OpenTofu 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenTofu 1.6 reached end of life on 9 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
577 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12. Check your versiontofu --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenTofu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jan 2024 | — |
| End of life | 9 Jan 2025 | 1.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.3 · 9 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: OpenTofu 1.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenTofu 1.12 (latest release 1.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenTofu 1.6 still safe to use?
OpenTofu 1.6 reached end of life on 9 Jan 2025, 577 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenTofu 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenTofu 1.6 to?
Upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12, the newest actively supported branch.