The Node.js Release Schedule Is Changing
Node.js is moving to one major release per year, with every major headed for LTS and a new Alpha phase. Learn what’s changing and why it matters.
Node.js is moving to one major release per year, with every major headed for LTS and a new Alpha phase. Learn what’s changing and why it matters.
103M Node.js 20 downloads in July 2026 show EOL adoption is still widespread. Explore why teams stay on unsupported versions and the risks involved.
A HeroDevs analysis found more than 136M downloads of EOL Node.js 18 and 20 in July 2026. Learn why unsupported runtimes remain embedded in active builds.
Understand Node.js Current, LTS, Maintenance, and EOL releases, compare Node.js 22, 24, and 26, and learn the risks of outdated runtimes.