Question 1

What happens when Privatebin reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Privatebin reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 8 Privatebin versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Privatebin 2.0. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Privatebin 2.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Privatebin 2.0 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Privatebin releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Privatebin after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Privatebin after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Privatebin release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Privatebin 1.7 to Privatebin 2.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Privatebin from 1.7 to 2.0: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Privatebin LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Privatebin releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Privatebin release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Privatebin support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Privatebin supports each release for approximately 14 months (~1.2 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
2.0	Jul 28, 2025	—	No	—	2.0.4	—	Active
1.7	Feb 11, 2024	—	Jul 28, 2025	316d ago	1.7.9	—	EOL
1.6	Sep 11, 2023	—	Feb 12, 2024	848d ago	1.6.2	—	EOL
1.5	Dec 11, 2022	—	Sep 12, 2023	1001d ago	1.5.2	—	EOL
1.4	Apr 9, 2022	—	Dec 11, 2022	1276d ago	1.4.0	—	EOL
1.3	Jul 9, 2019	—	Apr 9, 2022	1522d ago	1.3.5	—	EOL
1.2	Jul 22, 2018	—	Jul 10, 2019	2526d ago	1.2.3	—	EOL
1.1	Dec 26, 2016	—	Jul 22, 2018	2879d ago	1.1.1	—	EOL
1.0	Aug 25, 2016	—	Dec 26, 2016	3452d ago	1.0	—	EOL

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