nginx 1.29 vs 1.30

Support windows, end-of-life dates and latest versions side by side.

Which should you run?

Pick nginx 1.30. nginx 1.29 reached end of life on May 13, 2026 and no longer gets security fixes.

nginx 1.29 nginx 1.30
ReleasedJun 24, 2025Apr 14, 2026
StatusEnd of lifeSupported
Active support until——
End of lifeMay 13, 2026
5 months ago
Not announced
Total support10 months—
Latest version1.29.8
Apr 7, 2026
1.30.5
Sep 15, 2026
LTSNoNo

How to upgrade from nginx 1.29 to 1.30

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade nginx
sudo nginx -t && sudo systemctl reload nginx

RHEL / Rocky / AlmaLinux

sudo dnf upgrade nginx
sudo nginx -t && sudo systemctl reload nginx

Docker

docker pull nginx:1.30

Distro packages often lag behind. For current releases add the official repository from nginx.org.

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 nginx 1.29 or 1.30?
Pick nginx 1.30. nginx 1.29 reached end of life on May 13, 2026 and no longer gets security fixes.
How long are nginx 1.29 and 1.30 supported?
nginx 1.29: ended May 13, 2026. nginx 1.30: no end-of-life date announced yet.
What are the latest nginx 1.29 and 1.30 versions?
nginx 1.29 is at 1.29.8 (Apr 7, 2026), and nginx 1.30 is at 1.30.5 (Sep 15, 2026).

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