WeeChat 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
WeeChat 3.0 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,981 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to WeeChat 4.10. Check your versionweechat --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the WeeChat release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Nov 2020 | — |
| End of life | 7 Mar 2021 | 5.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.0.1 · 31 Jan 2021 | final |
Where to go from 3.0
Recommended target: WeeChat 4.10.
The newest actively supported branch is WeeChat 4.10 (latest release 4.10.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is WeeChat 3.0 still safe to use?
WeeChat 3.0 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2021, 1,981 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download WeeChat 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade WeeChat 3.0 to?
Upgrade to WeeChat 4.10, the newest actively supported branch.