Drush 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Drush 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,931 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Drush 13. Check your versiondrush --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Drush release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Aug 2013 | 13y 2mo ago |
| Support ended | 31 Dec 2015 | 10y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.7.0 · 2 Dec 2015 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Drush 13.
The newest actively supported branch is Drush 13 (latest release 13.8.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Drush 6 still safe to use?
Drush 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2015, 3,931 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Drush 6?
Yes — the final release (6.7.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Drush 6 to?
Upgrade to Drush 13, the newest actively supported branch.