Joomla! end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Joomla! · Actively exploited · 2 supported · 2 end-of-life · updated November 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
This is when each Joomla! release line stops receiving security updates. 2 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Joomla! 5 on 12 Oct 2027. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Joomla! support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joomla! 6 | 6.2.0 | 16 Oct 2029 · in 35 mo | Supported |
| Joomla! 5 | 5.4.10 | 12 Oct 2027 · in 11 mo | Supported |
| Joomla! 4 | 4.4.14 | 14 Oct 2025 | End of life |
| Joomla! 3 | 3.10.12 | 17 Aug 2023 | End of life |
Which Joomla! version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 6.2.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Joomla!'s full security status →
Get warned before Joomla! reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Joomla! on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Joomla! end-of-life — frequently asked
What Joomla! versions are still supported?
As of November 2026, these Joomla! release lines still receive security updates: 6, 5. The latest supported release is 6.2.0. Versions older than these (4, 3) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Joomla! 5 reach end of life?
Joomla! 5 reaches end-of-life on 12 Oct 2027 — about 11 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Joomla! end-of-life?
No — Joomla! still has supported release lines (6, 5). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Joomla! version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Joomla! 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 Joomla!. See related: Joomla! security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.