Caddy 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Caddy 1 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,230 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Caddy 2. Check your versioncaddy version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Caddy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Apr 2019 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jul 2020 | 6.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.0.5 · 28 Feb 2020 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Caddy 2.
The newest actively supported branch is Caddy 2 (latest release 2.11.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Caddy 1 still safe to use?
Caddy 1 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2020, 2,230 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Caddy 1?
Yes — the final release (1.0.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Caddy 1 to?
Upgrade to Caddy 2, the newest actively supported branch.