Rancher 2.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Rancher 2.12 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027.
203 days of security support left
2.12.12 latest release
63% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 29 Aug 2025 → 28 Feb 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rancher release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 28 Feb 2027 | in 203 days |
| Active support ended | 28 Feb 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.12.12 · 30 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Rancher 2.12 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2.12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancher 2.14 | 10 Oct 2027 | 427 | +224 days |
| Rancher 2.13 | 17 Jun 2027 | 312 | +109 days |
| Rancher 2.12 | 28 Feb 2027 | 203 | this branch |
| Rancher 2.11 | 24 Oct 2026 | 76 | -127 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Rancher 2.12 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.12 reaches end of life on 28 Feb 2027 — 203 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Rancher 2.12 still supported?
Yes. Rancher 2.12 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2.12.12, published 30 Jul 2026.
What happens when Rancher 2.12 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 28 Feb 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Rancher 2.12?
203 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.