WeeChat end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked WeeChat release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
WeeChat support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeeChat 4.8 | 4.8.2 | 29 Mar 2026 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.7 | 4.7.2 | 30 Nov 2025 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.6 | 4.6.3 | 19 Jul 2025 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.5 | 4.5.2 | 23 Mar 2025 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.4 | 4.4.4 | 15 Dec 2024 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.3 | 4.3.6 | 17 Aug 2024 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.2 | 4.2.3 | 26 May 2024 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.1 | 4.1.3 | 21 Jan 2024 | End of life |
| WeeChat 4.0 | 4.0.8 | 15 Oct 2023 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.8 | 3.8 | 24 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.7 | 3.7.1 | 8 Jan 2023 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.6 | 3.6 | 9 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.5 | 3.5 | 10 Jul 2022 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.4 | 3.4.1 | 27 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.3 | 3.3 | 18 Dec 2021 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.2 | 3.2.1 | 19 Sept 2021 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.1 | 3.1 | 13 Jun 2021 | End of life |
| WeeChat 3.0 | 3.0.1 | 7 Mar 2021 | End of life |
| WeeChat 2.9 | 2.9 | 11 Nov 2020 | End of life |
Which WeeChat version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 4.9.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See WeeChat's full security status →
Get warned before WeeChat reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor WeeChat on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
WeeChat end-of-life — frequently asked
What WeeChat versions are still supported?
Every tracked WeeChat release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is WeeChat end-of-life?
All tracked WeeChat release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my WeeChat version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor WeeChat 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 WeeChat. See related: WeeChat security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.