Laravel 5.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Laravel 5.5 reached end of life on 30 Aug 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Laravel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Aug 2017 | — |
| End of life | 30 Aug 2020 | 5.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Aug 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.5.50 · 18 Aug 2020 | final |
Where to go from 5.5
Recommended target: Laravel 13 (supported until 17 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Laravel 13 (latest release 13.24.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Laravel 5.5 still safe to use?
Laravel 5.5 reached end of life on 30 Aug 2020, 2,170 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Laravel 5.5?
Yes — the final release (5.5.50) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Laravel 5.5 to?
Upgrade to Laravel 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Mar 2028).