Next.js 13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Next.js 13 reached end of life on 21 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
596 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Next.js 16. Check your versionnpx next --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Next.js release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Oct 2022 | — |
| End of life | 21 Dec 2024 | 1.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 13.5.11 · 27 Mar 2025 | final |
Where to go from 13
Recommended target: Next.js 16.
The newest actively supported branch is Next.js 16 (latest release 16.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Next.js 13 still safe to use?
Next.js 13 reached end of life on 21 Dec 2024, 596 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Next.js 13?
Yes — the final release (13.5.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Next.js 13 to?
Upgrade to Next.js 16, the newest actively supported branch.