OpenTofu 1.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenTofu 1.9 reached end of life on 14 May 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
87 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12. Check your versiontofu --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenTofu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jan 2025 | — |
| End of life | 14 May 2026 | 0.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.9.4 · 3 Sept 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.9
Recommended target: OpenTofu 1.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenTofu 1.12 (latest release 1.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenTofu 1.9 still safe to use?
OpenTofu 1.9 reached end of life on 14 May 2026, 87 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenTofu 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 OpenTofu 1.9 to?
Upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12, the newest actively supported branch.