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BIND 9End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
OtherLatest Version: 9.20.29Latest Release: Sep 11, 2026
Support summary
BIND 9 currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jul 8, 2028
BIND 9 9.20 · 650 days left
Supported cycles
2
3 lts
Versions
4
Latest Version
9.20.29
Active Support
2
EOL
2
Lifecycle Timeline
Feb 12, 2020As of Sep 27, 2026
9.21Active · Date not announced
9.20Active · Jul 8, 2028
9.18EOL · Jun 30, 2026
9.16EOL · Mar 31, 2024
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.21 | Aug 13, 2024 | Maintained | Date not announced | 9.21.26 | No | Active |
| 9.20 | Jul 8, 2024 | Maintained | Jul 8, 2028 | 9.20.29 | Yes | Active |
| 9.18 | Jan 24, 2022 | Ended | Jun 30, 2026 | 9.18.50 | Yes | EOL |
| 9.16 | Feb 12, 2020 | Ended | Mar 31, 2024 | 9.16.50 | Yes | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/bind-9/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/bind-9.svg" alt="BIND 9 end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of BIND 9 have reached end of life?
The following BIND 9 versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 9.18, 9.16. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using BIND 9 9.18?
BIND 9 9.18 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of BIND 9?
The latest version of BIND 9 is 9.20.29, released in the 9.20 release cycle.
How many versions of BIND 9 are currently supported?
BIND 9 currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 9.21, 9.20.
When does BIND 9 9.21 reach end of life?
BIND 9 9.21 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when BIND 9 reaches end of life?
When a BIND 9 version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.