Rancher 2.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Rancher 2.3 reached end of life on 7 Apr 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,950 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Rancher 2.15. Support timeline
Official dates from the Rancher release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 7 Apr 2021 | 5.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 7 Oct 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.3.11 · 2 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2.3
Recommended target: Rancher 2.15.
The newest actively supported branch is Rancher 2.15 (latest release 2.15.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rancher 2.3 still safe to use?
Rancher 2.3 reached end of life on 7 Apr 2021, 1,950 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rancher 2.3?
Yes — the final release (2.3.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Rancher 2.3 to?
Upgrade to Rancher 2.15, the newest actively supported branch.