WeeChat 4.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
WeeChat 4.9 reached end of life on 2 Aug 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
7 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 | 29 Mar 2026 | — |
| End of life | 2 Aug 2026 | 0.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.9.5 · 26 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.9
Recommended target: WeeChat 4.10.
The newest actively supported branch is WeeChat 4.10 (latest release 4.10.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is WeeChat 4.9 still safe to use?
WeeChat 4.9 reached end of life on 2 Aug 2026, 7 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download WeeChat 4.9?
Yes — the final release (4.9.5) 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 4.9 to?
Upgrade to WeeChat 4.10, the newest actively supported branch.