Vue 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Vue 2.5 reached end of life on 4 Feb 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,743 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Vue 3.5. Check your versionnpm list vue
Support timeline
Official dates from the Vue release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Oct 2017 | — |
| End of life | 4 Feb 2019 | 7.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.22 · 11 Jan 2019 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: Vue 3.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Vue 3.5 (latest release 3.5.41).
Frequently asked questions
Is Vue 2.5 still safe to use?
Vue 2.5 reached end of life on 4 Feb 2019, 2,743 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Vue 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.22) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Vue 2.5 to?
Upgrade to Vue 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.