Devuan 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Devuan 4 reached end of life on 15 Aug 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
51 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Devuan 6. Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Devuan release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Security Support ended | 15 Aug 2026 | 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.0.0 · 14 Oct 2021 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Devuan 6 (supported until 30 Jun 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Devuan 6 (latest release 6.1.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Devuan 4 still safe to use?
Devuan 4 reached end of life on 15 Aug 2026, 51 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Devuan 4?
Yes — the final release (4.0.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Devuan 4 to?
Upgrade to Devuan 6, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2030).