Erlang 19 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Erlang 19 reached end of life on 21 Jun 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Erlang release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Jun 2016 | 10y 3mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 21 Jun 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 21 Jun 2019 | 7y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 19.3.6.13 · 8 Jan 2019 | final |
Where to go from 19
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 19 still safe to use?
Erlang 19 reached end of life on 21 Jun 2019, 2,663 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Erlang 19?
Yes — the final release (19.3.6.13) 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 19 to?
Upgrade to Erlang 29, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 11 May 2029).