UnrealIRCd 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
UnrealIRCd 4 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,104 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to UnrealIRCd 6. Check your version./unrealircd version
Support timeline
Official dates from the UnrealIRCd release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Dec 2015 | 10y 9mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 20 May 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 31 Dec 2020 | 5y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.4.1 · 7 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: UnrealIRCd 6.
The newest actively supported branch is UnrealIRCd 6 (latest release 6.2.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is UnrealIRCd 4 still safe to use?
UnrealIRCd 4 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2020, 2,104 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download UnrealIRCd 4?
Yes — the final release (4.2.4.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade UnrealIRCd 4 to?
Upgrade to UnrealIRCd 6, the newest actively supported branch.