Backdrop 1.31 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Backdrop 1.31 reached end of life on 16 Jan 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
205 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Backdrop 1.34. Support timeline
Official dates from the Backdrop release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 May 2025 | — |
| End of life | 16 Jan 2026 | 0.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.31.2 · 7 Oct 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.31
Recommended target: Backdrop 1.34.
The newest actively supported branch is Backdrop 1.34 (latest release 1.34.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Backdrop 1.31 still safe to use?
Backdrop 1.31 reached end of life on 16 Jan 2026, 205 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Backdrop 1.31?
Yes — the final release (1.31.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Backdrop 1.31 to?
Upgrade to Backdrop 1.34, the newest actively supported branch.