dbt Core 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
dbt Core 1.6 reached end of life on 30 Jul 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the dbt Core release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Jul 2023 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jul 2024 | 2.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 2 Nov 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.6.18 · 7 Aug 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: dbt Core 1.12 (supported until 16 Jul 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is dbt Core 1.12 (latest release 1.12.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is dbt Core 1.6 still safe to use?
dbt Core 1.6 reached end of life on 30 Jul 2024, 740 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download dbt Core 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.18) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade dbt Core 1.6 to?
Upgrade to dbt Core 1.12, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 16 Jul 2027).