When is Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' end of life?

Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' reached end of life on Jun 15, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter'?

The latest Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' release is 5.3.4, released on May 12, 2026.

When was Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' released?

Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' was released on Dec 15, 2025.

How do I check which Yocto Project version I have?

Run bitbake -e | grep '^DISTRO_VERSION\|DISTRO_CODENAME=', then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter'

End of life

5.3.4 Release notes ↗

Is Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' still supported?

Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' reached end of life on Jun 15, 2026 (3 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Yocto Project 6.0 'Wrynose' (LTS) (latest 6.0.3), supported until Apr 30, 2030.

Released: Dec 15, 2025
End of life: Jun 15, 2026
3 months ago
Latest version: 5.3.4
May 12, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Yocto Project 6.0 'Wrynose' (LTS), currently at 6.0.3 and supported until Apr 30, 2030.

Quick answers

Is Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' still supported?: No. Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' reached end of life on Jun 15, 2026 (3 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Yocto Project 6.0 'Wrynose' (LTS) (latest 6.0.3), supported until Apr 30, 2030.
When is Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' end of life?: Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' reached end of life on Jun 15, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter'?: The latest Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' release is 5.3.4, released on May 12, 2026.
When was Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' released?: Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' was released on Dec 15, 2025.
What should I upgrade Yocto Project 5.3 'Whinlatter' to?: The recommended upgrade is Yocto Project 6.0 'Wrynose' (LTS), currently at 6.0.3 and supported until Apr 30, 2030.
How do I check which Yocto Project version I have?: Run bitbake -e | grep '^DISTRO_VERSION\|DISTRO_CODENAME=', then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Other Yocto Project branches

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6.0 'Wrynose' (LTS) Supported
5.3 'Whinlatter' End of life
5.2 'Walnascar' End of life
5.1 'Styhead' End of life
5.0 'Scarthgap' (LTS) Supported
4.3 'Nanbield' End of life
4.2 'Mickledore' End of life
4.1 'Langdale' End of life
4.0 'Kirkstone' (LTS) End of life
3.4 'Honister' End of life
3.3 'Hardknott' End of life
3.2 'Gatesgarth' End of life
3.1 'Dunfell' (LTS) End of life

Yocto Project 5.3 release history

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May 12, 2026 5.3.4
Dec 15, 2025 5.3

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