Heroku Postgres 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Heroku Postgres 12 reached end of life on 30 May 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
858 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Heroku Postgres 18. Check your versionheroku pg:info
Support timeline
Official dates from the Heroku Postgres release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2020 | 6y 8mo ago |
| Provisionable ended | 29 Feb 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Forced upgrades ended | 30 May 2024 | 2y 4mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: Heroku Postgres 18.
The newest actively supported branch is Heroku Postgres 18 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Heroku Postgres 12 still safe to use?
Heroku Postgres 12 reached end of life on 30 May 2024, 858 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Heroku Postgres 12?
Yes — the final release (12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Heroku Postgres 12 to?
Upgrade to Heroku Postgres 18, the newest actively supported branch.