DuckDB 1.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
DuckDB 1.3 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
327 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 | 21 May 2025 | — |
| End of life | 16 Sept 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.3.2 · 8 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.3
Recommended target: DuckDB 1.5.
The newest actively supported branch is DuckDB 1.5 (latest release 1.5.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is DuckDB 1.3 still safe to use?
DuckDB 1.3 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2025, 327 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download DuckDB 1.3?
Yes — the final release (1.3.2) 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 1.3 to?
Upgrade to DuckDB 1.5, the newest actively supported branch.