Operating System
Amazon Linux Releases
Track every Amazon Linux release from latest to end-of-life. Version timelines, EOL dates, and upgrade guidance for AWS 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 Amazon Linux releases and lifecycle.
How long is Amazon Linux supported?
Amazon Linux 2 has standard support until June 2025 and extended support until June 2028. Amazon Linux 2023 has 5 years of support with quarterly updates.
What is the difference between Amazon Linux 2 and 2023?
Amazon Linux 2023 is the successor with a new release model: quarterly minor versions, deterministic updates, and a 2-year major release cadence. It is based on Fedora rather than RHEL/CentOS.
Can I use Amazon Linux outside of AWS?
Amazon Linux 2023 is designed primarily for AWS but container images are available for local development. Running it on other cloud providers is not officially supported.
Should I migrate from Amazon Linux 2 to 2023?
Yes, Amazon Linux 2 standard support ended in 2025. Plan migration to AL2023 to continue receiving security patches without extended support costs.