ROS 2 kilted End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
ROS 2 kilted is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026.
144 days of security support left
75% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 23 May 2025 → 31 Dec 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS 2 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 May 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Dec 2026 | in 144 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to ROS 2 lyrical extends security support by about 1,612 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs kilted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROS 2 lyrical | 31 May 2031 | 1,756 | +1,612 days |
| ROS 2 kilted | 31 Dec 2026 | 144 | this branch |
| ROS 2 jazzy | 31 May 2029 | 1,026 | +882 days |
| ROS 2 humble | 31 May 2027 | 295 | +151 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does ROS 2 kilted reach end of life?
ROS 2 kilted reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2026 — 144 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is ROS 2 kilted still supported?
Yes. ROS 2 kilted is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when ROS 2 kilted reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from ROS 2 kilted?
144 days. Moving to ROS 2 lyrical instead buys roughly 1,612 more days of security support.