DuckDB 1.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
DuckDB 1.0 reached end of life on 9 Sept 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
699 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to DuckDB 1.5. Check your versionduckdb -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the DuckDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Jun 2024 | — |
| End of life | 9 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.0.0 · 3 Jun 2024 | final |
Where to go from 1.0
Recommended target: DuckDB 1.5.
The newest actively supported branch is DuckDB 1.5 (latest release 1.5.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDB 1.0 still safe to use?
DuckDB 1.0 reached end of life on 9 Sept 2024, 699 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download DuckDB 1.0?
Yes — the final release (1.0.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade DuckDB 1.0 to?
Upgrade to DuckDB 1.5, the newest actively supported branch.