Joomla! 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Joomla! 3 reached end of life on 17 Aug 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Joomla! release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Sept 2012 | — |
| End of life | 17 Aug 2023 | 3.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 17 Aug 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3.10.12 · 8 Jul 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Joomla! 6 (supported until 16 Oct 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Joomla! 6 (latest release 6.1.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Joomla! 3 still safe to use?
Joomla! 3 reached end of life on 17 Aug 2023, 1,088 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Joomla! 3?
Yes — the final release (3.10.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Joomla! 3 to?
Upgrade to Joomla! 6, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 16 Oct 2029).