OpenWrt 23.05 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenWrt 23.05 reached end of life on 16 Aug 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
358 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 | 11 Oct 2023 | — |
| End of life | 16 Aug 2025 | 1.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 4 Feb 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 23.05.6 · 16 Aug 2025 | final |
Where to go from 23.05
Recommended target: OpenWrt 25.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenWrt 25.12 (latest release 25.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenWrt 23.05 still safe to use?
OpenWrt 23.05 reached end of life on 16 Aug 2025, 358 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenWrt 23.05?
Yes — the final release (23.05.6) 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 23.05 to?
Upgrade to OpenWrt 25.12, the newest actively supported branch.