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Node.js 20 functions on Google Cloud: decommissioned October 30, 2026

Readers can stay on Cloud Run functions: they change a setting or plan. Help the ones who would rather leave.

14 days left · October 30, 2026 · Public page

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  1. 1 Related discussions

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  2. 2 What people ask

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  3. 3 Reply templates

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    Helpful first
    Sorry you have to deal with this. You can stay on Cloud Run functions. Here is what to change before October 30, 2026:

1. Find functions on Node.js 20. In the console, check the runtime of each function. Note every one on Node.js 20.
2. Change the runtime. Set the runtime to Node.js 22 or Node.js 24 and update your packages. Node.js 24 is supported longer.
3. Deploy each function again. Deploy and test every function before October 30.

If they would rather leave, describe a verified way <your product> can help: <your link>
[Disclosure: I build <your product>.]
    Short answer
    You have until October 30, 2026. You can stay on Cloud Run functions. First: find functions on Node.js 20. Then change the runtime.
Happy to help if you get stuck.
[Disclosure: I build <your product>.]
    If you do nothing
    > What happens if I do nothing?

Google Cloud says:
- If you do nothing: Functions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled.

You can stay on Cloud Run functions. To choose when it happens, make the change yourself before October 30, 2026.
Details: https://docs.cloud.google.com/functions/docs/runtime-support

I build a tool for people who would rather leave: <your link>
[Disclosure: I build <your product>.]

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    Switch from Cloud Run functions to Your product

    Cloud Run functions on Node.js 20: a change is due by October 30. You can stay on Cloud Run functions. If you would rather leave, here is how to move to Your product.

    What changes at Cloud Run functions

    Google decommissions the Node.js 20 runtime for Cloud Run functions on October 30, 2026. After that you cannot create or update these functions, and they may be disabled.

    • Decommission date: October 30, 2026 (Google Cloud)
    • Runtime: Node.js 20 (Cloud Run functions and Cloud Functions 1st gen) (Google Cloud)
    • Deprecated since: April 30, 2026 (Google Cloud)
    • After decommission: You can no longer create new workloads or update existing ones on the runtime (Google Cloud)
    • If you do nothing: Functions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled (Google Cloud)
    • Next runtime ends: Node.js 22 is decommissioned October 31, 2027 (Google Cloud)
    • Newest runtime ends: Node.js 24 is decommissioned October 31, 2028 (Google Cloud)
    • Functions still on Node.js 20: Cannot be updated after October 30, 2026 and may be disabled (Google Cloud)

    You can stay on Cloud Run functions if you make the change. This page is for people who would rather leave.

    What Your product gives you

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    How to move from Cloud Run functions to Your product

    1. Save what you need from Cloud Run functions. Keep a copy before you cancel anything.
    2. Import into Your product. Say which files you accept and how long an import takes.

    Tell readers the key date: October 30, 2026.

    Questions people ask

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    How to help new users settle in

    Send one short email. Say what changed, where to find you now, and what they need to do. Put the most important line first.

    If there is a date, send a short reminder a few days before it. Keep a copy of the list you sent it to.

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