BIND 9 9.20 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
BIND 9 9.20 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 8 Jul 2028.
642 days of security support left
9.20.29 latest release
56% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 8 Jul 2024 → 8 Jul 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the BIND 9 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Jul 2024 | 2y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 8 Jul 2028 | in 1y 9mo |
| Latest release | 9.20.29 · 11 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
BIND 9 9.20 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIND 9 9.20 | 8 Jul 2028 | 642 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does BIND 9 9.20 reach end of life?
BIND 9 9.20 reaches end of life on 8 Jul 2028 — 642 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is BIND 9 9.20 still supported?
Yes. BIND 9 9.20 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.20.29, published 11 Sept 2026.
What happens when BIND 9 9.20 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 8 Jul 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from BIND 9 9.20?
642 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.