Wireshark 1.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Wireshark 1.6 reached end of life on 7 Jun 2013. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,811 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Wireshark 4.6. Check your versionwireshark --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wireshark release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Jun 2011 | — |
| End of life | 7 Jun 2013 | 13.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 21 Jun 2012 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 1.6.16 · 7 Jun 2013 | final |
Where to go from 1.6
Recommended target: Wireshark 4.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Wireshark 4.6 (latest release 4.6.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 1.6 still safe to use?
Wireshark 1.6 reached end of life on 7 Jun 2013, 4,811 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wireshark 1.6?
Yes — the final release (1.6.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wireshark 1.6 to?
Upgrade to Wireshark 4.6, the newest actively supported branch.