NumPy 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
NumPy 2.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 19 Aug 2026.
10 days of security support left
2.1.3 latest release
99% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Aug 2024 → 19 Aug 2026.
Check your versionpython -c "import numpy; print(numpy.__version__)"
Support timeline
Official dates from the NumPy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Aug 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 19 Aug 2026 | in 10 days |
| Latest release | 2.1.3 · 2 Nov 2024 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to NumPy 2.5 extends security support by about 673 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does NumPy 2.1 reach end of life?
NumPy 2.1 reaches end of life on 19 Aug 2026 — 10 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is NumPy 2.1 still supported?
Yes. NumPy 2.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.1.3, published 2 Nov 2024.
What happens when NumPy 2.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 19 Aug 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from NumPy 2.1?
10 days. Moving to NumPy 2.5 instead buys roughly 673 more days of security support.