Elixir 1.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.12 reached end of life on 12 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
788 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Elixir 1.20. Check your versionelixir --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Elixir release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 May 2021 | — |
| End of life | 12 Jun 2024 | 2.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 3 Dec 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.12.3 · 5 Sept 2021 | final |
Where to go from 1.12
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.12 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.12 reached end of life on 12 Jun 2024, 788 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.12?
Yes — the final release (1.12.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Elixir 1.12 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.