Python 2.6
PYTHON-2.6Python · Release · Python 2
Unsupported since · 4759 days ago
Python 2.6 reached end of support on (4759 days ago).
- Released
- 18y 1mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- 16y 3mo ago
- End of security support
- 13y ago
- End of support
- 13y ago
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 18y 1mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of software maintenance | 16y 3mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 13y ago | |
| Last date of support | 13y ago |
Additional Dates
| General Availability Date | 18y 1mo ago |
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Is Python 2.6 still maintained?
No. Python no longer maintains Python 2.6; support ended on 2013-10-29. It receives no fixes of any kind, including security patches. Plan an upgrade to a maintained release. See Python's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Python 2.6 stop?
Python stopped security fixes for Python 2.6 on 2013-10-29. A system on this release cannot be patched against vulnerabilities disclosed after that date without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Python 2.6 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Python release. Check Python's release notes for the recommended version.
Python 2.6 Release Lifecycle
Python 2.6 is a release line of Python 2. Python ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. This release has reached end of life as of , meaning Python no longer provides bug fixes or security updates for it. Installations still running Python 2.6 should move to a supported release.