Hashicorp Consul 1.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Hashicorp Consul 1.16 reached end of life on 12 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Hashicorp Consul release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Jun 2023 | — |
| End of life | 12 Jun 2024 | 2.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.16.7 · 26 Mar 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.16
Recommended target: Hashicorp Consul 2.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Hashicorp Consul 2.0 (latest release 2.0.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Hashicorp Consul 1.16 still safe to use?
Hashicorp Consul 1.16 reached end of life on 12 Jun 2024, 788 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Hashicorp Consul 1.16?
Yes — the final release (1.16.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Hashicorp Consul 1.16 to?
Upgrade to Hashicorp Consul 2.0, the newest actively supported branch.