Grafana 12.4 vs 13.0
Which should you run?
Pick Grafana 13.0 for new installs. It's supported until Jan 9, 2027. Compare that with 12.4, which ends May 24, 2027. 12.4 already gets security fixes only.
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Today
| Grafana 12.4 | Grafana 13.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Feb 24, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Status | Security Support | Security Support |
| Active support until | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| End of life | May 24, 2027 in 7 months | Jan 9, 2027 in 2 months |
| Total support | 1 year, 3 months | 8 months |
| Latest version | 12.4.12 Sep 29, 2026 | 13.0.10 Sep 29, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from Grafana 12.4 to 13.0
Ubuntu / Debian (Grafana repository)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade grafana
sudo systemctl restart grafana-serverDocker
docker pull grafana/grafana:13.0.10Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use Grafana 12.4 or 13.0?
- Pick Grafana 13.0 for new installs. It's supported until Jan 9, 2027. Compare that with 12.4, which ends May 24, 2027. 12.4 already gets security fixes only.
- How long are Grafana 12.4 and 13.0 supported?
- Grafana 12.4: supported until May 24, 2027 (security fixes only). Grafana 13.0: supported until Jan 9, 2027 (security fixes only).
- What are the latest Grafana 12.4 and 13.0 versions?
- Grafana 12.4 is at 12.4.12 (Sep 29, 2026), and Grafana 13.0 is at 13.0.10 (Sep 29, 2026).
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