Cloud Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service Releases
Track AKS version support, platform versions, and EOL dates. Plan upgrades before Azure stops patching your cluster.
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Total Versions
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Supported
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Latest
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 Azure Kubernetes Service releases and lifecycle.
How long does Azure support each AKS version?
About 12 months from GA, with a 30-day grace period after the EOL date. LTS versions get 2 years of support.
What is AKS Long Term Support?
AKS LTS versions receive patches for 2 years instead of 12 months. This gives teams more time for upgrade planning on critical workloads.
How often is AKS version data updated?
Version data is refreshed every 6 hours from endoflife.date, which aggregates official Microsoft announcements.
What happens after the AKS grace period ends?
Azure stops patching your cluster but does not force-upgrade it. Your cluster remains running but becomes vulnerable to unpatched security issues.