Elixir 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.8 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,710 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 | 14 Jan 2019 | — |
| End of life | 3 Dec 2021 | 4.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 24 Jun 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.8.2 · 11 May 2019 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.8 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.8 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2021, 1,710 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.2) 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 1.8 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.