Umbraco CMS 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Umbraco CMS 7 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Umbraco CMS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Nov 2013 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2023 | 2.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 Jul 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.15.11 · 5 Sept 2023 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Umbraco CMS 18 (supported until 25 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Umbraco CMS 18 (latest release 18.1.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Umbraco CMS 7 still safe to use?
Umbraco CMS 7 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2023, 1,044 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Umbraco CMS 7?
Yes — the final release (7.15.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Umbraco CMS 7 to?
Upgrade to Umbraco CMS 18, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 25 Jun 2027).