Bitcoin Core 0.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Bitcoin Core 0.12 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,084 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Bitcoin Core 31. Support timeline
Official dates from the Bitcoin Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Feb 2016 | — |
| End of life | 28 Feb 2018 | 8.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.12.1 · 1 Nov 2016 | final |
Where to go from 0.12
Recommended target: Bitcoin Core 31.
The newest actively supported branch is Bitcoin Core 31 (latest release 31.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitcoin Core 0.12 still safe to use?
Bitcoin Core 0.12 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2018, 3,084 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bitcoin Core 0.12?
Yes — the final release (0.12.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bitcoin Core 0.12 to?
Upgrade to Bitcoin Core 31, the newest actively supported branch.
All Bitcoin Core versions
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