RabbitMQ 4.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
RabbitMQ 4.1 reached end of life on 30 Jan 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 29 Apr 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Apr 2025 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jan 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 29 Apr 2028 | 629 days left |
| Latest release | 4.1.8 · 21 Jan 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.1
Recommended target: RabbitMQ 4.3.
The newest actively supported branch is RabbitMQ 4.3 (latest release 4.3.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is RabbitMQ 4.1 still safe to use?
RabbitMQ 4.1 left standard support on 30 Jan 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 29 Apr 2028 — 629 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download RabbitMQ 4.1?
Yes — the final release (4.1.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade RabbitMQ 4.1 to?
Upgrade to RabbitMQ 4.3, the newest actively supported branch.