WordPress end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked WordPress release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
WordPress support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress 6.9 | 6.9.4 | 20 May 2026 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.8 | 6.8.5 | 2 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.7 | 6.7.5 | 15 Apr 2025 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.6 | 6.6.5 | 12 Nov 2024 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.5 | 6.5.8 | 16 Jul 2024 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.4 | 6.4.8 | 2 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.3 | 6.3.8 | 7 Nov 2023 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.2 | 6.2.9 | 8 Aug 2023 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.1 | 6.1.10 | 29 Mar 2023 | End of life |
| WordPress 6.0 | 6.0.12 | 1 Nov 2022 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.9 | 5.9.13 | 24 May 2022 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.8 | 5.8.13 | 25 Jan 2022 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.7 | 5.7.15 | 20 Jul 2021 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.6 | 5.6.17 | 9 Mar 2021 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.5 | 5.5.18 | 8 Dec 2020 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.4 | 5.4.19 | 11 Aug 2020 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.3 | 5.3.21 | 31 Mar 2020 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.2 | 5.2.24 | 12 Nov 2019 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.1 | 5.1.22 | 7 May 2019 | End of life |
| WordPress 5.0 | 5.0.25 | 21 Feb 2019 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.9 | 4.9.29 | 6 Dec 2018 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.8 | 4.8.28 | 16 Nov 2017 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.7 | 4.7.33 | 8 Jun 2017 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.6 | 4.6.30 | 6 Dec 2016 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.5 | 4.5.33 | 16 Aug 2016 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.4 | 4.4.34 | 12 Apr 2016 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.3 | 4.3.35 | 8 Dec 2015 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.2 | 4.2.39 | 18 Aug 2015 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.1 | 4.1.42 | 23 Apr 2015 | End of life |
| WordPress 4.0 | 4.0.38 | 18 Dec 2014 | End of life |
| WordPress 3.9 | 3.9.40 | 4 Sept 2014 | End of life |
| WordPress 3.8 | 3.8.41 | 16 Apr 2014 | End of life |
| WordPress 3.7 | 3.7.41 | 12 Dec 2013 | End of life |
| WordPress 3.6 | 3.6.1 | 24 Oct 2013 | End of life |
Which WordPress version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 7.0.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See WordPress's full security status →
Get warned before WordPress reaches end-of-life
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WordPress end-of-life — frequently asked
What WordPress versions are still supported?
Every tracked WordPress release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is WordPress end-of-life?
All tracked WordPress release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my WordPress version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor WordPress 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 WordPress. See related: WordPress security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.