Wireshark 1.6 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2013-06-07 (4871 days ago)
Upgrade: Wireshark 1.6 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 4.6, 4.4.
| Product | Wireshark |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 1.6 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2011-06-07 |
| Active support until | 2012-06-21 |
| End of life | 2013-06-07 |
| Latest version | 1.6.16 (2013-06-07) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wireshark 1.6 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2013-06-07 (4871 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Wireshark 1.6 reach end of life?
Wireshark 1.6 reached end of life on 2013-06-07.
When was Wireshark 1.6 released?
Wireshark 1.6 was first released on 2011-06-07.
What is the latest Wireshark 1.6 version?
The latest 1.6 release is 1.6.16, published on 2013-06-07.
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