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Kubernetes Axes Ingress NGINX: Half of Clusters Exposed

Kubernetes is killing off Ingress NGINX, the ingress controller half your clusters rely on. No more security fixes after March 2026—time to panic or plan?

DevTools Feed Apr 02, 2026 3 min read
Kubernetes warning sign over fading Ingress NGINX controller icon

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Ingress NGINX retires March 2026—no patches, 50% of clusters at risk.
  • Check with kubectl command; migrate to Gateway API or alternatives now.
  • Maintainer burnout forces this; expect migration pain but ecosystem gains.
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Originally reported by Kubernetes Blog

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