Puppet 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Puppet 6 reached end of life on 1 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,285 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Puppet 8. Check your versionpuppet --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Puppet release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2018 | — |
| End of life | 1 Feb 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 6.29.0 · 24 Jan 2023 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Puppet 8.
The newest actively supported branch is Puppet 8 (latest release 8.18.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Puppet 6 still safe to use?
Puppet 6 reached end of life on 1 Feb 2023, 1,285 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Puppet 6?
Yes — the final release (6.29.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Puppet 6 to?
Upgrade to Puppet 8, the newest actively supported branch.