Erlang 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Erlang 17 reached end of life on 11 Oct 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Erlang release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Apr 2014 | 12y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 23 Jun 2015 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 11 Oct 2018 | 8y ago |
| Latest release | 17.5.6.10 · 11 Oct 2018 | final |
Where to go from 17
Recommended target: Erlang 29 (supported until 11 May 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Erlang 29 (latest release 29.1.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Erlang 17 still safe to use?
Erlang 17 reached end of life on 11 Oct 2018, 2,916 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Erlang 17?
Yes — the final release (17.5.6.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Erlang 17 to?
Upgrade to Erlang 29, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 11 May 2029).