Node.js 25
This version has reached end of life and no longer receives updates.
October 15, 2025
April 1, 2026
June 1, 2026
25.9.0 (April 1, 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 recently reached end of life on June 1, 2026. This means it no longer receives security patches or bug fixes from the maintainers. If you are still on this version, now is the time to finalize your upgrade plan before the gap between your version and the current release grows wider.
Upgrade to Node.js 26 LTS for continued security coverage and access to the latest features. The upgrade from 25 to 26 is typically straightforward, but review the release notes for any deprecations or API changes.
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
This version reached end of life June 1, 2026.
All Node.js Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | May 5, 2026 | April 30, 2029 | 26.3.0 | LTS — Active |
| 25 (current page) | October 15, 2025 | June 1, 2026 | 25.9.0 | End of Life |
| 24 | May 6, 2025 | April 30, 2028 | 24.16.0 | LTS — Active |
| 23 | October 16, 2024 | June 1, 2025 | 23.11.1 | End of Life |
| 22 | April 24, 2024 | April 30, 2027 | 22.22.3 | Security Only |
| 21 | October 17, 2023 | June 1, 2024 | 21.7.3 | End of Life |
| 20 | April 18, 2023 | April 30, 2026 | 20.20.2 | End of Life |
| 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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