When is MariaDB 12.1 end of life?

MariaDB 12.1 reached end of life on Feb 13, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of MariaDB 12.1?

The latest MariaDB 12.1 release is 12.1.2, released on Nov 18, 2025.

When was MariaDB 12.1 released?

MariaDB 12.1 was released on Nov 18, 2025.

How do I check which MariaDB version I have?

Run mariadbd --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

MariaDB 12.1

End of life

12.1.2 Release notes ↗

Is MariaDB 12.1 still supported?

MariaDB 12.1 reached end of life on Feb 13, 2026 (8 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MariaDB 13.0 (latest 13.0.2), supported until Dec 31, 2026.

Released: Nov 18, 2025
End of life: Feb 13, 2026
8 months ago
Latest version: 12.1.2
Nov 18, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 13.0, currently at 13.0.2 and supported until Dec 31, 2026.

How to upgrade from MariaDB 12.1 to MariaDB 13.0

Back up first (mariadb-dump --all-databases).

Ubuntu / Debian (MariaDB repository)

curl -LsS https://r.mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash -s -- --mariadb-server-version="mariadb-13.0"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mariadb-server
sudo mariadb-upgrade

Docker

docker pull mariadb:13.0

In Docker, set MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1 so the container runs mariadb-upgrade for you.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is MariaDB 12.1 still supported?: No. MariaDB 12.1 reached end of life on Feb 13, 2026 (8 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MariaDB 13.0 (latest 13.0.2), supported until Dec 31, 2026.
When is MariaDB 12.1 end of life?: MariaDB 12.1 reached end of life on Feb 13, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of MariaDB 12.1?: The latest MariaDB 12.1 release is 12.1.2, released on Nov 18, 2025.
When was MariaDB 12.1 released?: MariaDB 12.1 was released on Nov 18, 2025.
What should I upgrade MariaDB 12.1 to?: The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 13.0, currently at 13.0.2 and supported until Dec 31, 2026.
How do I check which MariaDB version I have?: Run mariadbd --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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13.0 Supported
12.3 (LTS) Supported
12.2 End of life
12.1 End of life
12.0 End of life
11.8 (LTS) Supported
11.7 End of life
11.6 End of life
11.5 End of life
11.4 (LTS) Supported
11.3 End of life
11.2 End of life
11.1 End of life

MariaDB 12.1 release history

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Nov 18, 2025 12.1.2

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