nginx 1.30 vs 1.31

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

Which should you run?

Pick nginx 1.31 for new installs. It has no end-of-life date yet, while 1.30 is supported until a date not yet announced.

nginx 1.30 nginx 1.31
ReleasedApr 14, 2026May 13, 2026
StatusSupportedSupported
Active support until——
End of lifeNot announcedNot announced
Total support——
Latest version1.30.5
Sep 15, 2026
1.31.6
Sep 15, 2026
LTSNoNo

How to upgrade from nginx 1.30 to 1.31

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:1.31

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 1.30 or 1.31?
Pick nginx 1.31 for new installs. It has no end-of-life date yet, while 1.30 is supported until a date not yet announced.
How long are nginx 1.30 and 1.31 supported?
nginx 1.30: no end-of-life date announced yet. nginx 1.31: no end-of-life date announced yet.
What are the latest nginx 1.30 and 1.31 versions?
nginx 1.30 is at 1.30.5 (Sep 15, 2026), and nginx 1.31 is at 1.31.6 (Sep 15, 2026).

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