Cloud Kubernetes
Google Kubernetes Engine Releases
Track GKE version support, release channels, and EOL dates. Stay ahead of auto-upgrades and plan your cluster maintenance windows.
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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 Google Kubernetes Engine releases and lifecycle.
How does GKE versioning work?
GKE offers Rapid, Regular, and Stable release channels. Each channel receives Kubernetes versions at different speeds, with Stable being the most conservative.
What happens when a GKE version reaches end of life?
Google auto-upgrades nodes to the default version in your release channel. Control planes are upgraded first, then node pools.
How often is GKE version data updated?
Version data is refreshed every 6 hours from endoflife.date, which aggregates official Google Cloud announcements.
Which GKE release channel should I use?
Regular for most production workloads. Stable if you need maximum testing time. Rapid only for dev/test environments where you want early access to new features.