Search with OpenSearch Supported Versions
Learn about the different Search with OpenSearch release versions and what's included in each before you upgrade.
Search with OpenSearch supports several concurrent versions, for example. 1.2, 2.3, and now 2.19.
Every release has a build number. There are three types of releases:
- Major: The first number indicates a major release. OpenSearch releases new major versions only when there's a critical mass of breaking changes, such as changes that are incompatible with existing APIs.
- Minor: The second number indicates the minor version. Minor versions don't introduce breaking changes.
- Patch: The third number indicates the patch. All CVE issues are addressed in monthly patching.
The following table identifies the versions supported, along with the support stage schedule for each version.
| Major Version | Latest Minor Version | Status | Initial GA Release | Maintenance Window Start | Maintenance Window End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.3.20 | Maintenance | July 12th, 2021 | May 26th, 2022 | April 29th, 2025 |
| 2 | 2.19.0 | Current | May 26th, 2022 | April 29th, 2025 | GA release of 4.0. |
| 3 | 3.0.0 | Current | May 6th, 2025 | N/A | N/A |
Upgrade Notifications
Search with OpenSearch sends you periodic event notifications about upcoming required upgrades. If the upgrade schedule doesn't work for your applications and you require an older version of OpenSearch, contact support.
| Time to Upgrade | Notification Period |
|---|---|
| < 180 days | Every 30 days. |
| < 30 days | Every 7 days. |
| < 7 days | Every day. |
Version Deprecation
When a Search with OpenSearch version is deprecated you're required to upgrade clusters to an available version. If you don't upgrade within the specified timeframe, clusters automatically upgrade to the latest version on the date the version is deprecated.