Podman 6.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Podman 6.0 is actively supported. The vendor has not published an end-of-support date for this branch.
6.0.2 latest release
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Podman release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Jun 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | — | not announced |
| Latest release | 6.0.2 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
Frequently asked questions
When does Podman 6.0 reach end of life?
No end-of-life date has been announced for Podman 6.0 yet.
Is Podman 6.0 still supported?
Yes. Podman 6.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 6.0.2, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Podman 6.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After — this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Podman 6.0?
No end-of-life date has been announced yet.
All Podman versions
6.0 supported 5.8 supported 5.7 EOL 2026 5.6 EOL 2025 5.5 EOL 2025 5.4 EOL 2025 5.3 EOL 2025 5.2 EOL 2024 5.1 EOL 2024 5.0 EOL 2024 4.9 EOL 2024 4.8 EOL 2024 4.7 EOL 2023 4.6 EOL 2023 4.5 EOL 2023 4.4 EOL 2023 4.3 EOL 2022 4.2 EOL 2022 4.1 EOL 2022 4.0 EOL 2022 3.4 EOL 2022 3.3 EOL 2021 3.2 EOL 2021 3.1 EOL 2021 3.0 EOL 2022