Julia 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Julia 1.6 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
670 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Julia 1.12. Check your versionjulia --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Julia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Mar 2021 | — |
| End of life | 8 Oct 2024 | 1.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.7 · 19 Jul 2022 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: Julia 1.12.
The newest actively supported branch is Julia 1.12 (latest release 1.12.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Julia 1.6 still safe to use?
Julia 1.6 reached end of life on 8 Oct 2024, 670 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Julia 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Julia 1.6 to?
Upgrade to Julia 1.12, the newest actively supported branch.