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Ruby on Rails Releases
Track every Ruby on Rails release from latest stable to end-of-life. Version timelines, security patches, and upgrade guidance for Rails teams.
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Version Timeline
All tracked releases with lifecycle status and EOL dates.
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Health Status
Overall support health
EOL Countdown
Next end-of-life date
Latest Version
Current stable release
CVE Status
Known vulnerabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ruby on Rails releases and lifecycle.
How long are Rails versions supported?
Rails maintains security fixes for the latest two major version series. Older versions are EOL and should be upgraded.
How often does Rails release new versions?
Rails ships a new major version roughly every 1-2 years. Minor and patch releases ship regularly with features and bug fixes.
Is upgrading Rails difficult?
Rails upgrades can be significant due to framework conventions changing between major versions. The rails app:update command and dual-boot approach help manage the transition.
What Ruby version does Rails require?
Each Rails version has minimum Ruby requirements. Rails 8 requires Ruby 3.2+. Check the release notes for your specific version.