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Django 6.1 Released, Ending Mainstream Support for Django 6.0
Key points
- Django 6.1 is now available.
- New features include model field fetch modes and ForeignKey.on_delete options.
- Django 6.0 mainstream support has ended.
- Django 6.0 will receive security fixes until April 2027.
Django 6.1 Released
The Django team announced the release of Django 6.1, which is now available for download from their website and the Python Package Index. This new version includes several enhancements and usability improvements for developers.
Key Features in Django 6.1
Highlights of the 6.1 release include model field fetch modes, which allow configuration of on-demand fetching behavior. Additionally, database-level delete options have been added for ForeignKey.on_delete, providing more control over related data. The update also introduces dictionary-based email settings for improved configuration.
End of Support for Django 6.0
With the launch of Django 6.1, mainstream support for Django 6.0 has concluded. The final minor bug fix release for 6.0, version 6.0.8, which also addressed security issues, was issued on August 4, 2026. Django 6.0 will continue to receive security and data loss fixes until April 2027, and users are advised to upgrade to 6.1 to ensure ongoing support and security updates.
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The Django team has released version 6.1 of the web framework, introducing new features like model field fetch modes and database-level delete options for ForeignKey. This release also marks the end of mainstream support for Django 6.0, urging users to upgrade for continued security and bug fixes.