Lua 1.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Lua 1.1 reached end of life on 7 Feb 1995. It no longer receives security fixes.
11,506 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Lua 5.5. Check your versionlua -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Lua release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Jul 1994 | — |
| End of life | 7 Feb 1995 | 31.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.1 · 8 Jul 1994 | final |
Where to go from 1.1
Recommended target: Lua 5.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Lua 5.5 (latest release 5.5.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 1.1 still safe to use?
Lua 1.1 reached end of life on 7 Feb 1995, 11,506 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Lua 1.1?
Yes — the final release (1.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Lua 1.1 to?
Upgrade to Lua 5.5, the newest actively supported branch.