ROS kinetic End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ROS kinetic reached end of life on 1 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,926 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the ROS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 May 2016 | — |
| End of life | 1 May 2021 | 5.3 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is ROS kinetic still safe to use?
ROS kinetic reached end of life on 1 May 2021, 1,926 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ROS kinetic?
Yes — the final release (kinetic) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ROS kinetic to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported ROS branch.