Elixir 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.6 reached end of life on 6 Oct 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,133 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 | 17 Jan 2018 | — |
| End of life | 6 Oct 2020 | 5.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 25 Jul 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.6.6 · 20 Jun 2018 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.6 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.6 reached end of life on 6 Oct 2020, 2,133 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.6) 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 1.6 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.