OpenWrt 21.02 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenWrt 21.02 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,197 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenWrt 25.12. Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenWrt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Sept 2021 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 3 Sept 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 21.02.7 · 27 Apr 2023 | final |
Where to go from 21.02
Recommended target: OpenWrt 25.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenWrt 25.12 (latest release 25.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenWrt 21.02 still safe to use?
OpenWrt 21.02 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023, 1,197 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenWrt 21.02?
Yes — the final release (21.02.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenWrt 21.02 to?
Upgrade to OpenWrt 25.12, the newest actively supported branch.