Dapr 1.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Dapr 1.12 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
585 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Dapr 1.18. Support timeline
Official dates from the Dapr release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Oct 2023 | 3y ago |
| Security Support ended | 27 Feb 2025 | 1y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 1.12.5 · 13 Feb 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.12
Recommended target: Dapr 1.18.
The newest actively supported branch is Dapr 1.18 (latest release 1.18.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dapr 1.12 still safe to use?
Dapr 1.12 reached end of life on 27 Feb 2025, 585 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Dapr 1.12?
Yes — the final release (1.12.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Dapr 1.12 to?
Upgrade to Dapr 1.18, the newest actively supported branch.