Contao end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Contao release line stops receiving security updates. 2 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Contao 5.3 on 14 Feb 2028. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Contao support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contao 5.7 | 5.7.7 | 14 Feb 2030 · in 44 mo | Supported |
| Contao 5.3 | 5.3.46 | 14 Feb 2028 · in 20 mo | Supported |
| Contao 5.6 | 5.6.11 | 14 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Contao 4.13 | 4.13.58 | 14 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Contao 5.5 | 5.5.16 | 14 Aug 2025 | End of life |
| Contao 5.4 | 5.4.14 | 14 Feb 2025 | End of life |
| Contao 5.2 | 5.2.10 | 14 Feb 2024 | End of life |
| Contao 4.9 | 4.9.42 | 14 Feb 2024 | End of life |
| Contao 5.1 | 5.1.11 | 14 Aug 2023 | End of life |
| Contao 5.0 | 5.0.10 | 14 Feb 2023 | End of life |
| Contao 4.12 | 4.12.7 | 14 Jan 2022 | End of life |
| Contao 4.4 | 4.4.57 | 14 Dec 2021 | End of life |
| Contao 4.11 | 4.11.9 | 14 Aug 2021 | End of life |
| Contao 4.10 | 4.10.7 | 14 Feb 2021 | End of life |
| Contao 3.5 | 3.5.40 | 31 May 2019 | End of life |
Which Contao version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 5.7.7. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Contao's full security status →
Get warned before Contao reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Contao on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Contao end-of-life — frequently asked
What Contao versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Contao release lines still receive security updates: 5.7, 5.3. The latest supported release is 5.7.7. Versions older than these (5.6, 4.13, 5.5, 5.4, 5.2, 4.9, 5.1, 5.0, 4.12, 4.4, 4.11, 4.10, 3.5) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Contao 5.3 reach end of life?
Contao 5.3 reaches end-of-life on 14 Feb 2028 — about 20 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Contao end-of-life?
No — Contao still has supported release lines (5.7, 5.3). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Contao version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Contao on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Contao. See related: Contao security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.