Craft CMS 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Craft CMS 4 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Craft CMS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 May 2022 | 4y 5mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 30 Apr 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 30 Apr 2026 | 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.18.9 · 17 Sept 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4
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 4 still safe to use?
Craft CMS 4 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026, 158 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Craft CMS 4?
Yes — the final release (4.18.9) 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 4 to?
Upgrade to Craft CMS 5, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2031).