Erlang 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Erlang 18 reached end of life on 9 Nov 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Erlang release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jun 2015 | — |
| End of life | 9 Nov 2018 | 7.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 21 Jun 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 18.3.4.11 · 9 Nov 2018 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: Erlang 29 (supported until 11 May 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Erlang 29 (latest release 29.0.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Erlang 18 still safe to use?
Erlang 18 reached end of life on 9 Nov 2018, 2,830 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Erlang 18?
Yes — the final release (18.3.4.11) 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 18 to?
Upgrade to Erlang 29, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 11 May 2029).