Craft CMS 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Craft CMS 2 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Craft CMS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Apr 2014 | 12y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 31 Jan 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 31 Jan 2022 | 4y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.9.2 · 6 Mar 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Craft CMS 5 (supported until 31 Dec 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Craft CMS 5 (latest release 5.11.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Craft CMS 2 still safe to use?
Craft CMS 2 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2022, 1,708 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Craft CMS 2?
Yes — the final release (2.9.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Craft CMS 2 to?
Upgrade to Craft CMS 5, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2031).