinga 2.6 reached end of life on 2 Aug 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,294 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Icinga 2.16. Check your versionicinga2 -V
Support timeline
Official dates from the Icinga release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Dec 2016 | — |
| End of life | 2 Aug 2017 | 9.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.3 · 29 Mar 2017 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Icinga 2.16.
The newest actively supported branch is Icinga 2.16 (latest release 2.16.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Icinga 2.6 still safe to use?
Icinga 2.6 reached end of life on 2 Aug 2017, 3,294 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Icinga 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Icinga 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Icinga 2.16, the newest actively supported branch.