Node.js 22 (LTS)

Security Support until Apr 30, 2027

22.23.3 Release notes ↗

Is Node.js 22 (LTS) still supported?

Security fixes only

Node.js 22 (LTS) only gets security fixes now, until Apr 30, 2027 (in 6 months). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Oct 21, 2025. Plan an upgrade to Node.js 24 (LTS).

Released
Apr 24, 2024
Active support ended
Oct 21, 2025
11 months ago
End of life
Apr 30, 2027
in 6 months
LTS since
Oct 29, 2024
1 year ago
Latest version
22.23.3
Sep 23, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Node.js 24 (LTS), currently at 24.21.0 and supported until Apr 30, 2028.

Not sure? Run node --version

How to update Node.js 22 (LTS)

nvm (Linux / macOS)

nvm install 22
nvm alias default 22

Ubuntu / Debian (NodeSource)

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt install -y nodejs

Windows

winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS

Use OpenJS.NodeJS instead for the current (non-LTS) line.

Docker

docker pull node:22

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

Quick answers

Is Node.js 22 (LTS) still supported?
Partly. Node.js 22 (LTS) only gets security fixes now, until Apr 30, 2027 (in 6 months). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Oct 21, 2025. Plan an upgrade to Node.js 24 (LTS).
When did Node.js 22 become LTS?
Node.js 22 became an LTS (long-term support) release on Oct 29, 2024.
When is Node.js 22 (LTS) end of life?
Node.js 22 (LTS) reaches end of life on Apr 30, 2027 (in 6 months). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Node.js 22 (LTS)?
The latest Node.js 22 (LTS) release is 22.23.3, released on Sep 23, 2026.
When was Node.js 22 (LTS) released?
Node.js 22 (LTS) was released on Apr 24, 2024.
What should I upgrade Node.js 22 (LTS) to?
The recommended upgrade is Node.js 24 (LTS), currently at 24.21.0 and supported until Apr 30, 2028.
How do I check which Node.js version I have?
Run node --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Other Node.js branches

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Node.js 22 release history

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Release dates for 36 Node.js 22 versions, newest first.

  1. 22.23.3
  2. 22.23.2
  3. 22.23.1
  4. 22.23.0
  5. 22.22.3
  6. 22.22.2
  7. 22.22.1
  8. 22.22.0
  9. 22.21.1
  10. 22.21.0
All 36 releases
  1. 22.20.0
  2. 22.19.0
  3. 22.18.0
  4. 22.17.1
  5. 22.17.0
  6. 22.16.0
  7. 22.15.1
  8. 22.15.0
  9. 22.14.0
  10. 22.13.1
  11. 22.13.0
  12. 22.12.0
  13. 22.11.0
  14. 22.10.0
  15. 22.9.0
  16. 22.8.0
  17. 22.7.0
  18. 22.6.0
  19. 22.5.1
  20. 22.5.0
  21. 22.4.1
  22. 22.4.0
  23. 22.3.0
  24. 22.2.0
  25. 22.1.0
  26. 22.0.0

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