Node.js 25
Current patch release: 25.7.0
End of life in 91 days (June 1, 2026). Plan your upgrade now.
October 15, 2025
April 1, 2026
June 1, 2026
25.7.0 (February 24, 2026)
About Node.js 25
Node.js 25 is the current odd-numbered release, serving as the development branch. It includes the latest V8 engine and experimental features that will stabilize into Node.js 26 LTS.
Key Changes in Node.js 25
- ●V8 engine updates with latest JavaScript language features
- ●Experimental network inspection protocol improvements
- ●Continued improvements to the permission model
- ●Module customization hooks enhancements for loaders
- ●Performance improvements in the HTTP/2 implementation
Node.js 25 is currently under active support, released on October 15, 2025. It receives regular bug fixes, security patches, and may still get minor feature additions. The latest patch release is 25.7.0 (February 24, 2026).
Note that Node.js 25 is approaching end of life in approximately 91 days. While it is still fully supported right now, this is a good time to start testing your application against the next release to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes.
Migration Notes
Node.js 25 is a Current (non-LTS) release. It's suitable for testing and development but not recommended for production. Wait for Node.js 26 LTS (expected October 2026) for production upgrades.
Lifecycle Progress
60% through its lifecycle. 91 days remaining.
All Node.js Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (current page) | 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 | 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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