Joomla! 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Joomla! 4 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Joomla! release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Aug 2021 | — |
| End of life | 14 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 15 Oct 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.4.14 · 23 Sept 2025 | final |
Where to go from 4
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! 4 still safe to use?
Joomla! 4 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2025, 299 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Joomla! 4?
Yes — the final release (4.4.14) 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! 4 to?
Upgrade to Joomla! 6, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 16 Oct 2029).