Oniguruma 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Oniguruma 6 reached end of life on 24 Apr 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
472 days without security patches
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oniguruma release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 May 2016 | — |
| End of life | 24 Apr 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 6.9.10 · 1 Jan 2025 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oniguruma 6 still safe to use?
Oniguruma 6 reached end of life on 24 Apr 2025, 472 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oniguruma 6?
Yes — the final release (6.9.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Oniguruma 6 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Oniguruma branch.