Broadcom VMware ESXi
All VMware ESXi releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
All supported productsFree Versio.io trialWhat is VMware ESXi?
VMware ESXi (formerly ESX) is an enterprise-class, type-1 hypervisor developed by
VMware for deploying and serving virtual computers. As a type-1 hypervisor, ESXi is
not a software application that is installed on an operating system (OS); instead,
it includes and integrates vital OS components, such as a kernel.
VMware ESXi release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 2026-05-12 | 5 | 9.1.1.0100 | 2026-10-12 | No |
| 9.0 | 2025-06-17 | 6 | 9.0.2.0100 | 2026-07-26 | No |
| 8.0 | 2022-10-11 | 31 | 8.0.3.0102 | 2026-08-03 | No |
| 7.0 | 2020-04-02 | 39 | 7.0.3-0.150.24784741 | 2025-07-15 | No |
| 6.7 | 2018-04-17 | 30 | 670-202210001 | 2022-10-06 | No |
| 6.5 | 2016-11-15 | 37 | 650-202210001 | 2022-10-06 | No |
| 6.0 | 2015-03-12 | 35 | 600-202002001 | 2020-02-20 | No |
| 5.5 | 2013-09-22 | 31 | 550-201809001 | 2018-09-13 | No |
Data as of 10 November 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product VMware ESXi
Facts and figures about VMware ESXi
| Product | VMware ESXi |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Broadcom |
| Latest version | 9.1.1.0100 |
| Number of releases | 8 |
| Number of versions | 214 |
| Number of unstable versions | 3 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 2 |
| Licence | Proprietary |
| Version command | vmware -v |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMware_ESXi |
Frequently asked questions about Broadcom VMware ESXi end of life
What is the latest version of Broadcom VMware ESXi?
The latest version of Broadcom VMware ESXi is 9.1.1.0100, released as part of the 9.1 release on 12 October 2026.
Which Broadcom VMware ESXi versions are still supported?
VMware ESXi 9.1, VMware ESXi 9.0, VMware ESXi 8.0 and VMware ESXi 7.0 are supported as of 10 November 2026. All other releases have reached end of life and no longer receive fixes.
When does Broadcom VMware ESXi 7.0 reach end of life?
Broadcom VMware ESXi 7.0 reaches end of life on 2 April 2027. Standard maintenance ends on 2 April 2025, extended maintenance on 2 April 2027. After that date, no security fixes are provided.
Does Broadcom VMware ESXi have long-term support (LTS) releases?
No. Broadcom VMware ESXi does not designate long-term support releases; every release follows the standard maintenance period shown in the table.
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