Splunk 9.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Splunk 9.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 16 Dec 2026.
61 days of security support left
9.4.12 latest release
92% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 16 Dec 2024 → 16 Dec 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Splunk release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Dec 2024 | 1y 10mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 16 Dec 2026 | in 2mo |
| Latest release | 9.4.12 · 29 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Splunk 10.4 extends security support by about 519 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splunk 10.4 | 18 May 2028 | 580 | +519 days |
| Splunk 10.2 | 15 Jan 2028 | 456 | +395 days |
| Splunk 10.0 | 28 Jul 2027 | 285 | +224 days |
| Splunk 9.4 | 16 Dec 2026 | 61 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Splunk 9.4 reach end of life?
Splunk 9.4 reaches end of life on 16 Dec 2026 — 61 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Splunk 9.4 still supported?
Yes. Splunk 9.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.4.12, published 29 May 2026.
What happens when Splunk 9.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 16 Dec 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Splunk 9.4?
61 days. Moving to Splunk 10.4 instead buys roughly 519 more days of security support.