Wagtail 2.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 2.9 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 May 2020 | — |
| End of life | 2 Nov 2020 | 5.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 11 Aug 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.9.3 · 20 Jul 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2.9
Recommended target: Wagtail 7.4 (supported until 2 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Wagtail 7.4 (latest release 7.4.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wagtail 2.9 still safe to use?
Wagtail 2.9 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2020, 2,106 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 2.9?
Yes — the final release (2.9.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wagtail 2.9 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).