Craft CMS 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Craft CMS 5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2031.
1,913 days of security support left
5.11.4 latest release
33% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 26 Mar 2024 → 31 Dec 2031.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Craft CMS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Mar 2024 | 2y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 31 Dec 2030 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 31 Dec 2031 | in 5y 3mo |
| Latest release | 5.11.4 · 1 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Craft CMS 5 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft CMS 5 | 31 Dec 2031 | 1,913 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Craft CMS 5 reach end of life?
Craft CMS 5 reaches end of life on 31 Dec 2031 — 1,913 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Craft CMS 5 still supported?
Yes. Craft CMS 5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.11.4, published 1 Oct 2026.
What happens when Craft CMS 5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Dec 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Craft CMS 5?
1,913 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.