PrivateBin 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
PrivateBin 1.6 reached end of life on 12 Feb 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
909 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to PrivateBin 2.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the PrivateBin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life | 12 Feb 2024 | 2.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.6.2 · 15 Dec 2023 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: PrivateBin 2.0.
The newest actively supported branch is PrivateBin 2.0 (latest release 2.0.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is PrivateBin 1.6 still safe to use?
PrivateBin 1.6 reached end of life on 12 Feb 2024, 909 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download PrivateBin 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade PrivateBin 1.6 to?
Upgrade to PrivateBin 2.0, the newest actively supported branch.