Jenkins 2.555 LTS vs 2.568 LTS
Which should you run?
Pick Jenkins 2.568 LTS. Jenkins 2.555 LTS reached end of life on Jun 10, 2026 and no longer gets security fixes.
2.555 LTS
2.568 LTS
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Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| Jenkins 2.555 LTS | Jenkins 2.568 LTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Mar 18, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Status | End of life | Supported |
| Active support until | — | — |
| End of life | Jun 10, 2026 4 months ago | Not announced |
| Total support | 2 months | — |
| Latest version | 2.555.3 Jun 8, 2026 | 2.568.3 Aug 31, 2026 |
| LTS | Yes | Yes |
How to upgrade from Jenkins 2.555 LTS to 2.568 LTS
Ubuntu / Debian (Jenkins repository)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade jenkins Docker
docker pull jenkins/jenkins:lts Update your plugins right after the core (Manage Jenkins → Plugins).
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 Jenkins 2.555 LTS or 2.568 LTS?
- Pick Jenkins 2.568 LTS. Jenkins 2.555 LTS reached end of life on Jun 10, 2026 and no longer gets security fixes.
- How long are Jenkins 2.555 LTS and 2.568 LTS supported?
- Jenkins 2.555 LTS: ended Jun 10, 2026. Jenkins 2.568 LTS: no end-of-life date announced yet.
- What are the latest Jenkins 2.555 LTS and 2.568 LTS versions?
- Jenkins 2.555 LTS is at 2.555.3 (Jun 8, 2026), and Jenkins 2.568 LTS is at 2.568.3 (Aug 31, 2026).
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