Knative 0.26 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Knative 0.26 reached end of life on 8 Mar 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Knative release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Sept 2021 | — |
| End of life | 8 Mar 2022 | 4.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.26.1 · 18 Oct 2021 | final |
Where to go from 0.26
Recommended target: Knative 1.23 (supported until 2 Feb 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Knative 1.23 (latest release 1.23.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Knative 0.26 still safe to use?
Knative 0.26 reached end of life on 8 Mar 2022, 1,615 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Knative 0.26?
Yes — the final release (0.26.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Knative 0.26 to?
Upgrade to Knative 1.23, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Feb 2027).