Podman 4.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Podman 4.7 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,013 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Podman 6.0. Check your versionpodman --remote version --format '{{.Server.Version}}'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Podman release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life | 31 Oct 2023 | 2.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.7.2 · 31 Oct 2023 | final |
Where to go from 4.7
Recommended target: Podman 6.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Podman 6.0 (latest release 6.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Podman 4.7 still safe to use?
Podman 4.7 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2023, 1,013 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Podman 4.7?
Yes — the final release (4.7.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Podman 4.7 to?
Upgrade to Podman 6.0, the newest actively supported branch.
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