Wireshark 2.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Wireshark 2.0 reached end of life on 18 Nov 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,186 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Wireshark 4.6. Check your versionwireshark --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wireshark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Nov 2015 | — |
| End of life | 18 Nov 2017 | 8.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 7 Sept 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.0.16 · 10 Oct 2017 | final |
Where to go from 2.0
Recommended target: Wireshark 4.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Wireshark 4.6 (latest release 4.6.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 2.0 still safe to use?
Wireshark 2.0 reached end of life on 18 Nov 2017, 3,186 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wireshark 2.0?
Yes — the final release (2.0.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wireshark 2.0 to?
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6, the newest actively supported branch.