HAProxy 1.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
HAProxy 1.5 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the HAProxy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Jun 2014 | — |
| End of life | 10 Jan 2020 | 6.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.5.19 · 25 Dec 2016 | final |
Where to go from 1.5
Recommended target: HAProxy 3.4 (supported until 1 Apr 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is HAProxy 3.4 (latest release 3.4.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is HAProxy 1.5 still safe to use?
HAProxy 1.5 reached end of life on 10 Jan 2020, 2,403 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download HAProxy 1.5?
Yes — the final release (1.5.19) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade HAProxy 1.5 to?
Upgrade to HAProxy 3.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Apr 2031).