Next.js 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Next.js 9 reached end of life on 27 Oct 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,112 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Next.js 16. Check your versionnpx next --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Next.js release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Jul 2019 | — |
| End of life | 27 Oct 2020 | 5.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 9.5.5 · 10 Oct 2020 | final |
Where to go from 9
Recommended target: Next.js 16.
The newest actively supported branch is Next.js 16 (latest release 16.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Next.js 9 still safe to use?
Next.js 9 reached end of life on 27 Oct 2020, 2,112 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Next.js 9?
Yes — the final release (9.5.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Next.js 9 to?
Upgrade to Next.js 16, the newest actively supported branch.