Rust 1.48 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Rust 1.48 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,046 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Rust 1.97. Check your versionrustc --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rust release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Nov 2020 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jan 2021 | 5.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.48.0 · 19 Nov 2020 | final |
Where to go from 1.48
Recommended target: Rust 1.97.
The newest actively supported branch is Rust 1.97 (latest release 1.97.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rust 1.48 still safe to use?
Rust 1.48 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2021, 2,046 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rust 1.48?
Yes — the final release (1.48.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Rust 1.48 to?
Upgrade to Rust 1.97, the newest actively supported branch.
All Rust versions
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