OpenWrt 24.10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
OpenWrt 24.10 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 5 Sept 2026.
27 days of security support left
24.10.8 latest release
95% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 4 Feb 2025 → 5 Sept 2026.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenWrt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 5 Sept 2026 | in 27 days |
| Active support ended | 5 Mar 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 24.10.8 · 25 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
OpenWrt 24.10 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 24.10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenWrt 24.10 | 5 Sept 2026 | 27 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does OpenWrt 24.10 reach end of life?
OpenWrt 24.10 reaches end of life on 5 Sept 2026 — 27 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is OpenWrt 24.10 still supported?
Yes. OpenWrt 24.10 is currently maintained. Latest release: 24.10.8, published 25 Jul 2026.
What happens when OpenWrt 24.10 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 5 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from OpenWrt 24.10?
27 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.