heroku-16
Heroku-16 stack based on Ubuntu 16.04 - END OF LIFE
⚠️ End of Life Notice
Heroku-16 reached end of life on May 1, 2021.
Overview
Heroku-16 was based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus).
Support Timeline
- Release: 2016
- Deprecated: December 11, 2020
- End of Life: May 1, 2021
- Build Cutoff: June 1, 2021
Post-EOL Status
- Existing apps continue to run at customer’s own risk
- No security updates since May 1, 2021
- No new builds/deployments allowed since June 1, 2021
- No technical support available
Critical Action Required
Applications on Heroku-16 are critically outdated (4+ years unsupported) and represent a severe security risk.
Immediate upgrade to Heroku-24 is essential for security, compliance, and operational stability.
Migration Path
Direct upgrade to Heroku-24 is strongly recommended. Given the age of this stack, significant application updates will likely be required.