When is Ruby 2.6 end of life?

Ruby 2.6 reached end of life on Mar 31, 2022. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Ruby 2.6?

The latest Ruby 2.6 release is 2.6.10, released on Apr 12, 2022.

When was Ruby 2.6 released?

Ruby 2.6 was released on Dec 25, 2018.

How do I check which Ruby version I have?

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

Ruby 2.6

End of life

2.6.10 Release notes ↗

Is Ruby 2.6 still supported?

Ruby 2.6 reached end of life on Mar 31, 2022 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Ruby 4.0 (latest 4.0.7), supported until Mar 31, 2029.

Released: Dec 25, 2018
End of life: Mar 31, 2022
4 years ago
Latest version: 2.6.10
Apr 12, 2022

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Ruby 4.0, currently at 4.0.7 and supported until Mar 31, 2029.

How to upgrade from Ruby 2.6 to Ruby 4.0

rbenv (Linux / macOS)

rbenv install 4.0.7
rbenv global 4.0.7

Docker

docker pull ruby:4.0

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

Quick answers

Is Ruby 2.6 still supported?: No. Ruby 2.6 reached end of life on Mar 31, 2022 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Ruby 4.0 (latest 4.0.7), supported until Mar 31, 2029.
When is Ruby 2.6 end of life?: Ruby 2.6 reached end of life on Mar 31, 2022. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Ruby 2.6?: The latest Ruby 2.6 release is 2.6.10, released on Apr 12, 2022.
When was Ruby 2.6 released?: Ruby 2.6 was released on Dec 25, 2018.
What should I upgrade Ruby 2.6 to?: The recommended upgrade is Ruby 4.0, currently at 4.0.7 and supported until Mar 31, 2029.
How do I check which Ruby version I have?: Run ruby --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.