Short answer: The newest tracked Docker Engine release is 29, and the version to run today is 29. 2 of 26 tracked releases are still receiving support.
At a glance
- Latest tracked release: 29, build 29.7.1 (2026.07.31)
- Recommended version to run: 29
- Releases still receiving support: 2 of 26 tracked (2 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: 25.0 on 2026.12.04 (about 123 days from now)
This page is an automatically maintained Docker Engine support-status reference, rebuilt daily from structured lifecycle data so the versions, dates, and statuses stay current.
What the statuses mean
- Active support: Gets both new fixes and security patches. Safe to run.
- Security support only: No longer gets general bug fixes, but still receives security patches. Plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
- Security support ended (end of life): No more updates of any kind. Avoid for anything important or internet-connected.
Current support status
| Release | Latest tracked version | Released | Active support until | Security support until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 29.7.1 2026.07.31 |
2025.11.10 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| 28 | 28.5.2 2025.11.05 |
2025.02.20 | Not announced | 2026.05.13 | Security support ended |
| 27 | 27.5.1 2025.01.22 |
2024.06.25 | Not announced | 2025.05.03 | Security support ended |
| 26.1 | 26.1.5 2024.07.23 |
2024.04.22 | Not announced | 2025.02.17 | Security support ended |
| 26.0 | 26.0.2 2024.04.18 |
2024.03.20 | Not announced | 2024.06.08 | Security support ended |
| 25.0 | 25.0.16 2026.05.13 |
2024.01.19 | Not announced | 2026.12.04 | Active support |
| 24.0 | 24.0.9 2024.02.01 |
2023.05.16 | Not announced | 2024.06.08 | Security support ended |
| 23.0 | 23.0.18 2025.05.15 |
2023.02.02 | Not announced | 2025.05.19 | Security support ended |
| 20.10 | 20.10.27 2023.12.01 |
2020.12.09 | Not announced | 2023.12.10 | Security support ended |
| 19.03 | 19.03.15 2021.02.01 |
2019.07.22 | Not announced | 2021.01.08 | Security support ended |
| 18.09 | 18.09.9 2019.09.04 |
2018.11.08 | Not announced | 2019.08.22 | Security support ended |
| 18.06 | 18.06.3 2019.02.20 |
2018.07.18 | Not announced | 2018.12.08 | Security support ended |
| 18.05 | 18.05.0 2018.04.25 |
2018.04.25 | Not announced | 2018.08.18 | Security support ended |
| 18.04 | 18.04.0 2018.03.27 |
2018.03.27 | Not announced | 2018.06.09 | Security support ended |
| 18.03 | 18.03.1 2018.04.25 |
2018.03.14 | Not announced | 2018.05.10 | Security support ended |
| 18.02 | 18.02.0 2018.01.26 |
2018.01.26 | Not announced | 2018.04.21 | Security support ended |
| 17.12 | 17.12.1 2018.02.07 |
2017.12.15 | Not announced | 2018.02.10 | Security support ended |
| 18.01 | 18.01.0 2017.12.12 |
2017.12.12 | Not announced | 2018.03.07 | Security support ended |
| 17.11 | 17.11.0 2017.11.17 |
2017.11.17 | Not announced | 2018.01.27 | Security support ended |
| 17.10 | 17.10.0 2017.10.13 |
2017.10.13 | Not announced | 2017.12.20 | Security support ended |
| 17.09 | 17.09.1 2017.12.07 |
2017.09.22 | Not announced | 2017.11.17 | Security support ended |
| 17.07 | 17.07.0 2017.08.28 |
2017.08.28 | Not announced | 2017.10.26 | Security support ended |
| 17.06 | 17.06.2 2017.09.05 |
2017.06.20 | Not announced | 2017.09.29 | Security support ended |
| 17.05 | 17.05.0 2017.05.04 |
2017.05.04 | Not announced | 2017.07.28 | Security support ended |
| 17.04 | 17.04.0 2017.04.03 |
2017.04.03 | Not announced | 2017.06.04 | Security support ended |
| 17.03 | 17.03.2 2017.06.27 |
2017.02.23 | Not announced | 2017.05.05 | Security support ended |
Which Docker Engine version should you use?
Run 29, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches. The oldest version still getting security patches is 25.0, which ends 2026.12.04.
Support ending soon
25.0 loses security support on 2026.12.04, about 123 days from now. If you still run it, plan the upgrade before that date so you do not sit on an unsupported version.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of Docker Engine?
The newest tracked release is 29, with latest build 29.7.1 (2026.07.31).
Which version of Docker Engine should I use?
Use 29. It is the newest release in active support.
Is Docker Engine 29 still supported?
Yes. Docker Engine 29 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 29.7.1.
Is Docker Engine 28 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 28 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2026.05.13, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Docker Engine 27 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 27 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.05.03, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Docker Engine 26.1 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 26.1 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.02.17, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Docker Engine 26.0 still supported?
No. Docker Engine 26.0 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2024.06.08, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Docker Engine 25.0 still supported?
Yes. Docker Engine 25.0 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 25.0.16.
When does Docker Engine 25.0 reach end of life?
Security support for 25.0 is scheduled to end 2026.12.04. After that it no longer receives updates of any kind.
What to do next
- If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
- If it is security-support only, schedule an upgrade before the security support date passes.
- If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.
Related support-status pages
- Apple iPhone support status
- Apple iPad support status
- Apple Watch support status
- Apple iOS support status
- Apple iPadOS support status
- Apple macOS support status
- Apple watchOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Docker Engine lifecycle data. Release policy: vendor policy page. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.08.03. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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