WeeChat 3.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
WeeChat 3.6 reached end of life on 9 Oct 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,400 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to WeeChat 4.10. Check your versionweechat --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the WeeChat release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Jul 2022 | — |
| End of life | 9 Oct 2022 | 3.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.6 · 10 Jul 2022 | final |
Where to go from 3.6
Recommended target: WeeChat 4.10.
The newest actively supported branch is WeeChat 4.10 (latest release 4.10.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is WeeChat 3.6 still safe to use?
WeeChat 3.6 reached end of life on 9 Oct 2022, 1,400 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download WeeChat 3.6?
Yes — the final release (3.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade WeeChat 3.6 to?
Upgrade to WeeChat 4.10, the newest actively supported branch.