CakePHP 4.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
CakePHP 4.1 is past end of life. The vendor has not published a dated end-of-support announcement for this branch; newer branches have documented dates that are already past.
Recommended action: upgrade to CakePHP 5.4.Support timeline
Official dates from the CakePHP release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Jul 2020 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Active support ended | 21 Dec 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.1.7 · 12 Dec 2020 | final |
Where to go from 4.1
Recommended target: CakePHP 5.4.
The newest actively supported branch is CakePHP 5.4 (latest release 5.4.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is CakePHP 4.1 still safe to use?
CakePHP 4.1 reached end of life on —, 0 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download CakePHP 4.1?
Yes — the final release (4.1.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade CakePHP 4.1 to?
Upgrade to CakePHP 5.4, the newest actively supported branch.