Angular 21 vs 22
Which should you run?
Pick Angular 22 for new installs. It's supported until Jun 30, 2028, 1 year longer than 21, which ends Jun 30, 2027. 21 already gets security fixes only.
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22
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Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| Angular 21 | Angular 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Nov 19, 2025 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Status | Security Support | Active Support |
| Active support until | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| End of life | Jun 30, 2027 in 8 months | Jun 30, 2028 in 1 year |
| Total support | 1 year, 7 months | 2 years |
| Latest version | 21.2.25 Sep 30, 2026 | 22.2.2 Oct 8, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from Angular 21 to 22
Angular CLI
ng update @angular/core@22 @angular/cli@22 Upgrade one major version at a time. The update guide lists the steps for your exact versions.
Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use Angular 21 or 22?
- Pick Angular 22 for new installs. It's supported until Jun 30, 2028, 1 year longer than 21, which ends Jun 30, 2027. 21 already gets security fixes only.
- How long are Angular 21 and 22 supported?
- Angular 21: supported until Jun 30, 2027 (security fixes only). Angular 22: supported until Jun 30, 2028.
- What are the latest Angular 21 and 22 versions?
- Angular 21 is at 21.2.25 (Sep 30, 2026), and Angular 22 is at 22.2.2 (Oct 8, 2026).
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