Alpine Linux 3.21
Alpine Linux 3.21 was released on Dec 5, 2024 and is supported until Nov 1, 2026, 26 days from now.
Alpine Linux 3.21 support timeline
Dec 5, 2024Today
96% elapsedEnd of life
Nov 1, 2026
Alpine Linux 3.21 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (3.21.8) | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
Should you upgrade from Alpine Linux 3.21?
Alpine Linux 3.21 still receives updates, so there is no rush. Alpine Linux 3.22 is newer and supported until May 1, 2027; upgrade when its changes matter to you, and plan to move before Nov 1, 2026.
Change the version in /etc/apk/repositories to the new release, then run apk upgrade --available.
Other Alpine Linux versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux 3.24 | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Alpine Linux 3.23 | Dec 4, 2025 | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Alpine Linux 3.22 | May 30, 2025 | May 1, 2027 |
| Alpine Linux 3.21 | Dec 5, 2024 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Alpine Linux 3.20 | May 22, 2024 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Alpine Linux 3.19 | Dec 7, 2023 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Alpine Linux 3.18 | May 9, 2023 | May 9, 2025 |
| Alpine Linux 3.17 | Nov 22, 2022 | Nov 22, 2024 |
Alpine Linux 3.21: common questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.21 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.21 reaches end of life on Nov 1, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is Alpine Linux 3.21 still supported?
Yes. Alpine Linux 3.21 is supported until Nov 1, 2026.
When was Alpine Linux 3.21 released?
Alpine Linux 3.21 was released on Dec 5, 2024.
What is the latest Alpine Linux 3.21 point release?
The latest point release is 3.21.8, published Sep 17, 2026.
What should I upgrade Alpine Linux 3.21 to?
Alpine Linux 3.22 is the next release that is still supported (until May 1, 2027). The newest release is Alpine Linux 3.24.