Elixir 1.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elixir 1.9 reached end of life on 1 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,438 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Elixir 1.20. Check your versionelixir --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Elixir release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Jun 2019 | — |
| End of life | 1 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 27 Jan 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.9.4 · 5 Nov 2019 | final |
Where to go from 1.9
Recommended target: Elixir 1.20.
The newest actively supported branch is Elixir 1.20 (latest release 1.20.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elixir 1.9 still safe to use?
Elixir 1.9 reached end of life on 1 Sept 2022, 1,438 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elixir 1.9?
Yes — the final release (1.9.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Elixir 1.9 to?
Upgrade to Elixir 1.20, the newest actively supported branch.