Knative 1.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Knative 1.18 reached end of life on 28 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Knative release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Apr 2025 | — |
| End of life | 28 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.18.2 · 24 Oct 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.18
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 1.18 still safe to use?
Knative 1.18 reached end of life on 28 Oct 2025, 285 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Knative 1.18?
Yes — the final release (1.18.2) 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 1.18 to?
Upgrade to Knative 1.23, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Feb 2027).