Telegraf 1.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Telegraf 1.16 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,971 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Telegraf 1.39. Check your versiontelegraf --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Telegraf release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Oct 2020 | — |
| End of life | 17 Mar 2021 | 5.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.16.3 · 1 Dec 2020 | final |
Where to go from 1.16
Recommended target: Telegraf 1.39.
The newest actively supported branch is Telegraf 1.39 (latest release 1.39.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Telegraf 1.16 still safe to use?
Telegraf 1.16 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2021, 1,971 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Telegraf 1.16?
Yes — the final release (1.16.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Telegraf 1.16 to?
Upgrade to Telegraf 1.39, the newest actively supported branch.
All Telegraf versions
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