Karpenter 1.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Karpenter 1.1 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
523 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Karpenter 1.14. Support timeline
Official dates from the Karpenter release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Nov 2024 | — |
| End of life | 4 Mar 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.1.5 · 8 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 1.1
Recommended target: Karpenter 1.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Karpenter 1.14 (latest release 1.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Karpenter 1.1 still safe to use?
Karpenter 1.1 reached end of life on 4 Mar 2025, 523 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Karpenter 1.1?
Yes — the final release (1.1.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Karpenter 1.1 to?
Upgrade to Karpenter 1.14, the newest actively supported branch.