Wagtail 5.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 5.1 reached end of life on 1 Feb 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Aug 2023 | — |
| End of life | 1 Feb 2024 | 2.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Nov 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.1.3 · 19 Oct 2023 | final |
Where to go from 5.1
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 5.1 still safe to use?
Wagtail 5.1 reached end of life on 1 Feb 2024, 920 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 5.1?
Yes — the final release (5.1.3) 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 5.1 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).