Elixir 1.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.4 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,603 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 | 5 Jan 2017 | — |
| End of life | 24 Jun 2019 | 7.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 25 Jul 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.4.5 · 22 Jun 2017 | final |
Where to go from 1.4
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.4 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.4 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2019, 2,603 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.4?
Yes — the final release (1.4.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Elixir 1.4 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.