phpMyAdmin 4.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
phpMyAdmin 4.5 reached end of life on 1 Apr 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,782 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to phpMyAdmin 5.2. Support timeline
Official dates from the phpMyAdmin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Sept 2015 | — |
| End of life | 1 Apr 2016 | 10.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.5.5.1 · 29 Feb 2016 | final |
Where to go from 4.5
Recommended target: phpMyAdmin 5.2.
The newest actively supported branch is phpMyAdmin 5.2 (latest release 5.2.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is phpMyAdmin 4.5 still safe to use?
phpMyAdmin 4.5 reached end of life on 1 Apr 2016, 3,782 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download phpMyAdmin 4.5?
Yes — the final release (4.5.5.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.5 to?
Upgrade to phpMyAdmin 5.2, the newest actively supported branch.