React Native 0.81 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
React Native 0.81 reached end of life on 11 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
179 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to React Native 0.86. Support timeline
Official dates from the React Native release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Aug 2025 | — |
| End of life | 11 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 10 Dec 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 0.81.6 · 5 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 0.81
Recommended target: React Native 0.86.
The newest actively supported branch is React Native 0.86 (latest release 0.86.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is React Native 0.81 still safe to use?
React Native 0.81 reached end of life on 11 Feb 2026, 179 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download React Native 0.81?
Yes — the final release (0.81.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade React Native 0.81 to?
Upgrade to React Native 0.86, the newest actively supported branch.
All React Native versions
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