IDL 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
IDL 9.0 reached end of life on 25 Sept 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
683 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to IDL 9.2. Check your versionidl -e 'print, !version.release'
Support timeline
Official dates from the IDL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jul 2023 | — |
| End of life | 25 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 9.0.0 · 1 Jul 2023 | final |
Where to go from 9.0
Recommended target: IDL 9.2.
The newest actively supported branch is IDL 9.2 (latest release 9.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is IDL 9.0 still safe to use?
IDL 9.0 reached end of life on 25 Sept 2024, 683 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download IDL 9.0?
Yes — the final release (9.0.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade IDL 9.0 to?
Upgrade to IDL 9.2, the newest actively supported branch.