BIND 9 9.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
BIND 9 9.18 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
97 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to BIND 9 9.21. Support timeline
Official dates from the BIND 9 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Jan 2022 | 4y 8mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 30 Jun 2026 | 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 9.18.50 · 8 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 9.18
Recommended target: BIND 9 9.21.
The newest actively supported branch is BIND 9 9.21 (latest release 9.21.26).
Frequently asked questions
Is BIND 9 9.18 still safe to use?
BIND 9 9.18 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2026, 97 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download BIND 9 9.18?
Yes — the final release (9.18.50) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade BIND 9 9.18 to?
Upgrade to BIND 9 9.21, the newest actively supported branch.