HAProxy 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
HAProxy 1.6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the HAProxy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Oct 2015 | — |
| End of life | 1 Oct 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.16 · 19 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: HAProxy 3.4 (supported until 1 Apr 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is HAProxy 3.4 (latest release 3.4.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is HAProxy 1.6 still safe to use?
HAProxy 1.6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2020, 2,138 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download HAProxy 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade HAProxy 1.6 to?
Upgrade to HAProxy 3.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Apr 2031).