WeeChat 4.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
WeeChat 4.8 reached end of life on 29 Mar 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
133 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 | 30 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life | 29 Mar 2026 | 0.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.8.2 · 6 Mar 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.8
Recommended target: WeeChat 4.10.
The newest actively supported branch is WeeChat 4.10 (latest release 4.10.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is WeeChat 4.8 still safe to use?
WeeChat 4.8 reached end of life on 29 Mar 2026, 133 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download WeeChat 4.8?
Yes — the final release (4.8.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade WeeChat 4.8 to?
Upgrade to WeeChat 4.10, the newest actively supported branch.