diff --git a/net/benthos/Makefile b/net/benthos/Makefile
index d120c7b48724..4944c504380f 100644
--- a/net/benthos/Makefile
+++ b/net/benthos/Makefile
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ WWW=		https://www.benthos.dev/
 LICENSE=	MIT
 LICENSE_FILE=	${WRKSRC}/LICENSE
 
+DEPRECATED=	Superseded by net/redpanda-connect
+EXPIRATION_DATE=	2025-09-11
+
 USES=		go:modules
 USE_RC_SUBR=	benthos