Rust 1.68 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Rust 1.68 reached end of life on 21 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,206 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Rust 1.97. Check your versionrustc --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rust release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Mar 2023 | — |
| End of life | 21 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.68.2 · 28 Mar 2023 | final |
Where to go from 1.68
Recommended target: Rust 1.97.
The newest actively supported branch is Rust 1.97 (latest release 1.97.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rust 1.68 still safe to use?
Rust 1.68 reached end of life on 21 Apr 2023, 1,206 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rust 1.68?
Yes — the final release (1.68.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Rust 1.68 to?
Upgrade to Rust 1.97, the newest actively supported branch.
All Rust versions
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