Contour 1.28 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Contour 1.28 reached end of life on 6 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
460 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Contour 1.33. Support timeline
Official dates from the Contour release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 6 May 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.28.8 · 13 Jan 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.28
Recommended target: Contour 1.33.
The newest actively supported branch is Contour 1.33 (latest release 1.33.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Contour 1.28 still safe to use?
Contour 1.28 reached end of life on 6 May 2025, 460 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Contour 1.28?
Yes — the final release (1.28.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Contour 1.28 to?
Upgrade to Contour 1.33, the newest actively supported branch.