openSUSE 13.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
openSUSE 13.1 reached end of life on 3 Feb 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the openSUSE release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Jan 2014 | — |
| End of life | 3 Feb 2016 | 10.5 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 13.1
Recommended target: openSUSE 16.0 (supported until 31 Oct 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is openSUSE 16.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is openSUSE 13.1 still safe to use?
openSUSE 13.1 reached end of life on 3 Feb 2016, 3,840 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download openSUSE 13.1?
Yes — the final release (13.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade openSUSE 13.1 to?
Upgrade to openSUSE 16.0, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Oct 2027).