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Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) version end of support and extended support dates
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| Version | Release / GA | Standard support ends | Extended support ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elasticsearch 1.5 and 2.3 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 5.1 to 5.5 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 6.0 to 6.7 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 6.8 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2030 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2030. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 7.1 to 7.8 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 7.9 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2028 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2028. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| Elasticsearch 7.10 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2030 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2030. Legacy Elasticsearch engine on Amazon OpenSearch Service. |
| OpenSearch 1.0 to 1.2 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. |
| OpenSearch 1.3 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2030 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2030. |
| OpenSearch 2.3 to 2.9 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2027 | Original end of extended support: November 7, 2026; updated: November 7, 2027. |
| OpenSearch 2.11 to 2.17 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2028 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2028. |
| OpenSearch 2.19 | Unknown / not published | Nov 7, 2027 | Nov 7, 2030 | Original end of extended support: Not announced; updated: November 7, 2030. |
Grey = already passed. unverified = not found on the current official page (usually historical dates that providers have removed). Source for every row: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/opensearch-service/latest/developerguide/what-is.html (opens in new tab)
Planned changes for Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch)
No planned retirements, forced upgrades or maintenance for Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) in AWS's public feeds right now. Account-specific notices only show in your provider console.
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) end of support FAQ
When did Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 1.0 to 1.2 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 1.0 to 1.2 ended standard support on Nov 7, 2025, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2027.
When did Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 2.3 to 2.9 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 2.3 to 2.9 ended standard support on Nov 7, 2025, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2027.
When does Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 6.8 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 6.8 ends standard support on Nov 7, 2027, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2030.
When does Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 7.9 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 7.9 ends standard support on Nov 7, 2027, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2028.
When does Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 7.10 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 7.10 ends standard support on Nov 7, 2027, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2030.
When does Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 1.3 end standard support?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) OpenSearch 1.3 ends standard support on Nov 7, 2027, according to the official AWS page. Extended support runs until Nov 7, 2030.
Which Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) version loses support next?
Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) Elasticsearch 6.8 is next. It ends standard support on Nov 7, 2027.
How much does Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) extended support cost?
We have not yet verified the Amazon OpenSearch Service (Elasticsearch) extended-support rate from an official AWS price page, so we don't quote a number. What we know: Extended Support is a flat fee per Normalized Instance Hour (NIH) on top of the instance cost; for versions whose original extended-support date passed and was extended again, the fee equals your instance cost. Per-NIH rate not captured — see OpenSearch pricing.
Answers are generated from the verified dates in the table above. Source: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/opensearch-service/latest/developerguide/what-is.html (opens in new tab)
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