Behat 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Behat 2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,115 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Behat 4. Support timeline
Official dates from the Behat release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jul 2011 | 15y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 30 Jun 2015 | 11y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.5 · 1 Jun 2015 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Behat 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Behat 4 (latest release 4.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Behat 2 still safe to use?
Behat 2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2015, 4,115 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Behat 2?
Yes — the final release (2.5.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Behat 2 to?
Upgrade to Behat 4, the newest actively supported branch.