NetBSD 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
NetBSD 7 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,231 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to NetBSD 11. Check your versionuname -r
Support timeline
Official dates from the NetBSD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Sept 2015 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2020 | 6.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Jul 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.2 · 29 Aug 2018 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: NetBSD 11.
The newest actively supported branch is NetBSD 11 (latest release 11.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is NetBSD 7 still safe to use?
NetBSD 7 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2020, 2,231 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NetBSD 7?
Yes — the final release (7.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade NetBSD 7 to?
Upgrade to NetBSD 11, the newest actively supported branch.