Node.js 20 LTS
Current patch release: 20.20.0
End of life in 59 days (April 30, 2026). Plan your upgrade now.
April 18, 2023
October 22, 2024
April 30, 2026
20.20.0 (January 13, 2026)
October 24, 2023
About Node.js 20 LTS
Node.js 20 was a landmark LTS release that introduced the stable test runner, improved ESM support, and a new permissions model. It reached end of life in April 2026.
Key Changes in Node.js 20
- ●Stable test runner built into Node.js core (no more Mocha/Jest dependency for simple tests)
- ●V8 11.3 with performance improvements across the board
- ●Single executable applications (SEA) for bundling Node.js apps into standalone binaries
- ●Web Crypto API improvements for better compatibility with browser code
- ●Ada URL parser replacing legacy url.parse internals
Breaking Changes
- ▲Minimum macOS version bumped to 11 (Big Sur)
- ▲OpenSSL 3.0 is the default (may break older TLS configurations)
- ▲Legacy URL API behaviors changed to match WHATWG specification
Node.js 20 LTS has transitioned into security-only maintenance since October 22, 2024. This means it still receives critical security patches, but no new features, performance improvements, or non-critical bug fixes will be backported. It remains a safe choice for production systems that cannot upgrade immediately, but you should begin planning your migration path. With 59 days until end of life, the window for a controlled, well-tested upgrade is narrowing.
When you are ready to upgrade, Node.js 24 LTS is the recommended target. Test your application against 24 in a staging environment first, paying attention to any deprecated APIs you may be using.
Lifecycle Progress
95% through its lifecycle. 59 days remaining.
All Node.js Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | October 15, 2025 | June 1, 2026 | 25.7.0 | Active |
| 24 | May 6, 2025 | April 30, 2028 | 24.14.0 | LTS — Active |
| 23 | October 16, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | 23.11.1 | End of Life |
| 22 | April 24, 2024 | April 30, 2027 | 22.22.0 | Security Only |
| 21 | October 17, 2023 | June 1, 2024 | 21.7.3 | End of Life |
| 20 (current page) | April 18, 2023 | April 30, 2026 | 20.20.0 | Security Only |
| 19 | October 18, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | 19.9.0 | End of Life |
| 18 | April 19, 2022 | April 30, 2025 | 18.20.8 | End of Life |
| 17 | October 19, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | 17.9.1 | End of Life |
| 16 | April 20, 2021 | September 11, 2023 | 16.20.2 | End of Life |
| 15 | October 20, 2020 | June 1, 2021 | 15.14.0 | End of Life |
| 14 | April 21, 2020 | April 30, 2023 | 14.21.3 | End of Life |
| 13 | October 22, 2019 | June 1, 2020 | 13.14.0 | End of Life |
| 12 | April 23, 2019 | April 30, 2022 | 12.22.12 | End of Life |
| 11 | October 23, 2018 | June 30, 2019 | 11.15.0 | End of Life |
| 10 | April 24, 2018 | April 30, 2021 | 10.24.1 | End of Life |
| 9 | October 31, 2017 | June 30, 2018 | 9.11.2 | End of Life |
| 8 | May 30, 2017 | December 31, 2019 | 8.17.0 | End of Life |
| 7 | October 25, 2016 | June 30, 2017 | 7.10.1 | End of Life |
| 6 | April 26, 2016 | April 30, 2019 | 6.17.1 | End of Life |
| 5 | October 30, 2015 | June 30, 2016 | 5.12.0 | End of Life |
| 4 | September 9, 2015 | April 30, 2018 | 4.9.1 | End of Life |
| 3 | August 4, 2015 | Yes | 3.3.1 | End of Life |
| 2 | May 4, 2015 | Yes | 2.5.0 | End of Life |
| 1 | January 20, 2015 | Yes | 1.8.4 | End of Life |
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