GStreamer 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
GStreamer 1.6 is past end of life. The vendor has not published a dated end-of-support announcement for this branch; newer branches have documented dates that are already past.
Recommended action: upgrade to GStreamer 1.28.Support timeline
Official dates from the GStreamer release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Sept 2015 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.4 · 14 Apr 2016 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: GStreamer 1.28.
The newest actively supported branch is GStreamer 1.28 (latest release 1.28.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is GStreamer 1.6 still safe to use?
GStreamer 1.6 reached end of life on —, 0 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download GStreamer 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade GStreamer 1.6 to?
Upgrade to GStreamer 1.28, the newest actively supported branch.