Matomo 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Matomo 2 reached end of life on 18 Dec 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,156 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Matomo 5. Check your versionconsole core:version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Matomo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Dec 2013 | — |
| End of life | 18 Dec 2017 | 8.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 19 Dec 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.18.1 · 1 Jul 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Matomo 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Matomo 5 (latest release 5.12.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo 2 still safe to use?
Matomo 2 reached end of life on 18 Dec 2017, 3,156 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Matomo 2?
Yes — the final release (2.18.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Matomo 2 to?
Upgrade to Matomo 5, the newest actively supported branch.