Grafana 13.0 vs 13.1
Which should you run?
Pick Grafana 13.1 for new installs. It's supported until Mar 20, 2027, 2 months longer than 13.0, which ends Jan 9, 2027. 13.0 already gets security fixes only.
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Today
| Grafana 13.0 | Grafana 13.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Apr 14, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Status | Security Support | Security Support |
| Active support until | Jun 22, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| End of life | Jan 9, 2027 in 2 months | Mar 20, 2027 in 5 months |
| Total support | 8 months | 8 months |
| Latest version | 13.0.10 Sep 29, 2026 | 13.1.7 Sep 29, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from Grafana 13.0 to 13.1
Ubuntu / Debian (Grafana repository)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade grafana
sudo systemctl restart grafana-serverDocker
docker pull grafana/grafana:13.1.7Official 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 13.0 or 13.1?
- Pick Grafana 13.1 for new installs. It's supported until Mar 20, 2027, 2 months longer than 13.0, which ends Jan 9, 2027. 13.0 already gets security fixes only.
- How long are Grafana 13.0 and 13.1 supported?
- Grafana 13.0: supported until Jan 9, 2027 (security fixes only). Grafana 13.1: supported until Mar 20, 2027 (security fixes only).
- What are the latest Grafana 13.0 and 13.1 versions?
- Grafana 13.0 is at 13.0.10 (Sep 29, 2026), and Grafana 13.1 is at 13.1.7 (Sep 29, 2026).
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