Elixir 1.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.7 reached end of life on 19 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,908 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 | 25 Jul 2018 | — |
| End of life | 19 May 2021 | 5.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 14 Jan 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.7.4 · 24 Oct 2018 | final |
Where to go from 1.7
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.7 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.7 reached end of life on 19 May 2021, 1,908 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.7?
Yes — the final release (1.7.4) 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 1.7 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.