Mastodon 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Mastodon 2 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 Mastodon 4.6.Support timeline
Official dates from the Mastodon release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Oct 2017 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 2.9.4 · 27 Feb 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Mastodon 4.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Mastodon 4.6 (latest release 4.6.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mastodon 2 still safe to use?
Mastodon 2 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 Mastodon 2?
Yes — the final release (2.9.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Mastodon 2 to?
Upgrade to Mastodon 4.6, the newest actively supported branch.