PrivateBin 1.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
PrivateBin 1.0 reached end of life on 26 Dec 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,513 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to PrivateBin 2.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the PrivateBin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Aug 2016 | — |
| End of life | 26 Dec 2016 | 9.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.0 · 25 Aug 2016 | final |
Where to go from 1.0
Recommended target: PrivateBin 2.0.
The newest actively supported branch is PrivateBin 2.0 (latest release 2.0.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is PrivateBin 1.0 still safe to use?
PrivateBin 1.0 reached end of life on 26 Dec 2016, 3,513 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download PrivateBin 1.0?
Yes — the final release (1.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade PrivateBin 1.0 to?
Upgrade to PrivateBin 2.0, the newest actively supported branch.