Raspberry Pi 1-b End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Raspberry Pi 1-b reached end of life on 14 Jul 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Raspberry Pi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Mar 2012 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jul 2014 | 12.1 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 1-b
Recommended target: Raspberry Pi 5-500+ (supported until 1 Jan 2035).
The newest actively supported branch is Raspberry Pi 5-500+ (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Raspberry Pi 1-b still safe to use?
Raspberry Pi 1-b reached end of life on 14 Jul 2014, 4,409 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Raspberry Pi 1-b?
Yes — the final release (1-b) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Raspberry Pi 1-b to?
Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5-500+, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jan 2035).