Bootstrap 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Bootstrap 2 reached end of life on 19 Aug 2013. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,795 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Bootstrap 5. Support timeline
Official dates from the Bootstrap release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Jan 2012 | 14y 8mo ago |
| Critical Support ended | 19 Aug 2013 | 13y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.3.2 · 26 Jul 2013 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Bootstrap 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Bootstrap 5 (latest release 5.3.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bootstrap 2 still safe to use?
Bootstrap 2 reached end of life on 19 Aug 2013, 4,795 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bootstrap 2?
Yes — the final release (2.3.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bootstrap 2 to?
Upgrade to Bootstrap 5, the newest actively supported branch.