Grafana 12.3 reaches end of life on August 19, 2026 — exactly nine months after release. Grafana's 15-month window only applies to the last minor of a major line, which is why 12.4 (EOL May 24, 2027) outlives both Grafana 13.0 and 13.1. Every date, verified against Grafana's own support policy.
The nine-month rule and the fifteen-month exception
| Version | Released | Active support ended | End of life | Lifespan | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.4 last 12.x | 2026-02-24 | 2026-04-17 | 2027-05-24 | 15 months | 40 |
| 12.3 | 2025-11-19 | 2026-02-24 | 2026-08-19 | 9 months | 55 |
| 12.2 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-11-19 | 2026-06-23 | 9 months | 65 |
| 12.1 | 2025-07-22 | 2025-09-23 | 2026-04-22 | 9 months | 70 |
| 12.0 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-07-22 | 2026-02-05 | 9 months | 70 |
What's covered
- What stops on August 19
- The nine-month rule and the fifteen-month exception
- Why 12.4 outlives Grafana 13.0 and 13.1
- What is already dead — and why unpatched Grafana is a target
- What to do
Full guide with every version, risk scores, and live updates: https://endoflife.ai/article-grafana-123-eol
