Laravel 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Laravel 6 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Laravel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Sept 2019 | — |
| End of life | 6 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 25 Jan 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.20.45 · 12 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 6
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 6 still safe to use?
Laravel 6 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2022, 1,433 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Laravel 6?
Yes — the final release (6.20.45) 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 6 to?
Upgrade to Laravel 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Mar 2028).