Yocto Project 6.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Yocto Project 6.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2030.
1,360 days of security support left
6.0.1 latest release
6% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 13 May 2026 → 30 Apr 2030.
Check your versionbitbake -e | grep '^DISTRO_VERSION\|DISTRO_CODENAME='
Support timeline
Official dates from the Yocto Project release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 May 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Apr 2030 | in 1,360 days |
| Latest release | 6.0.1 · 18 Jun 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Yocto Project 6.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 6.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yocto Project 6.0 | 30 Apr 2030 | 1,360 | this branch |
| Yocto Project 5.0 | 30 Apr 2028 | 630 | -730 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Yocto Project 6.0 reach end of life?
Yocto Project 6.0 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2030 — 1,360 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Yocto Project 6.0 still supported?
Yes. Yocto Project 6.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 6.0.1, published 18 Jun 2026.
What happens when Yocto Project 6.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2030 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Yocto Project 6.0?
1,360 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.