--- sidebar_position: 8 title: MotherDuck Version Lifecycle Schedules description: DuckDB and DuckLake version support schedules, end of life policies, and extended lifecycle support options. --- import Versions from '@site/src/components/Versions'; import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; MotherDuck supports DuckDB versions according to a predictable lifecycle so you always know which version is safe to use. The lifecycle schedules below form a part of MotherDuck’s Support Policies. They include Major Releases and Minor Releases to support [DuckDB](/troubleshooting/faq/#how-do-i-know-which-version-of-duckdb-i-should-be-running-) and [DuckLake](/integrations/file-formats/ducklake/) versions and specify end of life dates for both. ## Supported versions MotherDuck supports DuckDB . - In **US East (N. Virginia) -** `us-east-1`, MotherDuck is compatible with client versions through . - In **Europe (Frankfurt) -** `eu-central-1`, MotherDuck is compatible with client versions through . MotherDuck strives to support current DuckDB Major and Minor versions in alignment with the [DuckDB](https://duckdb.org/release_calendar) and [DuckLake](https://ducklake.select/release_calendar) release calendars. When a version is available, we recommend that users [install and run the latest **MotherDuck-supported version**](https://motherduck.com/docs/getting-started/interfaces/connect-query-from-duckdb-cli/#install-with-bash) to take advantage of the most up-to-date features and functionality. ## MotherDuck support lifecycle schedules The chart shows current support windows. The tables list all versions.
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The chart uses MotherDuck support announcement dates where available. The tables below retain version release dates and support end dates. **DuckDB support schedule** | DuckDB release | Supported DuckLake version (release date) | Release date | End of life date* | |----------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------| | 1.5.2 | 1.0 (April 13, 2026) | April 13, 2026 | January 2027 | | 1.5.1 | 0.4 (March 9, 2026) | March 23, 2026 | January 2027 | | 1.5.0 | 0.4 (March 9, 2026) | March 9, 2026 | January 2027 | | 1.4.4 | 0.3 (September 17, 2025) | January 27, 2026 | September 2026 | | 1.4.3 | 0.3 (September 17, 2025) | December 9, 2025 | September 2026 | | 1.4.2 | 0.3 (September 17, 2025) | November 12, 2025 | September 2026 | | 1.4.1 | 0.3 (September 17, 2025) | October 7, 2025 | September 2026 | | 1.4.0 | 0.3 (September 17, 2025) | September 16, 2025 | September 2026 | | 1.3.2 | — | July 8, 2025 | March 2026 | | 1.3.1 | — | June 16, 2025 | March 2026 | | 1.3.0 | — | May 21, 2025 | March 2026 | | 1.2.2 | — | April 8, 2025 | January 2026 | | 1.2.1 | — | March 5, 2025 | January 2026 | | 1.2.0 | — | February 5, 2025 | January 2026 | | 1.1.3 | — | November 4, 2024 | July 2025 | | 1.1.2 | — | October 14, 2024 | July 2025 | | 1.1.1 | — | September 24, 2024 | July 2025 | | 1.1.0 | — | September 9, 2024 | July 2025 | | 1.0.0 | — | June 3, 2024 | July 2025 | * Beginning with DuckDB 1.3.0, MotherDuck supports each Minor Release until the date specified above. **DuckLake support schedule** | DuckLake release | Supported DuckDB version (release date) | Release date | End of life date** | |------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------| | 1.0 | 1.5.2 (April 13, 2026) | April 13, 2026 | January 2027 | | 0.4 | 1.5.0-1.5.1 (March 2026) | March 9, 2026 | September 2026 | | 0.3 | 1.4.x (September 2025-January 2026) | September 17, 2025 | March 2026 | | 0.2 | 1.3.x (May-July 2025) | July 4, 2025 | September 2025 | | 0.1 | 1.3.x (May-July 2025) | May 27, 2025 | July 2025 | **Note:** DuckLake 1.0 support is aligned with the DuckDB 1.5.x support window shown above. ## End of life (EOL) policy When a new Minor version becomes available, the previous one enters Extended Support. While we don't offer support for new features, critical fixes may still be backported for the greater of: - **6 months** after the version’s release, or - **4 months** after the next Minor version is released When a Minor version reaches its End of Life (EoL): - Connections using that DuckDB version are blocked, requiring MotherDuck users to upgrade - Ahead of scheduled End of Life (EoL) dates, MotherDuck provides in-app UI warnings, email communications, and targeted outreach to users about impacted versions slated for deprecation DuckLake versions follow the published compatibility schedule above and require a supported DuckDB and DuckLake combination. ## MotherDuck extended lifecycle support add-on MotherDuck offers an **Extended Lifecycle Support Add-On** to provide customers with peace of mind and flexibility to upgrade at a later date by extending ongoing technical support for a Minor DuckDB version after it reaches its End of Life (EOL) date. For more information, please [get in touch with our team](https://motherduck.com/contact-us/product-expert/). 💁 If you have additional questions about our version lifecycle, please feel free connect with us directly in our [Community Slack support channel](https://slack.motherduck.com/) or send a note to support@motherduck.com.