Node.js 18 and 20 Are EOL—Yet They Were Downloaded More Than 136 Million Times in July 2026
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.
Node.js Versions Explained: Why Running an Outdated Release Is a Business Risk
Understand Node.js Current, LTS, Maintenance, and EOL releases, compare Node.js 22, 24, and 26, and learn the risks of outdated runtimes.
February in Node.js: Release Discipline, Security Signal, and Runtime Progression
Explore what happened in Node.js in February 2026, including v24.14.0 LTS, v25.7.0 Current, patch releases, and new security reporting requirements.