SQLite 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
SQLite 2 reached end of life on 18 Sept 2004. It no longer receives security fixes.
7,995 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to SQLite 3. Check your versionsqlite3 --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the SQLite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Sept 2001 | — |
| End of life | 18 Sept 2004 | 21.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.17 · 19 Dec 2005 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: SQLite 3.
The newest actively supported branch is SQLite 3 (latest release 3.53.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is SQLite 2 still safe to use?
SQLite 2 reached end of life on 18 Sept 2004, 7,995 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SQLite 2?
Yes — the final release (2.8.17) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SQLite 2 to?
Upgrade to SQLite 3, the newest actively supported branch.