Infrastructure
containerd Releases
Track every containerd release from latest stable to end-of-life. Version timelines, Kubernetes compatibility, and upgrade guidance for container runtime 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 containerd releases and lifecycle.
How long are containerd versions supported?
containerd supports the latest two minor release branches. Each branch receives approximately 12 months of active support.
What is containerd?
containerd is an industry-standard container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle on a host, including image transfer, storage, execution, and supervision. It is the default runtime for Kubernetes and Docker.
How is containerd related to Docker?
containerd was originally part of Docker and was extracted as a standalone project. Docker Engine uses containerd as its core runtime. Kubernetes can use containerd directly without Docker.
How often does containerd release updates?
containerd ships minor versions roughly every 6 months with patch releases for security fixes and bug fixes.