Node.js 16 end of life and support dates
Ended 11 Sep 2023
Node.js 16 (LTS) stopped getting security updates on 11 Sep 2023 and is no longer supported.
Node.js 16 key dates
| Date | Node.js 16 |
|---|---|
| Released | |
| Active LTS | |
| Maintenance (security) until |
What this means for you
Node.js 16 no longer gets security updates. It keeps working, but vulnerabilities found from now on stay open, so it is not a safe choice for anything connected to the internet, used for banking or work, or covered by compliance rules.
What happens when support ends
Will it still run?
Your applications keep running. Nothing in Node.js switches off at end of life.
Will it get security fixes?
The Node.js project publishes no more releases for that line, including security releases for vulnerabilities that affect it.
What stops working?
npm packages drop support for old Node.js versions. Cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions deprecate and later block old runtimes.
What are my options?
- Move to Node.js 24 or 26 LTS.
- Use a version manager such as nvm or fnm to test a new version alongside the old one.
- Avoid odd-numbered versions in production; they end after about eight months.
For businesses and auditors
As of 11 Nov 2026: Node.js 16 (LTS) stopped getting security updates on 11 Sep 2023 and is no longer supported. Source: https://www.itechtics.com/eol/node-js/node-js-16-lts/, verified 11 Nov 2026.Get Node.js end-of-life alerts
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Frequently asked questions
When does Node.js 16 support end?
Node.js 16 (LTS) stopped getting security updates on 11 Sep 2023 and is no longer supported.
Is Node.js 16 still supported?
No. Node.js 16 stopped getting security updates on 11 Sep 2023.
What happens when Node.js 16 reaches end of life?
Your applications keep running. Nothing in Node.js switches off at end of life. The Node.js project publishes no more releases for that line, including security releases for vulnerabilities that affect it.
Sources
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