DuckDB end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
DuckDB · Database · 1 supported · 4 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each DuckDB release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is DuckDB 1.4 on 16 Sept 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
DuckDB support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuckDB 1.4 | 1.4.5 | 16 Sept 2026 · in 3 mo | Ends soon |
| DuckDB 1.3 | 1.3.2 | 16 Sept 2025 | End of life |
| DuckDB 1.2 | 1.2.2 | 21 May 2025 | End of life |
| DuckDB 1.1 | 1.1.3 | 5 Feb 2025 | End of life |
| DuckDB 1.0 | 1.0.0 | 9 Sept 2024 | End of life |
Which DuckDB version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 1.5.4. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See DuckDB's full security status →
Get warned before DuckDB reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor DuckDB on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
DuckDB end-of-life — frequently asked
What DuckDB versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these DuckDB release lines still receive security updates: 1.4. The latest supported release is 1.5.4. Versions older than these (1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does DuckDB 1.4 reach end of life?
DuckDB 1.4 reaches end-of-life on 16 Sept 2026 — about 3 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is DuckDB end-of-life?
No — DuckDB still has supported release lines (1.4). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my DuckDB version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor DuckDB on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with DuckDB. See related: DuckDB security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.